tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-15329279.post2620050070066083346..comments2023-08-25T05:18:29.312-06:00Comments on Madville Times: Lake County Spikes Park Plancaheidelbergerhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03261598066395322681noreply@blogger.comBlogger14125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-15329279.post-71654722597384388462009-01-06T08:31:00.000-07:002009-01-06T08:31:00.000-07:00K Ericsson is right. Many have even suggested the...K Ericsson is right. Many have even suggested the area designated for a TIF housing development in Madison near Silver Creek should have been a family park area rather than a housing development. Madison needs a park in that area, maybe a soccer field, basketball hoops, etc. I'd rather see that in my backyard.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-15329279.post-47942250311069288192009-01-05T20:41:00.000-07:002009-01-05T20:41:00.000-07:00Cory's right. Some things (most things!) are more ...Cory's right. Some things (most things!) are more important than money. <BR/><BR/>A park would be great for all <BR/>visitors and residents. <BR/>Developing the land could produce much tax revenue, but a park will create something much more meaningful and enjoyable.Khttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18374662927899362351noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-15329279.post-5072589771769839462009-01-04T10:40:00.000-07:002009-01-04T10:40:00.000-07:00Intimidation! Linda Hilde has done good things fo...Intimidation! Linda Hilde has done good things for Lake Madison but--she can be very intimidating. This is because money does control the govrnment/city/county boards and comissioners. The park at Lake Madison would be a wonderful thing for all to enjoy. The beauty of nature cannot have a prce put on it. It would be a park where everyone could stop and eat, enjoy the fishing and just enjoy the beauty of the area. <BR/><BR/>Maybe the citizens of Lake County should have a vote on this issue. Afer all our taxes have paid for this property all along. <BR/><BR/>--Lake Herman residentAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-15329279.post-89393382875937837202009-01-03T14:26:00.000-07:002009-01-03T14:26:00.000-07:00There is so much public money that goes in to main...There is so much public money that goes in to maintaining our lakes. We should have as much public access as possible. The USDA plans and pays for filter strips, proposed dam, etc. not to benefit just the few that can now afford lake property. There may be a point that the GFP may not be the best to control it. Why not make it a county park?Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-15329279.post-56764783304302042542009-01-03T08:27:00.000-07:002009-01-03T08:27:00.000-07:00Anon 10:40: I disagree on your distinction based t...Anon 10:40: I disagree on your distinction based the higher demand and market price for land now. Gerry's a foresightful guy: he could see that land would go up in value. By your argument, since there is such demand for lakeshore property now, the county should demand that GF&P return the land it has so the county can sell it and develop it. Same with the Black Hills: all that public forest land stands in the way of lots of private development that would make Pennington, Custer, et al. the richest counties in the state.<BR/><BR/>Even in tight budget times, there are some things that are more important than money... aren't there?<BR/><BR/>Anon 7:20: I live next to some of that "poorly" maintained GF&P land. Looking out my window each morning at that open, public land brings me much more pleasure than would looking at a big cluster of Lake Madison McMansions neatly manicured by (yes) <I>rich</I> people.caheidelbergerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03261598066395322681noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-15329279.post-31242170793823821582009-01-03T06:20:00.000-07:002009-01-03T06:20:00.000-07:00Jim Thompson's letter to the Editor is flawed. An...Jim Thompson's letter to the Editor is flawed. <BR/><BR/>Anyone who watches GFP and how they maintain their non-paying areas like Stratton's access, Johnson's Point and the area west of Marr's Beach of Hwy 19 knows how poorly those areas are maintained. If there is no revenue from camping fees there is no maintenance. No mowing, no trash pick-up, no grading of the roads. <BR/><BR/>GFP has an amazing way of making promises they never keep based on their budget and mood. <BR/><BR/>Jim Thompson's letter may have had more credibility if he had not tried to be so hurtful by labeling the residents as "rich". At least they own their own homes and don't leach off their parents.<BR/><BR/>What's next? A new rifle range at the poor farm, Jim?Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-15329279.post-35914016689939937632009-01-02T21:40:00.000-07:002009-01-02T21:40:00.000-07:00Cory, you mentioned that "decades ago" Gerry Lange...Cory, you mentioned that "decades ago" Gerry Lange donated or sold land to GFP. Remember that decades ago, that land was not worth near as much as it is today, nor was there much demand. At $3000 a running foot, Lake Madison frontage is at a premium, and this year will be the cheapest time to buy. Next year it will go up again. The point Mrs. Hilde is trying to make is that you don't want to give away a $300,000 building lot for $500 a year to GFP. That is good fiscal thinking. We still have county roads to repair and need cash. If we truly need another lake access, why not have the county highway department create it, keep county control and leave GFP out of the mix. You don't want GFP in control of valuable county property.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-15329279.post-50239882589897829102009-01-02T19:44:00.000-07:002009-01-02T19:44:00.000-07:00Brother Cory:Did you read tonight's issue of the L...Brother Cory:<BR/><BR/>Did you read tonight's issue of the Leader? Brother Jim wants us all to come to the next county commission meeting so our voices may be heard before they kill the idea for good anyway.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-15329279.post-3753695502426521842009-01-02T16:53:00.000-07:002009-01-02T16:53:00.000-07:00This is just the sort of project I would hope the ...This is just the sort of project I would hope the LAIC (Lake Area Improvement Corporation) would want to facilitate. Promote the community's strengths, not entirely dissimilar to the Chautauqua, or at least with similar goals. How could there be a better way to take the poor farm and remake it for the whole community. jhAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-15329279.post-72157056195263147662009-01-02T14:20:00.000-07:002009-01-02T14:20:00.000-07:00Anon 10:03: I'm not looking for a fight. I'm just ...Anon 10:03: I'm not looking for a fight. I'm just saying Linda and the commission are mostly wrong on this issue.<BR/><BR/>Anon 11:05: 2 to 1? Cool. I hate being the favorite (not that I have any experience with that...).<BR/><BR/>EC, on seizing Walkers Point: exactly right.caheidelbergerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03261598066395322681noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-15329279.post-45533942584716990472009-01-02T13:15:00.000-07:002009-01-02T13:15:00.000-07:00Money talks and the rest of us lose out to the Eli...Money talks and the rest of us lose out to the Elite yet again. <BR/><BR/>So, I wonder when the county commission will decide to seize Lake Herman State Park and Walkers Point so they can turn them into Lots for lake homes. That way they will be doing there job according to L. Hilde and increasing tax revenues. <BR/> That is what it is all about protecting the rich from us common folk.economically cluelesshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18406241083657208107noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-15329279.post-48733474233136146442009-01-02T10:05:00.000-07:002009-01-02T10:05:00.000-07:00Commissioners Kent Peterson, Ron Jorgenson and Cra...Commissioners Kent Peterson, Ron Jorgenson and Craig Johannsen have been shirking their duties these past couple months so the new commissioners can make the decisions. So much for experienced decision-making.<BR/><BR/>Linda vs Cory? Even though Linda is getting some age on her, It would be a great debate and I'd give 2-1 odds to Linda Hilde.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-15329279.post-28975228933401977132009-01-02T09:03:00.000-07:002009-01-02T09:03:00.000-07:00Cory:Be VERY CAREFUL on this one.Linda Hilde is a ...Cory:<BR/><BR/>Be VERY CAREFUL on this one.<BR/><BR/>Linda Hilde is a very nice lady, BUT I have seen her in a highly motivated manner and you would lose.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-15329279.post-8323340797446065402009-01-02T07:14:00.000-07:002009-01-02T07:14:00.000-07:00I wonder if they tabled this to give a chance for ...I wonder if they tabled this to give a chance for people to give them some feedback and allow the new commissioners to make the decision. It's a chance for people to speak up.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.com