[Green] City Council Resolution charging bench

[Michael Chisholm]

I agree, Annie. Downtown areas may be a great place to start. That location
puts this new technology on display in a high foot traffic area, maximizing
its use and positive PR for the city.

Regards,

Michael Chisholm

On Fri, Oct 16, 2020 at 10:31 AM Annie Warmke via Green <green at fuusm.org>
wrote:

> I also think we forget the bench.  It invites people to stay longer and
> perhaps do things that are undesirable for a neighborhood.  I brought this
> up early in the discussion because I think a lot of neighborhoods would not
> like this type of arrangement but what about downtown at the edge of the
> bridge or a similar location.  It's well lighted and out in the open with
> easy access.  I am thinking that a charging station like they use in
> different African locations and rural areas in South America would work
> best.  Just a pedestal with the solar panel up high enough it's not easily
> damaged. I am also wondering how the snow gets cleared off in bad weather
> (no open panel, no energy).  Our goal is to demonstrate solar charging and
> use, not to make everybody extra comfortable.  Since the city likes our
> proposal they surely will agree to a slight change.  Drawing more people
> downtown is a good thing and having it where it's easily visible advertises
> the station but also protects it.  Annie
> On 10/16/2020 9:22 AM, robin--- via Green wrote:
>
> This is a big deal.  They have continual problems with folks doing drug
> deals in their community, often at the park because there are benches, and
> a park bench is a perfect spot for it especially if it is not located near
> a continuous light, easily observable from the road and people traffic.  I
> think if you talked with the folks you could find a different spot that
> would be more suitable.
>
> Robin
>
> -------- Original Message --------
> Subject: Re: [Green] City Council Resolution charging bench
> From: gbanz42--- via Green <green at fuusm.org>
> Date: Thu, October 15, 2020 8:28 pm
> To: Green Sanctuary List for Environment Issues <green at fuusm.org>
> Cc: gbanz42 at suddenlink.net
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> Rebecca,
>
> How serious and widespread is this concern about the solar bench leading
> to drug deals? Is it worth identifying a new site or just talking with
> these people individually to see what they are really concerned about and
> how it might weight against the benefits.
>
>
> ---- Rebecca Phillips via Green <green at fuusm.org> wrote:
> > The charger legislation is in fact being introduced tonight.
> >
> > R
> >
> > "If you have a garden and a library, you have everything you need."--
> Cicero
> >
> > ________________________________
> > From: Rebecca Phillips <bennphil at hotmail.com>
> > Sent: Thursday, October 15, 2020 5:54 PM
> > To: green at fuusm.org <green at fuusm.org>
> > Subject: Re: City Council Resolution
> >
> > Just heard from Geoff. Some west side residents have concerns about the
> bench being used to set up drug deals if placed in the suggested spot, so
> we may want a different location. The charger bench will be separate
> legislation.
> >
> > Am wondering: could anyone who knows more about that part of the project
> meet with some of the city folks?
> >
> > Rebecca
> >
> > "If you have a garden and a library, you have everything you need."--
> Cicero
> >
> > ________________________________
> > From: Green <green-bounces at fuusm.org> on behalf of Rebecca Phillips via
> Green <green at fuusm.org>
> > Sent: Thursday, October 15, 2020 5:10 PM
> > To: green at fuusm.org <green at fuusm.org>
> > Cc: Rebecca Phillips <bennphil at hotmail.com>
> > Subject: [Green] City Council Resolution
> >
> > I just learned that City Council is introducing a resolution to adopt
> our proposal for the riverbank planting tonight. As written, it does not
> mention the solar charging bench. I have messaged Geoff to ask that it be
> amended to add the charging station.
> >
> > Rebecca
> >
> > "If you have a garden and a library, you have everything you need."--
> Cicero
>
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