May
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Landmark Commission approved the concept plans for this new version of the Aurora clocktower. Council chambers were full for the meeting on April 19 and everyone in the audience was in love with new clocktower. Despite a mailing to Historic District residents asking their opinion of the project, the Commission received only 1 letter opposed, and the two residents who attended favored the project. This design is similar to one on Miami University’s campus. There will be furthur discussion regarding signage, height and materials before granting a Certificate.
This tower will revitalize the historic district enhance property values and bring a new focus to the area. Also, it will help when giving directions to out-of-towners.
Somehow I don’t think a clock will revitalize anything. It’s just another ploy to build a monument to our elected officials.
How about getting all those old homes fixed up first. Maybe cut down the dead trees, overgrown bushes, paint them. Use the money for that.
Or, how about build sidewalks. If you want people to enjoy their city they must be able to get around. There are very few sidewalks along the major roads in this town that people can safely use.
Maybe build a parking lot next to the parks we have so we don’t have to park in the mud.
Do something that will benefit the residents not create a monument. I have a clock in my car. I know what time it is.
I agree!! Make it more people friendly and get with the times! Mayberry is where Andy Griffith lived!
Well it looks like it’s time for the monument to time to do an end run around the residents.
Watching the council meeting was obvious to all the shell game being played on how to pay for it, who will use it and who will maintain it.
First city workers were supposed to build the base and donations were to be used to build the tower. People were going to congregate around brick lined paths and benches staring up to see what time it is.
Now no one is supposed to go near it and the $15K base estimate has risen to $30K plus the donated $350K to build it.
You know darn well the city will get stuck paying for this folly one way or another. Even “IF” the donations are obtained the city is going to foot the bills for upkeep until someone knocks it over with their car.
Is a clock tower really necessary? Look up how much McGill wants to spend on it! We already have a clock in the center of town, atop the library. So is it really necessary? I understand the mayor’s goal is to be more like Hudson, but really?
This clock tower is the most ridiculous idea yet. How much tax payer money did they spend on the mailing requesting each homeowner for a donation????? Put the money towards something that the residents can really use. I wear a watch every day. I don’t need a clock tower.
Council disagrees with the mayor’s clocktower, thank god for them! They even voted it down! So if you happen to drive by the clocktower location and see someone working, its becasue of the mayor! NO ONE is allowed to be working at that location. but yet its already starting to be cleared.
Dear Mr. Mayor,
Education is more important that decor. Please, please, please stop asking for money for the clock tower when our school desparately needs support from our community. I will be a very bitter resident if my kids’ school programs get cut and an expensive clock tower appears.
Where are our priorities?????
What is the staus of the funding for this ? Is all the money raised or pledged?
The Landmark commission approved the mayors new concept for the location. A flower garden