Comments on: Behind closed doors

By: Katie

Katie — Sun, 05 Jul 2009 03:23:03 +0000

Hear hear, Mr. Krpan. What is happening in DeKalb is alarming!

By: Ivan Krpan

Ivan Krpan — Sat, 04 Jul 2009 15:41:49 +0000

Happy Independence Day Americans!

May we all be able to once again reach down deep and find that spirit that our forefathers had when they fought for this country’s independence. We once again find ourselves in a very simliar time with our government showing great disregard for the Constitution of this great country.

A government for the people, by the people.

By: Ivan Krpan

Ivan Krpan — Sat, 04 Jul 2009 15:36:41 +0000

I would feel much better if she had listed the properties that are currently for sale. The city shouldn’t be sitting on their rears in marketing the properties that are for sale. example being the skating rink lot.

I sincerely hope the city is waiting for all the improvements to be made downtown before doing the marketing on these properties.

I also heard from some legitimate sources that the original architect that designed all of the downtown improvements has walked away from this project. In fact, they walked away from the project and left a good chunk of money on the table that they could have easily made by doing the inspection. Why? Why would a company that drew the project not wish to inspect their own concept? Maybe that’s the answer.

I’m also told that the initial drawings were just that, conceptual and not for build. If this is true, what are the overages to be to the work being completed? Did Elliott and Wood win an actual bid bidding off of a conceptual drawing? How does a company do that? What are the engineers really going off of? Is it strictly off the cuff on this work? I know there were significant upcharges and extra on the parking lot work. Why are they not public?

It should be a warning to us when the architect washes their hand of a project.

By: Katie

Katie — Sat, 04 Jul 2009 14:32:02 +0000

Completely off topic, but I am wondering what property ReNew would be renting. I wasn’t aware ReNew was in the business of leasing, renting or possibly owning property. I emailed Jennifer Groce directly on the ReNew site in the beginning of the week and have yet to hear a reply. Perhaps this is due to the holiday week? I checked the ReNew site on Wednesday, and the notice for properties was no longer there. I checked back again today and it’s back:

Downtown DeKalb Property Availability
for more information, please contact Re:New DeKalb at:

Jennifer Groce, Exec.Director
Re:New DeKalb
111 South Second Street, #201
DeKalb, IL, 60115
Phone: 815-748-7788
Fax: 815-748-7799

RENTAL SPACE:

There are no current listings, please check back later.

By: Kay Shelton

Kay Shelton — Sat, 04 Jul 2009 13:13:50 +0000

I am assuming the city thinks I am annoying. I know they find the former frat guy from Glen Ellyn annoying. Mayor Van Buer finally told him to stop coming because he did not live here but I think that might have been because he was not feeling well by then.

By: Katie

Katie — Fri, 03 Jul 2009 14:30:27 +0000

Kay, if the city thinks you’re annoying, keep it up. The city is bound and determined to get what they want regardless who ends up hurt in the longrun. Hope you feel better soon.

By: Lynn A. Fazekas

Lynn A. Fazekas — Fri, 03 Jul 2009 13:17:03 +0000

Sorry about omitting the organ, Kay, probably was subconscious defense against thought of the procedure, which makes me a little queasy.

No usually means no, unless it means yes or maybe. We should be so lucky as to have more councilmen who are willing to clarify its intended meaning during votes.

By: mark charvat

mark charvat — Fri, 03 Jul 2009 02:10:33 +0000

Okay I’ll Try Again…The Link is here…

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7ZAjm0OU0Ao&feature=channel_page

By: mark charvat

mark charvat — Fri, 03 Jul 2009 02:08:11 +0000

Craig – here you go Baker saying “No means No”

By: Kay Shelton

Kay Shelton — Fri, 03 Jul 2009 01:26:47 +0000

P.S. I think I sacrificed pancreatitis and an organ to test the EMS response time.