What's the solution to the problem businesses are having with loitering in the bus shelters downtown? The Bemidji City Council voted on Monday to leave the bus shelters in place at 4th and Beltrami downtown--for now, at least.
The Downtown Development Authority (DDA) had requested they be removed and, while not mentioned in the DDA's request, the assumed reason is because the shelters have become the day-long hangouts for a group of people--and they are not downtown for the shopping.
Here's an extreme solution to the problem.
PAY & SIT: the private bench (HD) from Fabian Brunsing on Vimeo.
WOW! Let's hope it never comes to this!!
There is a problem with loitering and panhandling downtown. The community needs to work toward a solution that works for everyone. Any ideas?
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Hey Rita of Bemidji Bits!
Just came across your blog while looking for apts in Bemidji. I'm moving there from Chicago to start a new job at BSU. Thanks for the blog...it helps to get to know my new community!
Reminiscent of pay toilets. . .and we don't see them around much anymore. ¡Gracias a dios! (Can you spare me a dime?)
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