Culver Action Plan

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In October I pressed the Town Council to move forward with an Action Plan to start implementation of the Comprehensive Plan.  Unfortunately the first meeting scheduled was a bust and at the next Council meeting discussion of another meeting got tabled until after the first of the year.  I understood why the Action Plan meeting was put off until after the first of the year, but I think there are discussions that can be had now.  The Town Board, Plan Commission and Redevelopment Commissions are the ultimate arbitrators of how this moves forward.  I put the following thoughts down in an email to chairs of those entities in hopes of getting this moving forward.

  • I pushed this last month because I thought we should develop an interim plan, with the goal of reviewing an action plan in late May or June before budgets are prepared.  I think the Action Plan needs to relate to the budgets, but there are also things that could happen in the next six months that would require time rather than dollars.  The Action Plan should be reviewed and updated annually before budgets.
  • The Action Plan should be part of the jumping off point for the Capital Improvement Plan.  Having a rudimentary Action Plan in place will give Bob and the new Town Manager a jumping off point at the first of the year.
  • The Redevelopment Commission isn’t hamstrung by the annual budget timing, so they could possibly move forward on some spending items that fall in their purview and are suggested by the Action Plan.

Low/No Dollar Action Plan for the next six months: 

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Veteran’s Day 2014

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Tomorrow is Veterans Day.  Thank you to all our veterans that have served our country over the years.  Your service is appreciated.

Here is a list from Christian Carlson and the Friday Five that includes some businesses that are doing a little extra to show their support.  He suggests bringing your military ID or wearing your uniform to take advantage of these. Some offers may vary by location.

  • Ameristar Casino Hotel – Free Lunch (11-2) or Dinner (5-9)
  • Applebee’s – Free Thank You Meal
  • Bar Louie – Free meal up to a $12 value Monday and Tuesday
  • Bob Evans – All–you-can-eat hotcakes
  • Barrabba’s – Free Appetizer
  • Center for History and Studebaker Museum – Free admission
    Chili’s – Free meal from a special Veterans Day menu
    Chuck E. Cheese’s – 20 free tokens Sunday thru Saturday the 15th
    Drive & Shine Car Wash – Free Diamond Car Wash
    Flags International – 21% discount for veterans through Tuesday
    Golden Corral – Free buffet and beverage from 5 PM to 9 PM November 17th
    Great Clips – Free haircut Tuesday thru December 31st

    Grissom Air Museum – Free admission, gospel country concert by Rene Jones at 10am, honor guard at 3:30pm
    Hair Crafters – Free haircuts and root beer for veterans
    Honkers – Free Polish buffet from 2 to 8pm with beverage purchase
    IHOP – Free Red, White and Blue pancakes from 7am to 7pm (may also include eggs, bacon and hashed browns)
    Krispy Kreme – Free Doughnut & Small Coffee
    Martin’s Supermarkets – Free Honor Meal (two pieces of fried chicken, a side of mashed potatoes, a side of cold salad, a roll, a hot or cold 16-ounce deli beverage, a single serving of milk, a serving of ice cream and a slice of Martin’s cake while supplies last)
    Olive Garden – Free meal from Veterans Day menu
    Outback Steakhouse – Free Bloomin’ Onion® and a beverage
    Ponderosa – Free buffet on November 17th
    Red Lobster – Free appetizer from a special menu (Monday thru Thursday)
    Red Robin – Free Tavern Double Burger and Bottomless Steak Fries
    Ruthmere Museum – Free admission and free flags for veterans on Tuesday
    Ryan’s – Free dine-in lunch from open until 3:30pm
    Sport Clips – Free Haircut – Sport Clips is also raising money for the Veterans of Foreign Wars’ (VFW) Operation Uplink program and will donate a $1 for every haircut service to the program.
    Starbucks – Free tall brewed coffee (includes spouses)
    Texas Roadhouse – Free special veterans lunch menu including a beverage and sides between 11am and 2pm Tuesday
    TGI Fridays – Free Lunch from 11 am to 2 pm
    Travel Centers of America – All CDL Drivers who are Military Veterans eat free with valid ID

 

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