tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2539801121885329949.post2196614545660752700..comments2023-04-10T03:18:55.820-07:00Comments on Eagle Mountain Councilman John Painter: Money well spent?John Painterhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04588296427047175828noreply@blogger.comBlogger5125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2539801121885329949.post-26055992287096249612009-12-04T00:28:14.491-08:002009-12-04T00:28:14.491-08:00selling the statue isn't a realistic option. t...selling the statue isn't a realistic option. the contract binds the city to display the statue in its original location for a minimum of 5 years from the date of the unveiling.John Painterhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04588296427047175828noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2539801121885329949.post-86778613414909781622009-12-03T21:33:30.696-08:002009-12-03T21:33:30.696-08:00The statue is already built. It is a one of kind p...The statue is already built. It is a one of kind piece done by a famous artist that some kids inherited in CA and are cashing out. It is larger than full size of a pony express rider on his horse doing a handoff with another person with Lincoln's Address in it. <br /><br />I however do propose that our new city council when working on the 2011 budget this upcoming April, if the promised money hasn't been fund raised for it, the council should list it as "for sale" at an art auction. I think with the Lincoln History of it plus the artist, we could get some good dough. Don't spend our tax dollars on it. -- TiffanyAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2539801121885329949.post-50342396880289268542009-12-03T13:05:21.791-08:002009-12-03T13:05:21.791-08:00I would have voted a strong "NO" on this...I would have voted a strong "NO" on this too. Famous artist or not, let's raise the money first! We then could buy or have made our own statue. I was extremely disappointed, and thought passion not logic prevailed.<br />--TiffanyAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2539801121885329949.post-22818641093630814012009-12-03T10:48:52.864-08:002009-12-03T10:48:52.864-08:00Ridiculous use of money in this economy. When pet...Ridiculous use of money in this economy. When pet projects like this are proposed and approved one of the most important things to do is follow the money. Who is doing the project? Do they have a connection to someone in the city? Who came up with this proposed amount of money for the project? Could it be done for a better price? What is this project taking away from the other city projects? <br /> Do we really want to build monuments that cost the same price as a house in Eagle Mountain?Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2539801121885329949.post-20256797750717200912009-12-03T10:04:26.802-08:002009-12-03T10:04:26.802-08:00Unbelievable, to say the least! What in the world ...Unbelievable, to say the least! What in the world are they thinking, especially in these times. She needs to stop trying to make herself look good and start doing what is best for everyone in the community.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.com