Second Neighborhood Meeting to be Held

In a previous article I discussed neighbors working together with a business, Think Credit Union, to address their concerns about the proposed use of Think’s newly acquired property on the SW corner of Viola Rd. and East Circle Drive (CR22).

The scheduled City Planning and Zoning Commission hearing originally scheduled for February 22 was postponed to March 8, 7pm in the City/County Council Chamber at the Government Center.

Prior to this hearing Mr. Paul Horgen, CEO of Think CU has called for another informational meeting with the area residents. This is scheduled for Monday, March 6 at 7 pm at Think’s main office 5200 Members Parkway NW (West Circle Drive NW just south of 55th Street---on the east side of WCD).

As always, I would suggest that anyone with any interest in the matter attend this meeting. It’s your opportunity to learn more about what Think is considering after their first meeting with the neighbors and your opportunity to further discuss your concerns prior to the official public meeting. It's YOUR meeting so I sugggest you go.

As the city council representative of this area I am very interested in what transpires at this meeting. I’d been a proponent of this kind of informational exchange for the last 10 years and have seen the benefits of this kind of collaboration numerous times. I believe that both the area residents and the propective new business have good intentions for the area. I have to be at a city council meeting that night so I won't be there but trust that you both sides will do a great job with this exchange.

This particular area of NE Rochester presents challenges and opportunities that are unique and important to all of us living in the area.

I trust that by working together each party’s good intentions will evolve not only into the best use of that particular corner but also help set the stratigic direction of what will be developed in the remainder of NE Rochester.

Thanks to everyone from Think and from the area residents for their interest in working to better our section of the world.