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Wednesday, March 26, 2014

Detroit News Editorial on the Troy Transit Center Standoff

Click here to view the 3/21/14 Detroit News editorial "End Troy transit center standoff."

I agree with the Detroit News that...
The city and developer that owns the property must negotiate in good faith; they should seek independent appraisals for the land, determine the fair market value and make a settlement that will get passengers on trains and buses.
However, there are a number of statements made by the Detroit News editorial writers that are not completely true.

For example, the Detroit News states, "the city must address concerns the developer has related to the location of the transit hub in the midst of the shopping center." But, if Grand/Sakwa was concerned with the potential impact, why did they voluntarily enter into the consent agreement that allowed the construction of the transit center on the site? Could it be because at one time they saw it as an asset to their property?

Here's another Detroit News misstatement: "Eventually, a new council voted to proceed with the project." Wrong. The composition of City Council did not change. Councilman Wade Fleming changed his vote when a majority of his colleagues scaled back the cost of the project.

Contrary to the belief of the Detroit News, the City of Troy did have a clear title to the property until Grand/Sakwa filed a lawsuit and then won a reversal of a lower court's decision.

Come on, Detroit News... do some research before you place this kind of information in print!

Saturday, March 8, 2014

Troy Zoning Board of Appeals - February 2014 Meeting Recap

City staff has posted the video recording of the 2/18/14 Troy Zoning Board of Appeals meeting to YouTube. At the bottom of this post is the video.

Click here to view the agenda from the February 18th meeting.

Click here to download the entire Agenda Packet from the February 18th meeting.


Thursday, March 6, 2014

Troy Athens Theatre Company Presents "Seussical The Musical"

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Our son Alex is making his third appearance on stage with the Athens Theatre Company. They'll be performing Seussical The Musical at the dates and times listed below...
Friday, March 21 - 8:01pm
Saturday, March 22 - 8:01pm
Sunday, March 23 - 3:01pm
Friday, March 28 - 8:01pm
* Saturday, March 29 - 3:01pm
Saturday, March 29 - 8:01pm
We're really looking forward attending the musical this year because Alex will be playing one of the Wickersham Brothers.

For tickets please email... kmanfredi2@troy.k12.mi.us
Or, call the box office phone... (248) 823-2914
Tickets also available at the door.

Click here for additional information on this Spring 2014 Athens Theatre Company production.

Below is one photo of Alex at rehearsal...



*3/24/14 Update: Due to a minor fire at Athens, the March 21st show was cancelled and re-scheduled to 3:01 pm on March 29th. If you purchased tickets for the March 21st show and have questions, call the Athens box office phone at (248) 823-2914.