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The hill with a curve is very dangerous in places with little or no walking room off of the street.
May 19, 2015 by
Jennifer McKinney (5 points)
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The hill with a curve is very dangerous in places with little or no walking room off of the street.
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I would like the opportunity to work with the Van Buren skateboarding community and gather the money ourselves to build a permanent real skate park in Van Buren. The members of our community have no...
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I would like the opportunity to work with the Van Buren skateboarding community and gather the money ourselves to build a permanent real skate park in Van Buren. The members of our community have no where to do what they love or to express themselves in a progressive manner. We could start a Charity too get the property and build the place we would just like the opportunity to do so. Please email me at joehfp98@gmail.com to help me understand what I need to do through parks and rec and how I can get this started us skaters can handle the rest! Fort Smith has 3 parks all we have is storefronts and sidewalks with no skateboarding signs keep the youth off of streets with traffic and give us a place to skate! What if one of these kids has the opportunity to become the next pro?
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Feb 17, 2019 by
Joseph Price (7 points)
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I would like the opportunity to work with the Van Buren skateboarding community and gather the money ourselves to build a permanent real skate park in Van Buren. The members of our community have no where to do what they love or to express themselves in a progressive manner. We could start a Charity too get the property and build the place we would just like the opportunity to do so. Please email me at joehfp98@gmail.com to help me understand what I need to do through parks and rec and how I can get this started us skaters can handle the rest! Fort Smith has 3 parks all we have is storefronts and sidewalks with no skateboarding signs keep the youth off of streets with traffic and give us a place to skate! What if one of these kids has the opportunity to become the next pro?
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The City of Van Buren owns some land between the Access road (by Coltons) and Bear Track Drive. It is currently just being used as a place to store gravel. This would be a perfect place to build a...
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The City of Van Buren owns some land between the Access road (by Coltons) and Bear Track Drive. It is currently just being used as a place to store gravel. This would be a perfect place to build a park, and would be a great asset for the city. There is a large number of kids/teens in the surrounding neighborhood, and a park would give them an opportunity to get some exercise and make some friends (and turn off the tablets, Playstation, and Xbox). The park would need to have activities for young children, as well as teens and adults. Some examples; a playground, swing set, tether-ball, basketball court, tennis court, skateboard/BMX bike course, climbing center, a pavilion with a couple of picnic tables, etc.
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Mar 27, 2017 by
Matt (5 points)
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The City of Van Buren owns some land between the Access road (by Coltons) and Bear Track Drive. It is currently just being used as a place to store gravel. This would be a perfect place to build a park, and would be a great asset for the city. There is a large number of kids/teens in the surrounding neighborhood, and a park would give them an opportunity to get some exercise and make some friends (and turn off the tablets, Playstation, and Xbox). The park would need to have activities for young children, as well as teens and adults. Some examples; a playground, swing set, tether-ball, basketball court, tennis court, skateboard/BMX bike course, climbing center, a pavilion with a couple of picnic tables, etc.
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I wish I had the right answer, but this intersection needs attention sooner rather than later. In an ideal world Pointer Trail would be at least four lanes between Van Buren High School and Azure...
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I wish I had the right answer, but this intersection needs attention sooner rather than later. In an ideal world Pointer Trail would be at least four lanes between Van Buren High School and Azure Hills Drive.
This was posted as a conversation starter.....
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Nov 3, 2015 by
Don H (10 points)
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I wish I had the right answer, but this intersection needs attention sooner rather than later. In an ideal world Pointer Trail would be at least four lanes between Van Buren High School and Azure Hills Drive.
This was posted as a conversation starter.....
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We need to get the funding back to the police and give them the ability get rid of the drugs and thieves. If they don't have funding or space in jail for these types we need another deterrent. I'm...
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We need to get the funding back to the police and give them the ability get rid of the drugs and thieves. If they don't have funding or space in jail for these types we need another deterrent. I'm pretty sure a bumpy road is nothing to a safe neighborhood
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Jan 19, 2016 by
af (5 points)
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We need to get the funding back to the police and give them the ability get rid of the drugs and thieves. If they don't have funding or space in jail for these types we need another deterrent. I'm pretty sure a bumpy road is nothing to a safe neighborhood
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Create an ordinance to stop panhandling anywhere in the city of van buren. These people make a living out of it instead of going to work like everyone else.
Dec 21, 2020 by
Jimmy Pound (13 points)
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Create an ordinance to stop panhandling anywhere in the city of van buren. These people make a living out of it instead of going to work like everyone else.
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Fix the intersection at 11th street and East end/Main street by eliminating the through-way from main street/east end onto 64 hwy. Thereby eliminating a large number of at fault accidents d/t...
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Fix the intersection at 11th street and East end/Main street by eliminating the through-way from main street/east end onto 64 hwy. Thereby eliminating a large number of at fault accidents d/t inability to see oncoming traffic around stopped traffic at that intersection
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Sep 21, 2017 by
Jessica (5 points)
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Fix the intersection at 11th street and East end/Main street by eliminating the through-way from main street/east end onto 64 hwy. Thereby eliminating a large number of at fault accidents d/t inability to see oncoming traffic around stopped traffic at that intersection
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You have a dangerous intersection where 4 cars at a 4 way stop can go three different ways. The right of way becomes confusing especially for the elderly folks I see struggling through this bloated...
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You have a dangerous intersection where 4 cars at a 4 way stop can go three different ways. The right of way becomes confusing especially for the elderly folks I see struggling through this bloated intersection. I realize this isn't really a solution but can we look into this. Thanks!
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Sep 7, 2016 by
Craig Barnett (5 points)
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You have a dangerous intersection where 4 cars at a 4 way stop can go three different ways. The right of way becomes confusing especially for the elderly folks I see struggling through this bloated intersection. I realize this isn't really a solution but can we look into this. Thanks!
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Many of us living in Crawford County are alarmed that Van Buren, animal control, euthanizes animals after 5 days if owner not located. Is there not a way to allow these animals to be adopted by...
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Many of us living in Crawford County are alarmed that Van Buren, animal control, euthanizes animals after 5 days if owner not located. Is there not a way to allow these animals to be adopted by members in our community? I realize there may be a need for some animals to be euthanized but not allowing the animals to be adopted seems unusually cruel and harsh to me and other people living in Crawford County. I would truly appreciate any input your office has on the subject.
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Mar 12, 2017 by
Angela Burrows- Dapson (5 points)
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Many of us living in Crawford County are alarmed that Van Buren, animal control, euthanizes animals after 5 days if owner not located. Is there not a way to allow these animals to be adopted by members in our community? I realize there may be a need for some animals to be euthanized but not allowing the animals to be adopted seems unusually cruel and harsh to me and other people living in Crawford County. I would truly appreciate any input your office has on the subject.
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Fix the terrible roads!
May 23, 2015 by
John Lasater (5 points)
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Fix the terrible roads!
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The neighbor shot a stray puppy in the stomache. It did not die. Now it has crawled under my other neighbor house and is suffering and crying. The police said their hands are tied. I tryed to call...
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The neighbor shot a stray puppy in the stomache. It did not die. Now it has crawled under my other neighbor house and is suffering and crying. The police said their hands are tied. I tryed to call animal control. Only to find our city does not have one. Ofcourse Fortsmith can not help. This is not acceptable. These animals need help in our community.
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Aug 6, 2022 by
Miranda White (5 points)
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The neighbor shot a stray puppy in the stomache. It did not die. Now it has crawled under my other neighbor house and is suffering and crying. The police said their hands are tied. I tryed to call animal control. Only to find our city does not have one. Ofcourse Fortsmith can not help. This is not acceptable. These animals need help in our community.
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Van Buren is is the only town in the area without a running golf course. Citizens and the High School golf team are having to drive 20-30 minutes to smaller towns to play golf, thus pouring money into...
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Van Buren is is the only town in the area without a running golf course. Citizens and the High School golf team are having to drive 20-30 minutes to smaller towns to play golf, thus pouring money into other towns and their restaurants. Cedars is a 9 hole course on 68 acres that would be a perfect addition to the wonderful park and city lake area. The course is currently owned by the city but being poorly managed by a private family. I recommend that the City of Van Buren take control of the golf course and use COVID relief funds and other supplements to renovate the course and the equipment needed to mow/maintain the layout. There is no reason why Alma, Mountainburg, Poteau, Dyer, Charleston, Ozark, Clarksville, Fort Smith, and Danville can have golf courses while Van Buren citizens are left having to drive to play golf. The location of Cedars would allow weekday and weekend use for VB residents and the golf team.
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Apr 11, 2022 by
Collin Poole (14 points)
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Van Buren is is the only town in the area without a running golf course. Citizens and the High School golf team are having to drive 20-30 minutes to smaller towns to play golf, thus pouring money into other towns and their restaurants. Cedars is a 9 hole course on 68 acres that would be a perfect addition to the wonderful park and city lake area. The course is currently owned by the city but being poorly managed by a private family. I recommend that the City of Van Buren take control of the golf course and use COVID relief funds and other supplements to renovate the course and the equipment needed to mow/maintain the layout. There is no reason why Alma, Mountainburg, Poteau, Dyer, Charleston, Ozark, Clarksville, Fort Smith, and Danville can have golf courses while Van Buren citizens are left having to drive to play golf. The location of Cedars would allow weekday and weekend use for VB residents and the golf team.
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I think a multi-use trail would be a great opportunity to drive business to people who've already invested in our town of Van Buren. A multi-use path would drive foot traffic, bike traffic, increase...
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I think a multi-use trail would be a great opportunity to drive business to people who've already invested in our town of Van Buren. A multi-use path would drive foot traffic, bike traffic, increase tourism from the local area, and provide an opportunity for our community to improve it's health.
Looking at a map, I think it could be accomplished on side roads and back roads between each of those locations where it would be minimal impact on existing zones/construction.
I grew up in a small town in Indiana, but I would go to the city to bike/run/rollerblade on this trail:
https://www.bikethemonon.com/
The Monon Trail has been a huge boon for the local community with businesses boosted that were near or connected to the trial and new businesses have popped up over the years.
This would have to be phased and scaled, but has a ton of potential--maybe work with Ft Smith and connect to the Rice-Cardin trail by the river. I appreciate any consideration given to this idea.
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Jul 9, 2022 by
Joshua Alexander (15 points)
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I think a multi-use trail would be a great opportunity to drive business to people who've already invested in our town of Van Buren. A multi-use path would drive foot traffic, bike traffic, increase tourism from the local area, and provide an opportunity for our community to improve it's health.
Looking at a map, I think it could be accomplished on side roads and back roads between each of those locations where it would be minimal impact on existing zones/construction.
I grew up in a small town in Indiana, but I would go to the city to bike/run/rollerblade on this trail:
https://www.bikethemonon.com/
The Monon Trail has been a huge boon for the local community with businesses boosted that were near or connected to the trial and new businesses have popped up over the years.
This would have to be phased and scaled, but has a ton of potential--maybe work with Ft Smith and connect to the Rice-Cardin trail by the river. I appreciate any consideration given to this idea.
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I would love to see our parks and green spaces vastly improved on. I would like to see gardens, gardening clubs implemented for individuals to help maintain those features, I would like to see...
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I would love to see our parks and green spaces vastly improved on. I would like to see gardens, gardening clubs implemented for individuals to help maintain those features, I would like to see expanded walking / biking paths, I would like to see Lee Creek Park actually turned into what our penny tax was supposed to create. There are no facilities, there are next to no trash cans, there are no walking paths, etc. I would like to see our city park thriving, the road repaved, more places to sit and relax and enjoy the space. The Golf Course looks a hot mess. It's an embarrassment. And of course we need a community center with a pool and indoor facilities for our youth, a viable place to get exercise within our own community. I learned to swim in our city pool as a child, my kids don't have access to a pool. I would love for them to have the same opportunty as I had.
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Sep 22, 2022 by
Christy Davidson (11 points)
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I would love to see our parks and green spaces vastly improved on. I would like to see gardens, gardening clubs implemented for individuals to help maintain those features, I would like to see expanded walking / biking paths, I would like to see Lee Creek Park actually turned into what our penny tax was supposed to create. There are no facilities, there are next to no trash cans, there are no walking paths, etc. I would like to see our city park thriving, the road repaved, more places to sit and relax and enjoy the space. The Golf Course looks a hot mess. It's an embarrassment. And of course we need a community center with a pool and indoor facilities for our youth, a viable place to get exercise within our own community. I learned to swim in our city pool as a child, my kids don't have access to a pool. I would love for them to have the same opportunty as I had.
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Many people who have read his Morals and Dogmas have concluded Mr. Pike to be a Luciferian. Not someone who should be honored in the City square. Keep the Confederate soldier if you must but A. Pike...
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Many people who have read his Morals and Dogmas have concluded Mr. Pike to be a Luciferian. Not someone who should be honored in the City square. Keep the Confederate soldier if you must but A. Pike was not a good guy.
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Jul 28, 2020 by
Tom Siegel (10 points)
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Many people who have read his Morals and Dogmas have concluded Mr. Pike to be a Luciferian. Not someone who should be honored in the City square. Keep the Confederate soldier if you must but A. Pike was not a good guy.
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The code enforcer, the police department, the mayor and any/or other city officials needs to remove the vehicles. It has been going on for several months. It is becoming and eye sore and as a business...
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The code enforcer, the police department, the mayor and any/or other city officials needs to remove the vehicles. It has been going on for several months. It is becoming and eye sore and as a business owner/property owner it concerns me that the city is allowing this to continue. What do you plan to do to correct this issue?
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Aug 10, 2023 by
Donishia Turner (5 points)
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The code enforcer, the police department, the mayor and any/or other city officials needs to remove the vehicles. It has been going on for several months. It is becoming and eye sore and as a business owner/property owner it concerns me that the city is allowing this to continue. What do you plan to do to correct this issue?
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As we continue to be a great community for families to raise kids, I suggest, for new developments we required sidewalks installed in all neighborhoods and a requirement for a community playground...
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As we continue to be a great community for families to raise kids, I suggest, for new developments we required sidewalks installed in all neighborhoods and a requirement for a community playground area based on number of residents within walking distance...e.g. if the development is very large, it might need more than one. This will build community, keep our kids safer, and increase fitness levels and the health of those in Van Buren.
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Apr 2, 2023 by
Joshua Alexander (15 points)
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As we continue to be a great community for families to raise kids, I suggest, for new developments we required sidewalks installed in all neighborhoods and a requirement for a community playground area based on number of residents within walking distance...e.g. if the development is very large, it might need more than one. This will build community, keep our kids safer, and increase fitness levels and the health of those in Van Buren.
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As we expect to see growth in the River Valley over the next few years, based solely on the expansion at Ebbing ANG base, I think we need to update our building codes to give our city its unique...
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As we expect to see growth in the River Valley over the next few years, based solely on the expansion at Ebbing ANG base, I think we need to update our building codes to give our city its unique "store front" in the River Valley. If our city council sets clear building codes, business will meet them. I see this all over the country--a CVS in Arizona doesn't have to look the same as one in Florida or as one in Arkansas. I suggest we work with the Van Buren Chamber of Commerce, look at other well-developed small towns around the country and develop our codes to build on our traditions and posture us for the future. I think we miss a great development opportunity if we just throw up a bunch of metal buildings to meet immediate needs without any strategic planning
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Apr 2, 2023 by
Joshua Alexander (15 points)
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As we expect to see growth in the River Valley over the next few years, based solely on the expansion at Ebbing ANG base, I think we need to update our building codes to give our city its unique "store front" in the River Valley. If our city council sets clear building codes, business will meet them. I see this all over the country--a CVS in Arizona doesn't have to look the same as one in Florida or as one in Arkansas. I suggest we work with the Van Buren Chamber of Commerce, look at other well-developed small towns around the country and develop our codes to build on our traditions and posture us for the future. I think we miss a great development opportunity if we just throw up a bunch of metal buildings to meet immediate needs without any strategic planning
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The fire trucks tires are awful. Pumper 2 at Station 2 has bald and slick tires. That is so dangerous. Also need better equipment for the fire crews to work and train with. When they do train to...
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The fire trucks tires are awful. Pumper 2 at Station 2 has bald and slick tires. That is so dangerous. Also need better equipment for the fire crews to work and train with. When they do train to better themselves for the community, they hear griping from the fire
chief. There is no reason for the fire trucks to have equipment that is unsafe. Take care of them so they can take care of our community. Make them feel appreciated and they will do a better job. Also they are NOT Pop-A-Lock, they don’t unlock vehicles.
Leave that to the police like it used to be
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Sep 26, 2019 by
Michelle (5 points)
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The fire trucks tires are awful. Pumper 2 at Station 2 has bald and slick tires. That is so dangerous. Also need better equipment for the fire crews to work and train with. When they do train to better themselves for the community, they hear griping from the fire
chief. There is no reason for the fire trucks to have equipment that is unsafe. Take care of them so they can take care of our community. Make them feel appreciated and they will do a better job. Also they are NOT Pop-A-Lock, they don’t unlock vehicles.
Leave that to the police like it used to be
