[Green] City Council Resolution charging bench

Fri Oct 16 17:49:27 CDT 2020

A solar charging bench along one of Marietta's walking paths in a well lit,
higher traffic location may be more ideal.

On Fri, Oct 16, 2020 at 12:51 PM Michael Chisholm via Green <green at fuusm.org>
wrote:

> 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
>>
>> 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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