The Steering Committee Meeting that was scheduled for this Thursday, November 17th, 6:00 pm at the Montgomery County History Center has been canceled.
The Sub Committees will be meeting throughout the rest of November to finalize their recommendations to the Steering Committees. Please contact the Sub Committee chairs listed in the public meetings section of this web site if you have any additional questions or comments.
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Monday, November 14, 2011
Wednesday, November 9, 2011
Recap : Public Improvements Public Input Meeting
Approximately 30 downtown property owners, interested citizens of Red Oak, and community leaders attended the fifth and final public input meeting at 7:00 pm on Monday, November 7th at the Green Hills Area Education Agency Victory Conference Center in Downtown Red Oak. Daric O'Neal and Mike Thompson with Alley Poyner Macchietto Architecture presented concepts and ideas related to Public Improvements in Study Area. Items discussed included on street parking, off street parking, street conditions, sidewalk conditions, downtown specific signage, utilities, lighting, site furnishings and landscape. Those in attendance had an opportunity to ask a lot of questions and engage in dialogue related to the subjects.
If you were unable to attend, the presentation can be viewed by clicking here, or it can be found in the "Downloads" section of this web site.
If you were unable to attend, the presentation can be viewed by clicking here, or it can be found in the "Downloads" section of this web site.
Monday, November 7, 2011
Council Bluffs Workshop: Researching and Preserving Historic Buildings--Sunday, Nov. 13, 2011
Iowa Department of Cultural Affairs
600 E. Locust Street
Des Moines, Iowa 50319
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: Nov. 7, 2011
Contact: Jeff Morgan, 515-281-3858
Fall Speaker Series final presentation moved to Sunday
Presentation at WHTC focuses on researching and preserving historic buildings
The final presentation of the Pottawattamie County Historical Society’s Fall Speaker Series at the Western Historic Trails Center in Council Bluffs has been changed to 2 p.m. Sunday, November 13th. The discussion had been scheduled for Nov. 20, 2011.
“Preservation, Preservation, Preservation” will feature a panel discussion about historic preservation, including historic downtown districts, Haymarket Square, residential areas and the 100 Block of West Broadway.
The panel will include:
The panel discussion is free and open to the public. Audience participation is encouraged and the discussion will include a question and answer period. WHTC is located at 3434 Richard Downing Avenue in Council Bluffs. Call 712-366-4900 for more information.
The Iowa Department of Cultural Affairs is responsible for developing the state’s interest in the areas of the arts, history and other cultural matters with the advice and assistance from its two divisions: the State Historical Society of Iowa and the Iowa Arts Council. DCA preserves, researches, interprets and promotes an awareness and understanding of local, state and regional history and stimulates and encourages the study and presentation of the performing and fine arts and public interest and participation in them. It implements tourism-related art and history projects as directed by the General Assembly and designs a comprehensive, statewide, long-range plan with the assistance of the Iowa Arts Council to develop the arts in Iowa. More information about DCA is available at www.culturalaffairs.org.
600 E. Locust Street
Des Moines, Iowa 50319
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: Nov. 7, 2011
Contact: Jeff Morgan, 515-281-3858
Fall Speaker Series final presentation moved to Sunday
Presentation at WHTC focuses on researching and preserving historic buildings
The final presentation of the Pottawattamie County Historical Society’s Fall Speaker Series at the Western Historic Trails Center in Council Bluffs has been changed to 2 p.m. Sunday, November 13th. The discussion had been scheduled for Nov. 20, 2011.
“Preservation, Preservation, Preservation” will feature a panel discussion about historic preservation, including historic downtown districts, Haymarket Square, residential areas and the 100 Block of West Broadway.
The panel will include:
- Rose Brown, Council Bluffs Planning and Development Department representing the city’s Preservation Commissiom
- Jim Kieffer, president, Preserve Council Bluffs
- Arlo Burke, president, Main Street Council Bluffs
- Kori Nielsen, executive director, Historic General Dodge House
- Ralph Wright, Pottawattamie County Historical Society
The panel discussion is free and open to the public. Audience participation is encouraged and the discussion will include a question and answer period. WHTC is located at 3434 Richard Downing Avenue in Council Bluffs. Call 712-366-4900 for more information.
The Iowa Department of Cultural Affairs is responsible for developing the state’s interest in the areas of the arts, history and other cultural matters with the advice and assistance from its two divisions: the State Historical Society of Iowa and the Iowa Arts Council. DCA preserves, researches, interprets and promotes an awareness and understanding of local, state and regional history and stimulates and encourages the study and presentation of the performing and fine arts and public interest and participation in them. It implements tourism-related art and history projects as directed by the General Assembly and designs a comprehensive, statewide, long-range plan with the assistance of the Iowa Arts Council to develop the arts in Iowa. More information about DCA is available at www.culturalaffairs.org.
Thursday, November 3, 2011
Recap : Redevelopment Public Input Meeting
Approximately 20 downtown property owners, interested citizens of Red Oak, and community leaders attended the fourth of five public input meetings at 7:00 pm on Tuesday, November 1st at the Green Hills Area Education Agency Victory Conference Center in Downtown Red Oak. Daric O'Neal and Mike Thompson with Alley Poyner Macchietto Architecture presented concepts and ideas related to Redevelopment Opportunities in Study Area. Items discussed including parking, second story housing, vacant or empty lots, and vacant buildings. Those in attendance had an opportunity to ask a lot of questions and engage in dialogue related to the subjects.
If you were unable to attend, the presentation can be viewed by clicking here, or it can be found in the "Downloads" section of this web site.
If you were unable to attend, the presentation can be viewed by clicking here, or it can be found in the "Downloads" section of this web site.
Wednesday, November 2, 2011
November 3, 2011 Steering Committee Agenda
You can find the agenda for the next Steering Committee Meeting to be held at 6:00 pm, November 3rd, 2011 at the Montgomery County History Center by clicking here.
Wednesday, October 19, 2011
October 20, 2011 Steering Committee Agenda
You can find the agenda for the next Steering Committee Meeting to be held at 6:00 pm, October 20th, 2011 at the Montgomery County History Center by clicking here.
Thursday, October 13, 2011
Workshops : Downtown's Vital Role in a Thriving Community & Hazard Mitigation
The Iowa Economic Development Authority is pleased to present this multi-faceted training opportunity targeted to local elected officials, planning staff, planning consultants and local planning team members and stakeholders. All that are interested in attending are invited.
Space is limited, so please RSVP to Jean Johnson at Jean.M.Johnson@iowa.gov or 515-725-3070 by October 28, 2011 to guarantee space. Please indicate which workshop you plan to attend and if you will be at lunch.
Thomas D. Guzman has been with the Iowa Department of Economic Development since January 1988. As Director of the Iowa Downtown Resource Center, Guzman oversees all downtown development programs of the department, including its premier program, Main Street Iowa. He has been a real estate broker, retail sales manager, non-profit association manager, Main Street program director, and state coordinator prior to becoming the downtown resource center director. His current responsibilities include managing a million dollar annual budget, overseeing the planning and delivery of technical assistance services, training, and assessments for Iowa’s 46 Main Street communities and for developing technical assistance and training opportunities for all Iowa communities.
Jim Thompson, Business Development Specialist with Main Street Iowa was previously the Charles City Community Development Director. He is a Nationally Certified Main Street Manager. Jim oversees market analysis, branding and business technical assistance for Iowa’s Main Street communities. Jim holds an associate’s degree in Business Administration from Iowa Western Community College. Jim has been a part of the Main Street Iowa team for four years. He has over 25 years experience in community development, retail management as well as having served on the city council for 10 years.
See the flyer here.
Space is limited, so please RSVP to Jean Johnson at Jean.M.Johnson@iowa.gov or 515-725-3070 by October 28, 2011 to guarantee space. Please indicate which workshop you plan to attend and if you will be at lunch.
Thomas D. Guzman has been with the Iowa Department of Economic Development since January 1988. As Director of the Iowa Downtown Resource Center, Guzman oversees all downtown development programs of the department, including its premier program, Main Street Iowa. He has been a real estate broker, retail sales manager, non-profit association manager, Main Street program director, and state coordinator prior to becoming the downtown resource center director. His current responsibilities include managing a million dollar annual budget, overseeing the planning and delivery of technical assistance services, training, and assessments for Iowa’s 46 Main Street communities and for developing technical assistance and training opportunities for all Iowa communities.
Jim Thompson, Business Development Specialist with Main Street Iowa was previously the Charles City Community Development Director. He is a Nationally Certified Main Street Manager. Jim oversees market analysis, branding and business technical assistance for Iowa’s Main Street communities. Jim holds an associate’s degree in Business Administration from Iowa Western Community College. Jim has been a part of the Main Street Iowa team for four years. He has over 25 years experience in community development, retail management as well as having served on the city council for 10 years.
See the flyer here.
Wednesday, October 12, 2011
Fountain Square Park Public Input Meeting
When: Monday October 17, 7:00 pm at the US Bank Community Room.
Plan on attending this community meeting where you can provide your thoughts on the future of downtown Red Oak. Have and opinion? Please share it. Got an idea? Express it graphically. Just curious. Come and listen. These meetings will be "town hall" style with a little presentation and a lot of interaction, discussion, and sketching of thoughts and ideas. Everyone will have an opportunity to be heard.
Specific topics for the Fountain Square Park Public Input Meeting includes discussion of items specific to the park itself, including but not limited to the bandstand, park furnishings, war memorials, Red Oak "wall of fame", landscaping and park activities.
Plan on attending this community meeting where you can provide your thoughts on the future of downtown Red Oak. Have and opinion? Please share it. Got an idea? Express it graphically. Just curious. Come and listen. These meetings will be "town hall" style with a little presentation and a lot of interaction, discussion, and sketching of thoughts and ideas. Everyone will have an opportunity to be heard.
Specific topics for the Fountain Square Park Public Input Meeting includes discussion of items specific to the park itself, including but not limited to the bandstand, park furnishings, war memorials, Red Oak "wall of fame", landscaping and park activities.
Recap : Historic District Public Input Meeting
Approximately 65 to 70 downtown property owners, interested citizens of Red Oak, and community leaders attended the first of five public input meetings at 7:00 pm on Tuesday, October 11th at the Red Oak Grand Theatre. Daric O'Neal with Alley Poyner Macchietto Architecture presented information to the public on the National Register of Historic Places and Main Street Iowa programs. The information was well received, and people in attendance had an opportunity to ask a lot of questions and engage in dialogue related to the subjects.
If you were unable to attend, the presentation can be viewed by clicking here, or it can be found in the "Downloads" section of this web site.
If you were unable to attend, the presentation can be viewed by clicking here, or it can be found in the "Downloads" section of this web site.
October 13th, 2011 Steering Committee Agenda
You can find the agenda for the next Steering Committee Meeting to be held at 6:00 pm, October 13th, 2011 at the Montgomery County History Center by clicking here.
Thursday, October 6, 2011
KCSI Radio Interview
Jan Norris and Daric O'Neal had a chance to speak with Jerry Dietz about the project and the upcoming public input meetings. The audio from that interview can be found by clicking here. (Please be patient, the file is large.)
Tuesday, October 4, 2011
Historic District Public Input Meeting
When: Tuesday October 11, 7:00 pm at the Red Oak Grand Theatre.
Plan on attending this community meeting where you can provide your thoughts on the future of downtown Red Oak. Have and opinion? Please share it. Got an idea? Express it graphically. Just curious. Come and listen. These meetings will be "town hall" style with a little presentation and a lot of interaction, discussion, and sketching of thoughts and ideas. Everyone will have an opportunity to be heard.
Specific topics for the Historic District Public Input Meeting includes discussion of the National Register of Historic Places and Main Street Iowa Programs.
Plan on attending this community meeting where you can provide your thoughts on the future of downtown Red Oak. Have and opinion? Please share it. Got an idea? Express it graphically. Just curious. Come and listen. These meetings will be "town hall" style with a little presentation and a lot of interaction, discussion, and sketching of thoughts and ideas. Everyone will have an opportunity to be heard.
Specific topics for the Historic District Public Input Meeting includes discussion of the National Register of Historic Places and Main Street Iowa Programs.
Monday, August 8, 2011
Presentation
In addition to the information available this web site, the actual presentation from the July 28th, 2011 public meeting can be found at the link HERE. Please keep in mind while viewing the presentation, that there was a presenter describing the information on each slide.
Thursday, August 4, 2011
Public Meeting
On July 28th, 2011 there was a public meeting regarding the proposed downtown improvements master plan. The meeting started with a walking tour at 6:30 pm in which interested persons could follow and listen to a guided tour of the immediate square and observe some of the existing conditions. At 7:00 pm, the meeting moved indoors, to the conference center at the Area Education Agency, for a presentation by Daric O'Neal of Alley Poyner Macchietto Architecture. As a result of that meeting, this web site was created to share the information with all interested persons. Please make sure you review all of the pages on this site as well as take the time to complete the on line survey and give us your opinion regarding any of the thoughts presented here.
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