Comments on: SW Cropland Worth 20 Times Foothills Per Acre

By: McLean is worse than bieter

McLean is worse than bieter — Tue, 29 Jun 2021 17:31:43 +0000

Fowler is locked into building about 100 more houses only on that acreage in the foothills. Trading it means he can get up to 2400 units.

Follow the money.

By: To Methinks

To Methinks — Sat, 26 Jun 2021 18:17:35 +0000

It is hard to know what is behind it but your instinct is probably correct. I feel cheated that the mayor has been dragged in to Councilperson Clegg’s destructive mindset and visions. I wish those visions would retire. The mayor needs to say no. Then they follow through on the annex and begin the park. Part of that new park could be short term camping places, for up to 60 days, once per year, so people in crisis can stay and try to work something out. (Like the fairgrounds, but only 60 days.) This would generate some cash for security in the area.

By: Follow the money

Follow the money — Thu, 24 Jun 2021 17:35:00 +0000

Not surprised at all regarding who donated to Princess Elaine (Clegg) in the last election cycle? The Idaho Statesman created a searchable database, which shows Harris Family members made some of the maximum allowed donation amounts (4 Harris family siblings are Randy Harris, Gary Harris, Millie Davis, Felicia Burkhalter).

$1000 from Harris Family Ltd. Partnership – which is Millie, Felicia, and a Brian Harris

$1000 from Randy Harris

$1000 from Felicia Burkhalter

$1000 from Barber Valley Irrigation – which has Doug Fowler as the registered agent.

$1000 from Conger Mgt. Group – Jim Conger is another big developer in town. Deep in bed with the City. Boise records show he was upset he was not selected to be on the Zoning Code Rewrite Citizen Committee.

$500 from Deborah Nelson – an attorney from Givens Pursley whom the developers frequently use as their talking head, and in public hearings McLean and Elaine simply call her “Deb” like she is their best friend.

$1000 from Republic Services – the trash collection company. A bit strange that they contribute to elections, but then they gain more customers if the City keeps approving more annexations and development.

https://www.idahostatesman.com/news/local/community/boise/article235979182.html

By: Ozzy

Ozzy — Thu, 24 Jun 2021 16:34:46 +0000

Seems like the same people who have complained and argued against airport noise are now promoting for the city to approve and promote project of housing and outdoor recreation right next to and under the airport airspace. True?

By: Dave Kangas

Dave Kangas — Thu, 24 Jun 2021 02:06:34 +0000

The City is being very short sighted. Their either or scenario, is insulting.

Out of 160 acres, they could create a world class community and vision. Sell 60-80 acres to fund the green up of the remainder.

The developable ground should be sold for a combination of market rate and affordable housing. Develop would agreements restricted housing size to prices down. Sell some to affordable housing developers to serve low income residents.

Create an activity park- dog park, tennis courts, frisbee golf, bicycle terrain park- all in one location. There is a vision out there somewhere to have pathways along the canals, here is the first piece of that puzzle. Instead of a Ribbon of Jewels along the Boise River, how about a ribbon of gold along the NY Canal?

Development land like this in Boise is worth more than the recent Eagle sale.

People really need, should be, angry at this proposal. There is ZERO REASON they cannot build both housing and a world class park- ZERO. Just an extreme lack of conviction.

By: GARY E RICHARDSON

GARY E RICHARDSON — Wed, 23 Jun 2021 23:55:56 +0000

Methinks Princess Elaine is behind this deal. The Harris Ranch developer has been a strong supporter. Unbuildable foothills land in exchange for a quarter section of flat farmland is the new Smart Growth, at least from a developer’$ point of view.

By: E.B. Schofield

E.B. Schofield — Wed, 23 Jun 2021 22:42:27 +0000

Swindled – I love your reference to the City’s use of erasable ink. This same magical writing instrument has been used to draw the fire station locations for the NW Planning Area on the Boise Fire Department’s Master Siting Plan for the past 30 years.

By: The Wolf

The Wolf — Wed, 23 Jun 2021 22:08:42 +0000

Reminds me of the scene from Animal House after the gang had destroyed Flounder’s car. Otter, laughing, says “You f-ed up! You trusted us!”
The city has documents decades old describing all the amenities of Murgoitio park: baseball, soccer, tennis, playground, dog park, ponds, etc. Now their story is “Oh, you’re not in the City. Too bad”.

By: Chickenhawk

Chickenhawk — Wed, 23 Jun 2021 17:25:58 +0000

Boy, one would have thought that with a new administration all of this would change. Her Highness certainly caters to her North End friends while the rest of Boise can just “eat cake” with Marie Antoinette.

It is long past time for city council districts.

By: Boise Model

Boise Model — Wed, 23 Jun 2021 03:11:33 +0000

Just last year the city purchased a large parcel from the Governor’s family. 325 acres for 1.2 million