Land Sale: Potomac Park

Water Pony · Post by **Water Pony** » Sun May 06, 2007 5:40 pm

http://www.dallasnews.com/sharedcontent ... d03c6.html

Interesting development?

CalallenStang · Post by **CalallenStang** » Sun May 06, 2007 6:00 pm

Fellow resident Tom Blackwell, who also opposes the sale, said the problem with selling the land to SMU is that another piece of property will be removed from the city's tax roll, possibly causing taxes to rise. "The tax base is disappearing," he said.

Mr. Blackwell, does the city tax its own park land?

that's great raplh · Post by **that's great raplh** » Sun May 06, 2007 6:48 pm

PK · Post by PK » Sun May 06, 2007 10:50 pm

Obviously not the sharpest tack in the jar.

couch 'em · Post by **couch 'em** » Mon May 07, 2007 1:06 am

I don't see how anyone can really call it a "park". It's too small to use as a park, and nobody lives around it except SMU students. It's just a waste.

NavyCrimson · Post by **NavyCrimson** » Mon May 07, 2007 6:50 am

where is this park?

Bergermeister · Post by **Bergermeister** » Mon May 07, 2007 8:12 am

It's a median that runs parallel to the alley behind the SMU Bookstore. No question about the outcome of the vote, just a formality.

Don't tug on Superman's cape.

NavyCrimson · Post by **NavyCrimson** » Mon May 07, 2007 8:17 am

thx - that is SMALL

Ponymon · Post by **Ponymon** » Mon May 07, 2007 7:59 pm

CalallenStang wrote:
Fellow resident Tom Blackwell, who also opposes the sale, said the problem with selling the land to SMU is that another piece of property will be removed from the city's tax roll, possibly causing taxes to rise. "The tax base is disappearing," he said.
Mr. Blackwell, does the city tax its own park land?

Actually the city will reduce its maintenance costs as well as turning a non-productive property into an asset that can generate some cash if invested properly. Of course, that is an oxymoron for any government entity to make a good investment!

NavyCrimson · Post by **NavyCrimson** » Mon May 07, 2007 8:02 pm

LOL!!!

oxymoron???

Great post ponymon

CalallenStang · Post by **CalallenStang** » Mon May 07, 2007 10:17 pm

Ponymon wrote:
CalallenStang wrote:
Fellow resident Tom Blackwell, who also opposes the sale, said the problem with selling the land to SMU is that another piece of property will be removed from the city's tax roll, possibly causing taxes to rise. "The tax base is disappearing," he said.
Mr. Blackwell, does the city tax its own park land?
Actually the city will reduce its maintenance costs as well as turning a non-productive property into an asset that can generate some cash if invested properly. Of course, that is an oxymoron for any government entity to make a good investment!

Exactly. Mr. Blackwell is probably fighting this for the same reason Gary Vodicka filed suit in the University Gardens case. Someone check his campaign contribution record...

Nacho · Post by **Nacho** » Tue May 08, 2007 7:49 am

I go there with my dog Spot every Sunday. We have the best time. What a wonderful park. Spectacular views. Great place to play frisbee with Spot. Good times.

Water Pony · Post by **Water Pony** » Tue May 08, 2007 8:30 am

It will be missed. A wonderful Polo Field

Nacho · Post by **Nacho** » Tue May 08, 2007 1:48 pm

My story has a sad ending. One fine Sunday Spot and I were out there as usual. Me throwing and Spot catching when a group of students--I mean a big group came to our liitle park with about 10 kegs. Well all was going fine. Spot and I continued to play frisbee but then someone from the SMU group started throwing trash can lids like frisbees. Spot being the afable dog he was joined in with the SMU crowd. He was having a great time and then suddenly out of nowhere--tragedy. A can hit him right between the eyes. Spot was dazed. He stumbled and fell. His body quivering. I tried mouth to mouth but Spot was gone. Thanks SMU students. Thanks a lot. You can have your stupid park. I hope HP sells it to you so can keep having your keggers.

EastStang · Post by **EastStang** » Tue May 08, 2007 2:47 pm

Did Spot look kind of like Revellie? Was it a trash can lid or a tin can lid? I could think of a few jokes, but I'll just let these inquiring questions linger.