Comments on: Victory Housing Withdraws Financing Letter Request

By: Theresa Defino

Theresa Defino — Tue, 09 Feb 2010 22:33:33 +0000

The Gazette also covered that meeting.http://www.gazette.net/stories/02032010/rocknew224617_32560.php

By: Samuel Neff

Samuel Neff — Tue, 09 Feb 2010 22:09:12 +0000

There were many unanswered questions regarding the letter which is why the decision was delayed. Most importantly was the question of whether sending the letter would legally bind the city to making a financial contribution to the project later and whether the city would gain or lose leverage over the project if it sent the letter now vs later.

By: Alice Liu

Alice Liu — Tue, 09 Feb 2010 21:52:52 +0000

In the interest of full disclosure, Peter Mork is an alternate commissioner on the Board of Appeals.Also, here is The Sentinel article about the M&C meeting:http://www.thesentinel.com/mont/Victoryhousing

By: Mark Pierzchala

Mark Pierzchala — Sat, 06 Feb 2010 19:52:44 +0000

Mayor and Council were completely within their rights and responsibilities to ask for a one-week delay given the sudden appearance of the agenda item. Had we voted this past Monday, we would have done so not having fully known the impact of our actions.

By: Peter Mork

Peter Mork — Fri, 05 Feb 2010 22:48:43 +0000

Given the number of reviews that Victory Housing has already gone through, I can certainly understand their frustration with the city. Having been present at two of the three Board of Appeals meetings, I also understand that the neighbors aren’t thrilled with the project. However, the necessary review process worked like it was supposed to.I am disappointed with the mayor and council for introducing an unnecessary delay.