Comments on: Bumpouts?

By: To Bad

To Bad — Sun, 03 Feb 2013 12:42:09 +0000

I know there are alot of people that are not for the bumpouts. I to feel it is a waste of money, just wish we could do something more then voice my 2 cents and why it doesn’t go to a vote. We already have that arch between the buildings that I’m not sure what that is and how much did that cost and was that to make it look nice. I think we need to start talking to our council or they need to start listening.

By: Rainbow

Rainbow — Sat, 02 Feb 2013 18:18:45 +0000

I keep hearing about building a major chain store in our town. Personally I would love it, and I so appreciate Shopko; but the fact of the matter is no major chain store will build here until we have something for them to come to. We have a low city population and no real industry. Until we grow as a community, we won’t see these changes for the better. We need to grow our interstructure, good jobs, good pay, affordable homes and increase the cities population, then they will come, we have the perfect location! Downtown renovations are not going to do this. I shop downtown when I have to,many times though I am limited or can not find what I want, this is difficult but when the store owners are hit with more increase of operating cost’s the products will increase and I am sure I will shop online more, money is hard earned and a person must watch what they spend. We have a great number of elderly and young familes on a fixed income. These bump outs are not a advantage to anyone when it comes to spending their money in Sheldon. The money spent on the research of this project was a big waste, the city needs to listen to the real people of the community and not just a few with influence, maybe they could see what the people really want. I also agree that a project with this big of a exspense for our downtown, should be put to a vote. We have area skilled contractors who if they were asked could have provided plans I am sure, without the huge price tag. I always thought that a real manager could look at a problem, evaluate, utilize all the available people with skills in the area of need, produce their own report and present to the city council. What does our city administration do? BUMPOUT’S!

By: Hometown girl

Hometown girl — Sat, 02 Feb 2013 12:04:37 +0000

I wonder how many people on this forum regularly get out of town? The aesthetics of your downtown speaks a lot about your love of it’s history and birth. Once these architecturally
beautiful structures are gone they are GONE…nothing quaint at all about a metal building with products made in China. If I were looking to put a business anywhere it would not be in a place that does not care about it’s local businesses. WALMART..is NOT a local business. We need to host festivals and events that attract outsiders…maybe put black and white photos of historic Sheldon at the Holiday Inn or Mc Donalds and get people to WANT to see what is up there. Work on community PRIDE! As for bump outs…not really the issue…do we need to improve the look of our down town??? ABSOLUTELY

By: biker

biker — Thu, 31 Jan 2013 15:10:42 +0000

Really the entire downtown project in my mind is a waste of time and money. Ok, update the water and sewer system. Seem once a week there goes farmers market to fix yet another sewer / water leak. Job security for that owner. Other towns have there own backhoes. If I had the commmittment of x amount of business that were all full, busting at the seams of where to go, rent more space or build more buildings like the furniture store, bakery etc then sure, lets serisouly consider all options at hand. I feel as though this town has new housing development in the works, they want the “pond”, they need more infanstructure to get more lots available for commercial business say behind S square and New Holland building, then whats next more bike paths, more ballfields, since the town is basically “relocating” to the east side of town we’ll need a new water tower, lift station for sewer,etc. Seems like alot of irons over a flirkering flame. We need to address one situation at time or two, make some decisions and move on. Priorities – what needs and wants are and move forward

By: Sheldon Citizen

Sheldon Citizen — Thu, 31 Jan 2013 14:35:02 +0000

Let the people vote on the bumpouts proposal!

By: Ashshade

Ashshade — Wed, 30 Jan 2013 19:49:37 +0000

If we got a walmart or a home depot, the kids could work there. Perfect!!!