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Inept_Fun
Since 14 Apr 2005
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I think u guys are missing the point. The point of that article related to this issue is that, the astroturfers in this case, are the anti cable park group. While appearing to be a group of locals that are against the cable park, they are in fact being funded by a larger group here Im sure with other ideas for how the land should be used. Probabally in the end to somehow make money for someone other than Naito.
Naito has never claimed to be a group of locals making a cable park or something, they have been very straightforward as to what their group is, and why they want the cable park to go in...
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| Sat May 05, 12 10:39 am |
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| Inept_Fun wrote: | I think u guys are missing the point. The point of that article related to this issue is that, the astroturfers in this case, are the anti cable park group. While appearing to be a group of locals that are against the cable park, they are in fact being funded by a larger group here Im sure with other ideas for how the land should be used. Probabally in the end to somehow make money for someone other than Naito.
Naito has never claimed to be a group of locals making a cable park or something, they have been very straightforward as to what their group is, and why they want the cable park to go in... |
I'll agree.
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scooter
Since 23 Apr 2005
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hood River
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| Sat May 05, 12 1:23 pm |
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| arthurb wrote: | As you discuss the future of Lot 1 (I think that's where this thread started) please note that it is currently zoned "Light Industrial" which would not permit any commercial uses except those auxiliary to an industrial use (e.g, tasting room at a brewery). Building a "real" beach or climbing wall or a taco stand would likely require a zone change by the city, a process which would normally start with the property owner (the Port). A zone change requires planning commission and city council action and state concurrence, including findings that such a change is compatible with our Comprehensive Plan and our 20 year inventory of available industrial land-- it's not a slam dunk.
Infrastructure (e.g. paths) and public facility (e.g. beach) development might seek funding in the Waterfront Urban Renewal Plan. We've just restructured the governance of the Urban Renewal Agency, and will shortly be seeking two citizens to join a board of advisers to represent stakeholders in the waterfront plan.
Anything on Lot 1 other than straight light industrial use will require involvement of the Port, City, Urban Renewal Agency, and motivated citizens. I'm happy to help anyone trying to navigate this process. It's not easy, but it's not impossible. Things like you discuss require long term involvement by people with a broadly compelling vision, a sense for political reality, and willingness to do more than just talk about what "they" should do.
In short, Forrest may not be as crazy as he seems. |
This is exactly the point of Forrest's work. He understands the process and has reached out to many different groups in order to unite us. This makes us a stronger front and helps us to participate in making sure that the port, who hold port lands in the public trust, develops that it in a way that will promote the recreation lifestyle and business model that has so far served us well here in Hood River.
Aside from the cable park, I'm certain that many of those who support the Friends of the Hood River Waterfront will gladly work side by side with Forrest on that front.
We are very lucky to have Forrest here in our community and I respect all the hard work he has put in on behalf of waterfront. We may disagree on the cable park aspect of the waterfronts future but share a vision that promotes both business and recreational opportunities that will benefit Hood River and our families for years to come.
Thanks again, Forrest!!
Derek
Friends of the Hood River Waterfront
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chrissmack
Since 08 Jun 2005
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| Sat May 05, 12 2:18 pm |
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| soona wrote: |
Nevertheless, it appears that Naito really only wants the hotel/commercial development, and has cleverly proposed the cable park to rally support from the kiter dudes, and to distract attention/potential opposition from their main development. |
clever? greasing the skids; zoning change for a cable park, seems out in the open
you make it sound so sinister...
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Nak
Since 19 May 2005
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| Sat May 05, 12 3:18 pm |
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| Inept_Fun wrote: | | While appearing to be a group of locals that are against the cable park, they are in fact being funded by a larger group here Im sure with other ideas for how the land should be used... |
Very interesting point Ian. How about it Derek? Care to make full disclosure on where your funding comes from? Inquiring minds want to know. Are your attorneys working pro bono? If not, there's a lot of dollars coming from somewhere...
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scooter
Since 23 Apr 2005
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hood River
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| Sat May 05, 12 3:51 pm |
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Hey Nak,
Our attorneys are volunteering their work right now. Everyone working with us has volunteered their time. I wish we had a super secret benefactor funneling millions to us. 
If that were the case we would have bought Naitos property and turned it into a public park by now.
I would like to see the "facts" that led to that absurd theory.
Otherwise, it was great meeting with those of you who showed up to the meeting that this thread was created to discuss. It's good to see each others point of view and meet in person instead of trading posts in cyber space.
Derek
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Inept_Fun
Since 14 Apr 2005
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| Sat May 05, 12 6:05 pm |
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Something smells on this thread and its coming from the direction of scooter...
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forrest
Since 21 Jun 2005
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| Sat May 05, 12 6:55 pm |
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| There are no conspiracy theories. I heard Brent Foster was donating his time. I think one or two of the other Friends are also attorneys.
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soona
Since 27 Sep 2009
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| Sat May 05, 12 7:06 pm |
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| Inept_Fun wrote: | | Considering that we just said Brent Foster was backing the friends of the hood river waterfront, I would say that whatever business he currently owns or is running is the multimillion dollar organization that will provide the money to tie this up in court... |
This is great stuff! It shouldn't be too hard to get to the bottom of this. Someone should ferret this out and take it to the HR News - and splash it across the internets! Brent Foster had his hand caught in the cookie jar before, but this is much bigger - a multi-million dollar organization backing him for ulterior motives. Wow! You know what they say - "follow the money."
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Inept_Fun
Since 14 Apr 2005
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| Sun May 06, 12 8:50 am |
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| Forrest wrote: | | There are no conspiracy theories. I heard Brent Foster was donating his time. I think one or two of the other Friends are also attorneys. |
Attorneys who normally work for who?? This is all starting to smell something vicious
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