tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-14666781.post517094689802577735..comments2023-08-24T02:17:49.104-07:00Comments on LivingInUrbanSac: City authorizes eminent domain proceedings for K Street propertiesGAhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13714870590167707217noreply@blogger.comBlogger12125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-14666781.post-65715465512525037202007-12-31T10:33:00.000-08:002007-12-31T10:33:00.000-08:00Putting cars back on K Street is a terrible idea.T...Putting cars back on K Street is a terrible idea.<BR/><BR/>There are several things that could be done to make K Street even more inviting to pedestrians, which would be better for the businesses on K Street.<BR/>->Textured pavement that is continuous across the numbered streets (cars x-ing a ped street-not peds x-ing a car street)<BR/>->Bicycles (with plenty of racks) (maybe it's a "slow bike Daniel Blockhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11733642387017644152noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-14666781.post-82165097231814091322007-12-29T03:02:00.000-08:002007-12-29T03:02:00.000-08:00This is a huge injustice to Mohanna.This is a huge injustice to Mohanna.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-14666781.post-82113300888618166982007-12-28T14:06:00.000-08:002007-12-28T14:06:00.000-08:00I found it disturbing that Moe's plans were to ren...I found it disturbing that Moe's plans were to rent out the swapped properties had the trade gone through (instead of demoloshing them and rebuilding).<BR/><BR/>I think that says alot about what kind of property owner he is. It sounds like he's looking for the properties to provide a little money right now, while missing the big picture of huge profit in the future.<BR/><BR/>As someone who lived Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-14666781.post-17603205845450054002007-12-20T19:08:00.000-08:002007-12-20T19:08:00.000-08:00Eminent Domain is never to be taken lightly. Most...Eminent Domain is never to be taken lightly. Most of the time, not only is it highly controversial but it also often results in greater expenditure by the City than could reasonably be expected to be spent through normal property sales negotiations. One need look no further than the ludicrous amounts paid to the owners of the liquor store properties in the Oak Park neighborhood to see that the Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-14666781.post-43110782679815891722007-12-20T11:49:00.000-08:002007-12-20T11:49:00.000-08:00The city has had its fair share of mistakes on K S...The city has had its fair share of mistakes on K Street...like you said, the whole no bikes and street musicians thing really blows my mind. That makes no sense to me at all.<BR/><BR/>They mentioned how part of the land swap agreement was that the buildings needed to be tenant free for the swap to happen (including the ones Moe was to get), so I'm not sure if I blame the city for that one. A GAhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13714870590167707217noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-14666781.post-42841457425612831582007-12-20T11:31:00.000-08:002007-12-20T11:31:00.000-08:00I can't say I know who is "in the right" here, but...I can't say I know who is "in the right" here, but I hardly think the situation is as one sided as the Sac Bee and Business Journals paint it. There was an article in SN&R a few months back that slants in favor of Moe. He does give opportunity for small business that can't afford higher rents, but does that belong on K Street?<BR/><BR/>The City has made many poor decisions for K Street.<BR/>> Daniel Blockhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11733642387017644152noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-14666781.post-88930990000380508592007-12-20T09:49:00.000-08:002007-12-20T09:49:00.000-08:00I think the Council did a good thing by approving ...I think the Council did a good thing by approving the use of eminent domain, if necessary, to move K Street along. <BR/><BR/>I hope they can work out a deal without the use of ED. Moe does have a point that the deal changed when the value of the properties changed in that fire (regardless of fault). They should renegotiate the old plan and if it can't be done in the next 90days....use the ED Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-14666781.post-70512321169912370092007-12-19T17:03:00.001-08:002007-12-19T17:03:00.001-08:00Well they ALL voted for it, so which ONE will you ...Well they <B>ALL</B> voted for it, so which <B>ONE</B> will you vote against?<BR/><BR/>And it would be a shame if you boycott the businesses who testified for the City to use the powers available - considering they're the ones investing in the street, while "Little Guy" Mohanna neglects it.<BR/><BR/>But, chances are you're not spending much money on that block anyway.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-14666781.post-28760834436001389322007-12-19T17:03:00.000-08:002007-12-19T17:03:00.000-08:00You can only vote for one councilmember, the one w...You can only vote for one councilmember, the one who represents your district. It's now time to make Moe's life difficultAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-14666781.post-45617286600771502972007-12-19T16:26:00.000-08:002007-12-19T16:26:00.000-08:00"Eminent Domain" is theft, pure and simple. I wil..."Eminent Domain" is theft, pure and simple. I will plan to vote against every councilperson who supported it, as well as refuse to patronize businesses who testified in favor of it.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-14666781.post-81358086190936851862007-12-19T13:08:00.000-08:002007-12-19T13:08:00.000-08:00Real change needs to happen in two places Moes pro...Real change needs to happen in two places Moes properties - and the city council . <BR/><BR/>The current city council has no credibility whatsover . Look no further than Natomas or the shady Arco deal for evidence . <BR/><BR/>While I think eminent domain is a good course of action in this particular case ,I fear it will be all in vain - for our current leadership cannot lead .xhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14060816433445695078noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-14666781.post-83805336187121802722007-12-19T12:28:00.000-08:002007-12-19T12:28:00.000-08:00"You're going to lose … and it's guaranteed whiche..."You're going to lose … and it's guaranteed whichever way it comes out you're going to be in court a long time," said lawyer Myron Moskovitz.<BR/><BR/>Wow- all we need now is someone twirling a mustache while a damsel in distress lays tied to the railroad tracks!<BR/><BR/>That so many parties involved in K Street are against Moe at this point should be enough evidence for him to realize that he Anonymousnoreply@blogger.com