Comments about ‘North Temple property owners reject fee assessment’

People don't trust the government with their hard earned pay anymore. They continue to ask for more and more and the voters are saying enough is enough. Generally once you vote to approve a tax increase, it isn't the end of it.

People don't trust the government with their hard earned pay anymore. They continue to ask for more and more and the voters are saying enough is enough. Generally once you vote to approve a tax increase, it isn't the end of it.

I wonder if there might be another way for TRAX to go out to the Airport other than the North Temple; Can the route be accessed by going straight down 400 South or would that be a problem for UTA; Why can't the assessment funding come from John Inglish? He's a pretty rich guy. Let him pay for all the North Temple improvements.

The city has long ignored North Temple and has let it become a run down eye sore. This is supposed to be the gateway to the city. Pay up SLC (and SL County). Do you really want visitors to our fair city to continue to have their first impression of SLC be the eyesore that is North Temple?!

Clearly the property owners along North Temple have no vision. You can see that by driving down the street. And yes, if North Temple stays the way it is now, even adding a TRAX line, no one will come for dinner.

I agree that there will be a large benefit for Salt Lake City, but I think there could be a large benefit for North Temple businesses as well. Larger than Ms. Wilson supposes. I used to work in the area, and it is not very inviting. If you make it attractive and offer a service people want, they will stop at your business.
I wonder how well Salt Lake City has sold these property owners on the vision. Did they make any real effort to show them the possibilities? It has potential to be a really positive showcase for the city and the state. What does it say when tourists come in on TRAX and they see run down businesses and weeds? I think the businesses should contribute, but maybe a little less, and the city should kick in a little more. Maybe have the state help too. Come on SL City. Talk to these people, and see what they would be willing to put into it. Work out a mutually beneficial agreement.

It's really too bad that they're unwilling to contribute to the areas improvement. I realize that it's a difficult burden, but I think they would see immediate payoffs. I think of all the businesses on South Temple that have had to go through the Trax construction, and then the City Creek Center project, and how they have and how they will benefit immensely from those projects. Sadly, North Temple will continue to be an eyesore. I don't think it's unreasonable for the government to ask business owners to contribute to a project that would vastly improve the area, and be of direct benefit to them.

We are so overtaxed at all levels that I believe each of us should say no whenever we are asked if our taxes should be increased. Apparently I am not alone in this opinion.

"How will this be," Wilson said. "I'll tell you, an easy commuter route for those who live out here, and people coming into town from the airport. They'll be headed for Salt Lake … not for lunch or dinner or anything else on North Temple."

They WILL stop if your 'investment' is offering a service they want, AND if they're not afraid of getting accosted by prostitutes, drug dealers, thieves, etc. If you improve the area around your business, people think it's nicer and will stop. Just another deadbeat landlord waiting to sell her business and make a nest egg from the transaction.

GOOD JOB PROPERTY OWNERS! Finally someone stood up to the city government and said NO. Slapping business owners with a tab for the agenda of the city has been going on far too long. And kudos to Ms. Wilson and other property owners for sticking together. City leaders are irresponsible money wasters! And an ugly North Temple has never and will never stop people from coming to Salt Lake. Hey city leaders! How does it feel to get put in your place? It sounds like one driven woman, Ms. Wiison, took you down. Now this is a great day for us tax payers!!!

The City should go ahead then and front all the cost for the improvements, however when it comes time to reap the benefits of the investment, it should also tax the area appropriately (High Rate) to recoup outlay.

It is a shame the property owners can't see the opportunity before them. Who wouldn't put out 2.5 million to get 25 million in return. These folks are short sited to the potential they have to improve their property values and street appeal in the neighborhood.

Quality infrastructure, especially between SLC airport and the SLC would not only benefit the immediate area, but all of Utah, as first impressions are lasting impressions.

I urge everyone to reconsider and find a way to make it happen. I'm sure business owners won't complain once revenue and return on investment start coming in. This is an important gateway into our city. We can not afford to let a few unwilling, shortsighted "businesses", determine the outcome of a successful new area we've already funded with millions of tax payer TRAX money.

MAKE IT A GRAND BOULEVARD AND CHARGE THEM EXTRA LATER!

The City should go ahead and front all the cost for the improvements, however when it comes time to reap the benefits of the investment, it should also tax the area appropriately (High Rate), to recoup outlay.

It is a shame the property owners can't see the opportunity before them. Who wouldn't contribute 2.5% to reap 250% in return. The rejection, in effect says no thank you to 25 Million in improvements. These folks are short sited to the potential they have to improve their property values and street appeal in the neighborhood.

Quality infrastructure, especially between SLC airport and the SLC would not only benefit the immediate area, but all of Utah, as first impressions are lasting impressions.

I urge everyone to reconsider and find a way to make it happen. I'm sure business owners won't complain once revenue and return on investment start coming in. This is an important gateway into our city. We can not afford to let a few unwilling, shortsighted "businesses", determine the outcome of a successful new area, already funded with millions of tax payer TRAX dollar.

MAKE IT A GRAND BOULEVARD AND CHARGE THEM EXTRA LATER!

Does it seem that the only people that don't know we are in a recession are the politicians that think they can bleed us for more money!

RE: Mr. LSY
I agree somewhat, but somehow it needs to be tied to the values of their land and the added revenues they receive. The improvements should not be held up by people who don't to lay out the money in advance. Just make the improvements, and as their property values and revenues rise, tax accordingly. Those who find it worth their while to sell rather than pay--well, structure the property sales tax accordingly.

SLC, Please go ahead with this project. North Temple is an eyesore.

I think the city has done a respectable job for North Temple over the years. The street is great, it's well lit, and there's easy access to it from the east and from the west. Once you step onto the curb is where the eyesore starts--and that, my friends, is the responsibility of the business owners.

Apparantly, the business owners are quite comfortable with the eyesore they've created. They're in a position to attract a lot more customers and a lot more money, with the city footing a significant portion of the bill, and they're saying no.

I think we respect the decision of the North Temple business owners, and consider an alternate route for TRAX, possibly along I-80?

I think the city has done a respectable job for North Temple over the years. The street is great, it's well lit, and there's easy access to it from the east and from the west. Once you step onto the curb is where the eyesore starts--and that, my friends, is the responsibility of the business owners.

Apparantly, the business owners are quite comfortable with the eyesore they've created. They're in a position to attract a lot more customers and a lot more money, with the city footing a significant portion of the bill, and they're saying no.

I think we respect the decision of the North Temple business owners, and consider an alternate route for TRAX, possibly along I-80?

Can we just align TRAX along I-80, instead? People just want to come straight downtown, anyways.

I wonder how many of the people who want the project are in construction and stand to benefit from the construction.

Salt Lake and Utah need to build toward the future. This is a priority project that needs to go forward at whatever cost. In time, it will pay for itself. To delay; it will only cost much more later. The project will give employment and a boast to the economy today when we need it most.

West North Temple neighborhoods will continue to languish because local businesses are NOT willing to work toward revitalization of the area. It will remain a blight on the TRAX trip from downtown to the airport.