Monthly Archives: October 2007

City obligated to pay up to $425,000 per year for Branson Landing maintenance

…that the city of Branson is paying $115,000 in fees for the maintenance of some common areas in Branson Landing. In addition to the up to $310, 000 per year the city is obligated to pay for the operation and maintenance of the Branson Landing Fountains Continue reading

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Hollister residents have a unique opportunity at the polls on Nov. 6

…a tax we not only don’t pay but that can save us money! Do you think we are stupid?” Quite the opposite… Continue reading

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To bridge or not to bridge is not the question – the question is economic development!

To an ole Seagull, it appears that a new bridge is a “carrot,” that those wanting a tax for other purposes, are using in the hopes of getting access to funds for their pet projects. The truth of the matter is… Continue reading

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Branson Board approves trail expansion, vests for police

The trail would be on the south side of the creek, from near the pedestrian bridge to the west boundary of the park and could eventually extend to the west, as additional easements are obtained, and connect to Henning Conservation Area.
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Do Branson shows and Pogo have something in common?

Are there too many shows in Branson? How many shows are enough? Is the price of tickets a factor? How does the fact that a lot of shows and theatres sell their tickets to time-shares, ticket resellers, Continue reading

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Down town businesses finally on Branson Convention Center web site – Thank you!

The primary reasons he wrote the column was because the web site not only ignored Branson’s historic downtown district but also, although listing many other businesses in Branson, did not list any from the historic downtown district. Continue reading

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Preservation and parking among major concerns of Historic Downtown Branson Business Owners

The group expressed concern about the preservation of some of the downtowns remaining historical sites. They said projects to preserve these sights would require funding and the mayor was asked Continue reading

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Branson’s TanStone permits in place, tree fine tops $36,000

According to a presentation given by city of Branson staff members, all the appropriate permits for excavation, tree removal, and blasting were in effect when work started on the TanStone Plaza commercial Continue reading

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