Archives for June 2007
Mindless meanderings
So on this nifty site Dave set up for me, I have Akismet to catch my spam. I have no clue how it works, but it does a good job, and is even apoligetic if it does wrong, which it hasn’t. I ususally don’t even think about it, or check on it, but today I […]
“The Sign Code, Two Years Later.”
Window graphics may cover 1/3 of an architecturaly distinct window…
Sandwich boards are allowed on public property in the Central Business District only…
If the structure is nonconforming it must be made conforming or be removed…
Provided such signs do not exceede 16 square feet in area and 4 feet in height in residential districts..
Ahh, professional quality, temporary sign […]
Oh, crap, at least there aren’t pictures.
Full disclosure-I have edited comments and statements by individuals and the City. However, I have tried to leave the intent of comments intact, and have not added anything that is not in italics.
City Commission Meeting
Assistant City Manager Cheryl Patton reported that the Sign Code Committee recommended Ordinance 2896. Well of course, they spent 3 years […]
An actual follow-up just like I promised…
The Montana Bar closed before the new sign code was passed. So, at the time it closed, the applicable portion of the Sign Code stated:
15.11.26. Existing signs–Signs not in use or abandoned.
Any sign which no longer advertises a bona fide business, product, or service shall be removed by the owner of the sign, the owner, […]
Originally posted April 14, 2006
If this city needs an attitude adjustment, the citizens are the only ones who are going to make a difference. Are you happy with where we are? Do you feel secure with where we are going?
I hear (and read)* people complaining all the time, and I ask how many commission meetings have they been to, […]
originally posted Jan 6, 2006
I was downtown yesterday, at 600 Central Plaza and as I returned to my car I looked up and there was the Montana Bar sign, nicely decorated with bird droppings and such. As those of you who read this blog know, I have mentioned this sign a few times in the past. This is because […]
More thoughts on a discussion that was had.
If you want more, go find it. The fact remains though; Mr. G is doing his job. He has the paper he needs. He got the contract he needed more than anything else… Did the City?”
You see, Tim Gregori really has little to do with any feelings I have about the coal plant. He is […]
Yeah, a smoker can bitch about smoking!
So most of ya’ll know I smoke. And I am sure most of you have seen the nifty little signs on business doors that say things like “hey dumb ass, no smoking within 20 feet of this door”.
Which is fine, No problem with that, UNLESS they put the damn recepticle 10 feet from the door. […]
Why, Hello.
I see things are still flowing peacefully by without my input. The City Utility, ECP, is chugging right along. The City is, of course, doing a great job with the pools. City Golf? Never better. On the down side tho, we have an encredibly low unemployment rate, new construction is swinging right along, the housing […]