No to Costco idea at empty store...

No to Costco idea

at empty store

I vote no on a Costco in the old Montgomery Wards location. First

of all, a Costco doesn’t fit in with the Bella Terra concept. I would

like to see more of the small shop idea extend to that side of the

complex. It would make a nice place to walk and shop.

The traffic that Costco would bring in would be detrimental to an

already congested area. Costco needs to be in an area that is farther

away from the entrance and exit of the freeway. I also think that

there would be a huge parking problem with having Costco. The one in

Fountain Valley is close enough for us. If Huntington Beach wants its

own Costco, they can redevelop another area that is more industrial

in nature, for instance the northwest side of town. Either that, or

tear down the whole shopping center at Magnolia and Garfield (where

K-Mart was) and put in a parking structure.

Costco adjacent to Bella Terra is a poor location. Don’t do it.

DIANA LESTER

Huntington Beach

And a big yes

to the idea

We definitely are in favor of a Costco in Huntington Beach.

DICK and LINDA STRATEN

Huntington Beach

Closest Costco is

in Fountain Valley

I am a resident of Huntington Beach, and both my husband and I

would love to have a Costco where the old Montgomery Ward was. The

closest is in Fountain Valley, so we vote yes!

MARION MIELE

Huntington Beach

A Costco or at least something quick

Yes, a Costco would be fine at the Montgomery Ward building. I am

not sure it matches the type of other stores in the mall, but we

would welcome it. Just have almost any kind of store there soon.

Why does it take so long to decide what to do at this mall?

CAROLE WRIGHT

Fountain Valley

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Costco will bring

dollars into town

I tried the hotline number, and the box was full. I sure hope that

means lots of people called to say yes to Costco. I talked to several

friends tonight who were thrilled to think Huntington Beach may get a

Costco. A great store, prices, merchandise, and they stand behind

everything they sell. And it sure would be nice to shop in my

hometown and have us get that tax revenue! I’ve been to four

different functions in the last month and each got food and dessert

from Costco -- and not because of price but because of the great

taste.

JANET GOLDSTEIN

Huntington Beach

Get the Costco here by the holidays

Yes, yes, yes. Replacing the old Montgomery Ward with a new Costco

is a terrific idea. More revenue for the city; easier shopping for

the residents. I can hardly wait to shop there rather than the

Fountain Valley Costco. I will be at the new location much more

frequently. What a great idea. Can it get done by the holiday season?

ELLEN KNUFF

Huntington Beach

Straight to the Costco point

We would like to see a Costco store on the old Montgomery Wards

property.

ED and KATHI PERRY

Huntington Beach

Costco would contribute

I stepped into the Montgomery Ward once and guess what I saw?

Nothing special or appealing. I mean, could get this stuff anywhere

else, such as Mervyn’s next door or even Target down the street. I

also noticed that there were only a few customers -- me and maybe

eight other people, counting a mom and her three kids. I knew this

place did not contribute much to Huntington Beach.

That is why I agree with the idea of tearing down the Montgomery

Ward and replacing it with a Costco. That is one of the greatest

ideas I have heard for a while. I love Costco, and who doesn’t? Every

time I step into any Costco, it is always packed. It also offers

everything that the Montgomery Ward once had and much, much more. I

also like the idea of not having to drive weekly all the way to

Fountain Valley just to go to Costco. Fountain Valley has a Costco

and Sam’s Club. Huntington Beach has neither. I think this will

contribute greatly to Huntington Beach and its residents.

LUCIA PHAN

Huntington Beach

Not all of them need deep screening

Regarding the June 23 article “City Wants Open Books,” I agree

with City Councilman Don Hansen that most of Huntington Beach’s city

board, committee and commission members -- and anyone so generous as

to volunteer for one of the many art, Fourth of July and historical

advisory groups, among others -- should not be subject to so much

scrutiny regarding personal financial interests and holdings in the

city that they may be dissuaded from participation.

However, in the case of our appointed planning commission, I think

that it is appropriate to require a basic background check,

conflict-of-interest disclosure, as well as a credit check -- as any

savvy landlord or car dealer would require -- to ensure that these

closest “last-gate” advisors to our City Council (in regard to

development or its blockage) have only the best interests of our city

in mind.

TOM POLKOW

Huntington Beach

Police do wonderful job; check them out

I have been reading with great interest the letters that the

residents of Huntington Beach have written bashing the Huntington

Beach Police Department. As a senior volunteer for the department, I

see how it really works and why they do the things they do. I suggest

that these people, who are continually critical of our police

department, take the Citizens’ Academy Class. It is a 13-week course

detailing all aspects of the department. It is free to people who

live in Huntington Beach. It will give you great insight into the

workings of such divisions as dispatch, SWAT, patrol, air unit,

investigation, K9 unit and more.

After participating in this course a few years ago, I decided to

become a volunteer. I am honored and proud to be associated with

these dedicated men and women, whom I think do a wonderful job.

RUTH BRISKY

Huntington Beach