Michael Chapman: I answer would be no! First off Amtrak's a business are we going to start providing buildings at $400 rent to every person that wants to start a business Plus cover $45,000 worth of others I want to start a bowling alley will the city pay me $45,000 a year to start a bowling alley or maybe a roller skating rink
Nick Kruse: I'd rather see the money allot of other places
Cheston Monroe:That's so ridiculously crazy ! Where do they come up with these figures , what's it lined in gold. I mean c'mon now why does it cost that much , INSANE. If Fort Madison had that much money to throw around , the money needs to be thrown elsewhere.
Sherri Freed Yasenchok:The Amtrak drop off is a great idea and might bring new people here but what about some new buildings like a fire station or new city hall. Just food for thought.
Janel Waterman:FIX OUR STREETS! UPDATE PLAYGROUND EQUIPMENT IN THE PARKS ON THE WEST END. IT LOOKS LIKE A NO BRAINER TO ME. ESPECIALLY, IF WE'RE LOSING MONEY AS IT APPEARS, AT THE RISK OF THEM BACKING OUT! WHO SIGNS THAT KIND OF AGREEMENT. THE CITY MADE THE RIVERFRONT BAR PAY $700 A MONTH LEASE! AND LESS IS EXPECTED OF A MAJOR CORPORATION!! THIS IS WHY CITIZENS ARE LOSING FAITH IN OUR CITY'S ABILITY TO MAKE DECISIONS..
Kathy McCracken:Please support the new depot, Brian. So much time and money has already been spent to bring this project to fruition. I think it would be a wonderful asset to our riverfront area. Some quality-of-life projects are worth the cost, and this is one of them.
Matt Mohrfeld:I love the idea. Trains are a big part of who Fort Madison is. If you're not growing you're dying.
Scott Meller:We have a working depot at this time. I like the fact that the building was renovated and that it can be used in the future, but little to no money will be generated with the use of the new depot. Im not saying it needs to be profitable but it should be closer to self sustaining. With the proposed #'s I just don't think it makes a lot of sense at this time.
Shawn Fuget:Going to be interesting to see how many businesses is willing to stay open after 5 p.m. if this deal happens, and you probably should plan on it 7 days a week to.
Derrick Higdon:Fix the streets, tear down the dilapidated houses. Are town looks terrible to anyone who comes here.
Denise Fraise:We have traveled with Amtrak. I would think travelers would enjoy the riverfront view when they stop. It is just another way to enhance Fort Madison's tourism. Thank you Brian for asking your constituents
Shaun Allen:As an occasional train rider, I would be all for it. But with the cost and the ability to opt out its not worth it at this time. If some improvements can be made gradually it would be worth revisiting in a couple years.
Tom Schulz:I have heard that they're going to have to move out of their current location because the owner, Burlington Northern wants that building. I think it's somewhat important to keep Amtrak here and if that's true should be part of the decision process
Jared Cullen:Rework the numbers. It feels as if the city is being taken advantage of. If they can opt out at anytime, we shouldn't be left to foot the bill. Maybe take a percentage of $ based on passengers getting on and off the train to help.
John Risinger:Finish it
Bobby Holtkamp:Financially, I think it's a bit much. For the beautification and the idea of visitors looking at our town, I love it. Even if they don't get out of the train, our riverfront is one of the best around and people would enjoy our stop. For that, my vote would be yes. (Side note, negotiations on the amount would be appreciated)
James G. Baier:Cut the best deal we can and secure AmTrak for the future. I vote yes.
Julie Vorhies:?? We'll hear those trains a coming, they're rollin' round the bend, on into River City, this mission must not end.? ?
We restored the Amtrak Depot, to government amends ??
Let's rally for completion, bringin' those passengers in, ? on into 10th Street Station (Santa Fe Depot) for a historic end! ?
Drake Ireland:The voters of fort madison and those elected need to take a common sense approach to this. Investing goes one of two ways you either go all in and make something work in your favor or you sit back and lose and watch the growth of a town you know and love crumble. To the councilmen and the citizens of FM you need to make yourself heard. Many of the councilmen know how money works and some of them are very smart about it and know that this would be huge for fort madison and it's appeal to those visiting and those who live in FM. Vote yes, vote for Fort Madison. It's a step in the right direction for Fort Madison and it's citizens
Charles H. Ireland:You have to spend money to make money. It would be a shame if the depot did not go through, and how is it really an option to not move forward? The people of fort Madison deserve it based on the commitment that has already been made. It should be an overwhelming vote for yes, and everyone that has anything to do with leading Fort Madison should make it a personal challenge to try and build it up to sustain itself. Then, we can go the other way with it and make money. Risk vs. reward. Vote smart Brian
Libby Burdette:Is grant money actively being sought or has it already been? Is there an estimate on the amount of grant money that will offset the 350,000? I personally hope that the Depot does get moved to downtown. To me the issue of cost/maintenance should have been discussed and a plan should have been put into place before the money was put into the renovation. It's like saying I'm going to renovate a building downtown to apartments and then stopping halfway through because you realized the money could be spent somewhere else. It's really not fair to the residents that have been promised this for years now.
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