tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7671777.post6316422033896988597..comments2023-10-21T05:31:04.705-05:00Comments on Merle Widmer's PEORIA WATCH: Peoria Riverfront Museum MailerMerle Widmerhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08788275198834985986noreply@blogger.comBlogger3125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7671777.post-3762122665039841062008-11-15T11:45:00.000-06:002008-11-15T11:45:00.000-06:00Iv'e posted the 360,000 breakout in previous blogs...Iv'e posted the 360,000 breakout in previous blogs. That less than this number are ANTICPATED to visit the museum puts a dimmer view on revenues projected. And with Superintendent Hinton refuswing to say how much #150 would pay per student bused to the riverfront disturbs me as this figure greatly determines museum revenue.<BR/><BR/>Don't count on taxpayers picking up the tab for these bus loads of kids viewing IMAX.Merle Widmerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04267875223386924271noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7671777.post-54021828230882111792008-11-10T10:24:00.000-06:002008-11-10T10:24:00.000-06:00Mr. Widmer, almost every time you post something i...Mr. Widmer, almost every time you post something in regard to this project, there are numbers misquoted. In this particular post you state that the Museum is claiming 360,000 visitors per year. That is not correct. I know it's difficult to follow all their numbers, but the museum planners have been very straightforward in attempting to explain these numbers. They've explained that their attendance projection includes three visitor segments as follows: <BR/>120,000 will visit only the Museum during their visit to Museum Sq.<BR/>120,000 will visit only the CAT Visitor Center during thir visit to Museum Sq.<BR/>120,000 will visit both the Museum and the CAT site during their visit to Museu Sq. <BR/>This results in a total of 360,000 visitors to Museum Sq, but only 240,000 to the Museum as well as 240,000 to the CAT site.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7671777.post-78553407482446485452008-11-05T21:34:00.000-06:002008-11-05T21:34:00.000-06:00Since many counties other than schools in Peoria C...Since many counties other than schools in Peoria County will be sending students at a reduced fee, these visits will have an impact on revenues collected from the projected 360,000 visitors per year. Example: At 4$ per student times say, 40,000 student visits per year is only $160,000. While souveniers, etc., will generate more revenue, some would take a dim view of poverty level kids spending money during the school day on amenities. (I have not come across any study showing improved school grades by museum visits).<BR/><BR/>Also, the museum committe spokesperson advised the county board that construction costs have risen over 15% and will continue to rise if a decision is not made soon. <BR/><BR/>The property or sales taxes will be imposed on Peoria County taxpayers, these taxpayers should ask for more information not the least of what the charges will be to take in all or any part of the museum and IMAX theatre.Merle Widmerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04267875223386924271noreply@blogger.com