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Do you think changes are needed to the downtown Bend outdoor dining program?
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Parking and city revenue out weigh the small gain in revenue the business say they receive.
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Simply, they're unfair to other businesses. Each space represents potential income for one or multiple businesses. If parklettes are to remain, businesses should file an application per space with an associated annual fee, subject to increase rent cost/year. They cause more problems than they solve.
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Nobody is sitting outside in the winter months and Street dining should be limited May - October months. Also what is not needed is 4 season dining in these structures (walls. Heaters, etc) when restaurants have room inside. If eateries don't have room inside, shouldn't be taking public space
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A few circles around the area, I always find a spot. It’s not any different than any other city. I like seeing people enjoying the outdoors. That’s why we live here.
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NO, with all the info out there about scams, it is inexcusable for anyone savvy to be taken in by such. However, seniors are particularly vulnerable, and family should assist them in avoiding scams. I had to take away my mother's phone when she entered assisted living and later memory care.
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Ebike riders need to be made to slow way down, especially in the old mill area. I have almost been run over by some riding way too fast for conditions
ReplyWouldn't hurt to have a patrol through some of our parks. Drake Park comes to mind.
ReplyI see too many people riding ebikes along the trail especially in Old Mill who are riding way to fast. These bikes don't belong on those trails at all.
ReplyAbsolutely!, But they should be armed
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