tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6621691715090523319.post3127301751909036834..comments2023-10-08T04:12:46.273-05:00Comments on The Political Environment: Milwaukee Analysis: Waukesha Whiffs On Data, Info To Support Water SaleJames Rowenhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10203270946492159686noreply@blogger.comBlogger10125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6621691715090523319.post-17980388630805803762012-06-16T07:24:23.504-05:002012-06-16T07:24:23.504-05:00@water lilly
Let's not forget that the Town of...@water lilly<br />Let's not forget that the Town of Waukesha hired Bruce Baker, formally of the DNR as a consultant. His knowledge of the issue will create a through vetting of the application's compliance with the Great Lakes Compact.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6621691715090523319.post-73056892671343034082012-06-15T19:35:52.382-05:002012-06-15T19:35:52.382-05:00Missing from communities within the SEWRPC defined...Missing from communities within the SEWRPC defined water service area for the Waukesha Utility arethe public transportation plans and housing reports from the Town of Waukesha and the City of PewaukeeAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6621691715090523319.post-72431719634956956752012-06-15T13:06:29.478-05:002012-06-15T13:06:29.478-05:00@water Lilly - So I get the feeling you're dis...@water Lilly - So I get the feeling you're disgusted with Waukesha and the DNR?WATER WORLDnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6621691715090523319.post-71238910456148812202012-06-15T00:48:56.484-05:002012-06-15T00:48:56.484-05:00@Water World:
I was noting the many similarities ...@Water World:<br /><br />I was noting the many similarities between the City of Milwaukee's stated concerns (1 - 4 quoted from the letter):<br /><br />1) An independent review . . . has found a Waukesha submission . . . . to be insufficient and without adequate details.<br />2) . . . insufficient data to gauge Waukesha's progress in implementing the Comprehensive Plan. <br />3) [re] a comprehensive housing plan . . . The data provided in the Waukesha report is neither detailed nor comprehensive enough...<br />4) The information provided by Waukesha is neither detailed nor comprehensive enough to draw meaningful conclusions. Based on this information, it is difficult, if not impossible, to evaluate its transportation plan . . . .<br /><br />and similar navigational difficulties the DNR is likely experiencing as well. The DNR is too professional, and too circumspect to say so, but it's not too big a leap to suspect their frustration with Waukesha. <br /><br />Think about it--this application has been floating around in one form or another for nearly 4 years now. The first version was returned by DNR to Waukesha as too incomplete to even begin reviewing. The next version took over a year for Waukesha to submit back to DNR while insisting they were making only a few minor tweaks. Then the DNR had more questions and requests for info. After a year of having the application in hand, the DNR still isn't done, and why? Because Waukesha, despite having a real good idea of what information would be needed, played the game of turning over as little as possible, then dribbling it out, bit by bit, making the DNR ask for each little thing.** After almost a year since turning in its 'final' application, Waukesha is STILL answering questions and turning over information. BTW, when Waukesha does give up information, do they revise the application? No, they provide just the missing info or answer just the question. It's anybody's guess as to where it goes, or how it's supposed to fit into what section. By the time they are finished answering questions, the application will be such a mess that God Himself won't be able to sort it out. <br /><br />Sound familiar? It should, to the City of Milwaukee, who, in response to their thoughtful and thorough questions got this: "Here's a bunch of websites. Look up the answers to your questions, and do your own analysis, too."<br /><br />** If you're a Wisconsin taxpayer, you might ask yourself how we can allow one community to suck up and waste the professional resources (time = money, always) of DNR in a quest for something that may not happen. And if you're a city or county of Waukesha taxpayer, double or triple your personal stake in the Waukesha Follies.Water Lilynoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6621691715090523319.post-34395478381136028552012-06-14T20:02:06.058-05:002012-06-14T20:02:06.058-05:00They sure don't like that comprehensive housin...They sure don't like that comprehensive housing plan, do they?bxknitsnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6621691715090523319.post-82085253819477423602012-06-14T19:51:10.341-05:002012-06-14T19:51:10.341-05:00How's that grass growing Waukesha? A little b...How's that grass growing Waukesha? A little brown? Your buddy Walker created this divide and conquer - now live with it.My grass is greenernoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6621691715090523319.post-17177620614015571952012-06-14T19:47:59.132-05:002012-06-14T19:47:59.132-05:00STICK IT TO WAUKESHA!STICK IT TO WAUKESHA!THOMMYnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6621691715090523319.post-37355203974871033492012-06-14T18:37:49.806-05:002012-06-14T18:37:49.806-05:00"An improved source of high quality water at ..."An improved source of high quality water at a reasonable price might facilitate the city of Waukesha’s planned growth in the same way that other high quality and efficient infrastructure such as highways and power plants might facilitate growth. That is not to say that Waukesha will not grow without an improved water source, or that Waukesha’s use of Lake Michigan water would give it a definitive comparative economic advantage, but the quality and costs of water are among a variety of factors affecting the economic attractiveness and positioning of the community." <br /><br />Would give it a definite comparative advantage?? TO WHAT? They don't hesitate to call a spade a spade do they? Won't grow without improved water source??? That is an understatement if I ever saw one. Look -a huge majority of voters vote against the best interests of Milwaukee. They are as red as red can be. They've ignored and shunned us for years. If we need to use this wild card to obtain better cooperation with respect to regional mass transportation and jobs - so be it. If their companies want more water- move to Milwaukee. We have a unlimited supply of wonderful radon free water. Welcome to water wars. You don't like our high speed rail or our light rail - go drink some radon. Surprised Charlie and Marky haven't started standing up for Waukesha on this issue. Silence so far.Watering my lawn all nightnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6621691715090523319.post-76372795253268918172012-06-14T18:18:48.499-05:002012-06-14T18:18:48.499-05:00Water Lily - where did you see any reference to th...Water Lily - where did you see any reference to the DNR?Water Worldnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6621691715090523319.post-44343870681474555772012-06-14T17:18:37.744-05:002012-06-14T17:18:37.744-05:00DNR to Milwaukee City Hall: Welcome to OUR world!...DNR to Milwaukee City Hall: Welcome to OUR world!Water Lilynoreply@blogger.com