LST Public Input

The Peoria City Council is considering making an offer to the LST Ship Memorial Foundation to relocate the LST 325, a historic World War II navy ship, from Evansville to Peoria. Two potential docking locations along the downtown river front are being considered: in front of the "River Station" building or between I-74 and the RiverPlex. Staff estimates the cost of the dock at $1.5 million, but is seeking outside funding that would cover at least half that cost. The on-going cost to the City is estimated at about $50,000 per year. More information can be found at www.facebook.com/LSTPeoria and www.lstmemorial.org. Please take a moment to answer a few questions that will help the City Council gauge your interest in this project.

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* 1. How would you characterize your support for brining the LST 325 to Peoria?

I think its a great idea no matter where it is docked.

I support it, but only if it is located near the River Station building (aka Rock Island Depot).

I support it, but only if is located near the RiverPlex.

I do not support it in either location.

I have not yet made up my mind.

Other (please specify)

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* 2. If you answered that you support the project above, why do you think it is a good idea (choose all that apply)?

I think it will draw more visitors to downtown Peoria from outside the immediate area.

I think it will help other downtown businesses (restarants, retail, other attractions).

It would give me something else to do in Peoria.

It would be a great way to honor our veterans.

Other (please specify)

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* 3. If you did not indicate support for the project above, why (select all that apply)?

The initial cost (estimated at $1.5 million) is too high.

The ongoing cost (estimated at $50,000/year) is too high.

It will block views along the river front.

It does not fit within our downtown, regardless of location.

We do not need another attraction in downtown.

Other (please specify)

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* 4. If the LST 325 were docked in Peoria, how likely is it that you would visit it?

Definitely

Probably

Maybe

Not at all

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* 5. The LST 325 has visited Peoria twice in the last 10 years. Did you tour the ship?

Yes, I went both times it was here.

Yes, I went one of the times it was here.

No, I did not live in the area when it was here.

No, I lived in the area but I did not visit the ship when it was here.

Other (please specify)

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* 6. On a scale of 1 (totally supportive) to 7 (totally in opposition), how would you describe your position on bringing the LST 325 to Peoria?

Totally Supportive

Neutral

Totally Opposed

Totally Supportive

Neutral

Totally Opposed

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* 7. Describe where you live.

I live in the City of Peoria.

I don't live in Peoria, but I live in the region.

I live outside the region.

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* 1. How would you characterize your support for brining the LST 325 to Peoria?

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* 2. If you answered that you support the project above, why do you think it is a good idea (choose all that apply)?

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* 3. If you did not indicate support for the project above, why (select all that apply)?

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* 4. If the LST 325 were docked in Peoria, how likely is it that you would visit it?

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* 5. The LST 325 has visited Peoria twice in the last 10 years. Did you tour the ship?

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* 6. On a scale of 1 (totally supportive) to 7 (totally in opposition), how would you describe your position on bringing the LST 325 to Peoria?

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* 7. Describe where you live.

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* 8. Is there anything else you would like to share?