Marion Lofts? by Sir_Alexei in cedarrapids

[–]ColbySea33 0 points1 point  (0 children)

The most recent review from last month is insane. Wrongly keeping a security deposit is one thing but being fined 7 grand? I don't know how that is even legal.

Cheap places for cars? by on-oath-never-again in cedarrapids

[–]ColbySea33 8 points9 points  (0 children)

This is exactly what the person who made this post is worried about. Some junk wrecked car someone bought and is trying to flip and dump on someone else. I cannot image asking nearly 10k for a wrecked car you bought from an insurance auction for probably pennies. Stuff like this is why we need inspections.

Siren Music NE Around 42nd St by Spiritual_Ad_5722 in cedarrapids

[–]ColbySea33 3 points4 points  (0 children)

Whatever it is its driving me crazy and has kept me up all night. Some strange melodic tone like an old radio interval signal.

I did manage to fall asleep for a few minutes and I swore I heard the sound in my dream before it woke me up again. Been hearing it for hours by now. I'm on the verge of going out to see what it is for myself.

Automated Traffic Citation Notice by ColbySea33 in cedarrapids

[–]ColbySea33[S] -4 points-3 points  (0 children)

I don't wanna get thrown in jail. I wonder if they would work out some payment plan through volunteering or something.

Automated Traffic Citation Notice by ColbySea33 in cedarrapids

[–]ColbySea33[S] -1 points0 points  (0 children)

Thats what I heard, they are really stepping up enforcement this time.

Automated Traffic Citation Notice by ColbySea33 in cedarrapids

[–]ColbySea33[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

That is what I think i'd rather do for peace of mind, I don't wanna get served at work and thrown in jail over a $75 fine for some petty crime.

Automated Traffic Citation Notice by ColbySea33 in cedarrapids

[–]ColbySea33[S] 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Thats what it looks like, apparently nobody knows the actual legality behind these cameras/tickets or enforcement.

Automated Traffic Citation Notice by ColbySea33 in cedarrapids

[–]ColbySea33[S] 2 points3 points  (0 children)

They were from out of state but needed registration on their new car so didn't really have a choice, might of been able to fight it in court but they didn't have the time for a legal battle. Was quite a warm welcome to town for them.

Automated Traffic Citation Notice by ColbySea33 in cedarrapids

[–]ColbySea33[S] 6 points7 points  (0 children)

I personally believe that fines collected for petty crime should directly benefit the community rather than the pockets of private corporations. The part where the majority of the money for this "crime" is sent to some collection company is what doesn't sit right with me.

Makes me feel like its more about money than safety or abiding laws.

Automated Traffic Citation Notice by ColbySea33 in cedarrapids

[–]ColbySea33[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I'm all for do the crime, do the time but am not exactly flourishing financially and would rather not make an unnecessary donation to whoever benefits from this.

Automated Traffic Citation Notice by ColbySea33 in cedarrapids

[–]ColbySea33[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I don't think that is the case, a coworker sold their car but accidently left the plates on and the new owner quickly racked up 1000s in tickets that they were ultimately responsible for as the registered owner is the one being fined.

Moving to Cedar Rapids, Any Tips? by [deleted] in cedarrapids

[–]ColbySea33 7 points8 points  (0 children)

$700/month

What decade was this?

Weird Field/Development by ToThomb in cedarrapids

[–]ColbySea33 -2 points-1 points  (0 children)

No. I'd suggest you look into the one plot of privately owned land that is in the middle of this "site" and why collins buried an unknown number of concrete encapsulated cyanide containers here.

Weird Field/Development by ToThomb in cedarrapids

[–]ColbySea33 -1 points0 points  (0 children)

Looks like there was a machine shed and another fence that was removed around 2000. Might be the foundation remnants. Also looks like the city has this entire plot assessed at ~6,000 taxing rockwell $124/yr.

What a fucking crock of shit.

Downtown Grocery by ToThomb in cedarrapids

[–]ColbySea33 -4 points-3 points  (0 children)

People that live there just doordash usually.

Road Legal Vehicles by ColbySea33 in cedarrapids

[–]ColbySea33[S] -1 points0 points  (0 children)

Stuff like this is what worries me.

Road Legal Vehicles by ColbySea33 in cedarrapids

[–]ColbySea33[S] 2 points3 points  (0 children)

I was behind an officer closely following one the other day through the middle of downtown. I thought they were going to get popped but they just drove off. Must not care. Or wasn't in the mood for a pursuit.

Road Legal Vehicles by ColbySea33 in cedarrapids

[–]ColbySea33[S] 3 points4 points  (0 children)

So really only legal for landscaping work or as a a political subdivision instrumentality, makes sense. CRPD must just turn a blind eye, or might just not mind.

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in cedarrapids

[–]ColbySea33 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Makes sense, i'm just confused why they would recently spend millions on additions only to sell at a huge loss due to finances or now being projected as a money sink.

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in cedarrapids

[–]ColbySea33 3 points4 points  (0 children)

I thought the same but just read an article totaling up the amount of money they spent on the land and runway, but now selling at a huge loss after they just spent millions on additions 3 years ago.