Just about everybody agrees - the park needs improving and upgrades. So how do we pay for it? I suggest a private/public effort. Surely we can all agree that something needs to be done and if we pull together we can make it happen.

Guess we should let Rocco Romano and his cronies pay for an upgrade..

A lot of the issues were addressed in the meeting, but people didn't like what they were told. Like the parking the issue of parking was addressed and they told everyone what they had planned for it, but the residents right against the park didn't like what they heard. The issue of alcohol, was addressed, stating that they were going to be trying to get a Liqour license, and Beer and Wine would be sold, but again the residents right against the park, didn't like what they were told. They all felt they should be able to dictate what is done in OUR city park since they live so close.
There are a lot more people and homes in the city then just those on those streets right around the park, and they were the only ones notified by mail about any plans to renovate the park, and they were the ones making the most noise against it. I do believe that most of the city was for the plan and are very disappointed in what has happened. Some of the planning commision had actually made up their minds before the public forum, that was obvious when they show up with a typed statement of their disapproval.

If this is such an important addition to the city, move it out of the residential neighborhoods. Heaven knows we have plenty of vacant land (Kmart, the land behind McDonalds) that could be used and would not create the problems so unpleasant for homeowners around the park. But the developer threw a tantrum and stomped off. Apparently he did not feel addressing concerns was part of the approval process.

People - why are we arguing over "spilled milk"? The question now is: are we willing to try to fix the park up and how to finance it if we do. Put your energy where it will do some good.

I'm in to getting it done. One field at a time. Let's think out of the box and come up with some creative solutions.

I think we need to address the fact that in that room the planning board did not do thier job, they were supposed to decide whether or not the proposed variance was within the bounds of the regulations, instead the did the city councils job of trying approve or deny the whole project. At least that's how I thought these functions of govt worked

why are my comments deleted

Tom Shes something rotten in Denmark here

Kurt please reply on alcohol use at new venue

hello

The Mayor is running unapposed for all you know it all's. Give it a try

Last day to submit papers was the 16th

This story from another town has a familiar ring to it. http://www.leadertelegram.com/news/front_page/article_9f6ba174-cfa0-11e0-b22e-001cc4c03286.html
Businesses (at least baseball businesses) want our parks. In my opinion, this affirms our community's response and our planning commission's decision. It's just not a good precedent.

"That's the message they sent loud and clear - it's unacceptable to have a for-profit (business housed in the park)," (the business man making the proposal) said of Wednesday's 12-0 vote by the Eau Claire Waterways and Parks Commission against the project.

great research a person from Illinois giving an opinion on a Wisconsin issue. Are

Now you are an expert in law review.

I wonder what you did before you became a lawyer, political expert, an encyclopedia,social expert,and with all the knowledge that you have about your neighbors, families,city council people. It is amazing

When is Romano going to retire, hope soon he is bad got the city

MJ

I am changing your name because you make no sense with anything you say.

you quote and quote I think you should back to watching the neighbors, pretending that you are a legal expert etc etc. I feel sorry for your neighbors . You are a busy body with nothing to do. I sure would like to meet you at a council meeting face to face. But cowards like you hide behind a computer.

if you ran for city council the only votes you would get is you and your family

mj

I love your remarks they are so brilliant!

dont worry it does not change my view of rocco and tite, unlike who you cant spell and think that texting and speaking text is intelligence and smart, you ar sick. you must then have no social skills at all. I am glad you are not running for council, one they cant find a seat big enough for you and if you were elected nothing will ever get done.
I must be writing to an really old old man if he refers to the crank phone.

still dont want ot meet huh?? I will be at council meetings I want to you hear you speak. still dont have a last name, but I bet the city government knows who you are, and they are sick of you. Again as I said earlier Rocco should resign., unless you are him and use an alias Micheal J. Nah! Rocco has more brains than that

next move lets hear an ignorant comment from you MJ

Seriously, why is there still comments when this is no longer a issue. There is no longer going to be a ballpark in Clawson. Let's move on. MS, you can't call someone immature when you are being just as childish. Really, it is time to drop it. Now let's all hug & be neighbors. :)

sandy g

you must be a friend of MJ he is the immature one MS did not start the fight, MJ mouth never stops, read all of his other dumb comments to the patch

MJ still at aggrevating people width your mean comments?

time to move out of Clawson

why is evryone so upset at me? I try 2 do the right thing. I wants to help the peoplof Clawson to be aware of what is going down in the city I have been here over 40 years and active in the community

Sandy G
I can understand that you want my last name. I have been writing for years i have lived here 4 40 yrs I am at all the meetings including school boards I always sit in the back and take notes/ I have never missed a school board meeting a PB or council meeting. If you put your name out there i will also. ha ha.
Everything I say is true i read look listen hear. I know everything that is going on.
I write so that people will get involved in this community weather it is for the good or evil

MJ - I'm not sure why living in Clawson for 40 years makes any difference for your knowledge of Clawson. Many and I mean MANY have lived here longer than 40 years, me included. Sitting at all the meeting and taking notes, which I would love to see, is pointless. If you know so much about EVERYTHING, why don't you run for something? It seems you have the time. Many residents watch the meetings on their TV's at home, so we ARE NOT unaware of what is going on in our little city.

People - are we not looking for solutions to our problems? Quit the mud raking and offer concrete solutions to our problems. I said it early on - the semi-pro ball deal is DEAD. Now let us try to solve the problems in our park this controvery unearthed. Ideas, not blame is what is needed.

michael w.: U r right, but as I said before the problem is still there, so I feel it is not dead, (don't get the two confused} My sources say, the boards are being warned, scolded, advised, about discussing by email, or social net working. any Board business. Or personnal businness./ feelings. Makes sense doesn't it. I amswered a couple of days ago, to take heat away from board members, direct towards me.
Joni if I ran I could not be on patch or FB, see above. as far as 44 yr's u have been here longer, okay, I respect that, I only said the #'s cause sonner or later some one would say, "he just moved in & already is saying.......... As far as last names, when clawson citizen, patti, both of them, sandy G, michael small "j" nonsolution, and others give there's, canseeallsides, james.............. since I posted on monday, it redirected the focus off PB. As far as getting rialed up, got to admit, some of the Walking Dead Have woken ................. not a bad thing

how come no hasnt answered to my comments

peeo NAJDA they took her off the patch what a shame

sandy G. not sure who that was intended to, did another little birdie, or a stool pigeon, come up with that, are you using school of choice in reverse? are you confused, who are you answering, from which town? there are so many of us, but only one with this I P address.

Wrong "mikol" Janine, what a novel idea, another "for sale " sign in Clawson, would any one notice? there are so many. lets see, about 150 for sale, 30 hud or fore closed, not counting the ones that are sitting empty, the city just havn't noticed yet. we are 2.2 sq. mi. is it because of so many close generations, 4th and 5th? That kind of posts, just so shows cute sayings like Little towm with a big heart, are just that, empty sayings. I wonder how many parents have sent their kids to private or out sourced, "school of choice in reverse" cause of the 33% "school of choice"

Joni

I plan to run against Romano I think he is the one that can be defeated

janine

when are you moving??

My bad, I will start taking my own advise as well. Thank you for the gentle reminder. :)

Sandy G. "seriously why is there still comments when this is no longer an issue" quote from one month ago, by Sandy G
One does not have to drive around town, the realestate assc. and county. provides the info. As far as a life? it is what you want, to do. If you feel superior and enpowered that your way is the only way so be it. You women are only ping ponging off of each other. gee to reply to this dated subject, does show timelyness.......... as your daughter said,......... Not.............