ARC versus Starbucks

I've heard that Starbucks told ARC in Monday's meeting, that they've made some minor changes to their plan but are essentially are sticking to their plan. ARC basically said we will not approve your plan but if you change your mind and agree to the ARC plan, then ARC will give approval.

Now the big battle comes to Tampa City Council. City Council normally goes along with ARC but in this case the pundits think City Council will overrule ARC due to the overwhelming support by businesses and residents. (for an exception to the support for Starbucks read CaraH's comments to my first Starbucks posting.)

The City Council meeting is THURSDAY, APRIL 14TH 6:00 P.M. at the TAMPA CITY COUNCIL CHAMBERS 315 EAST KENNEDY BOULEVARD.

So we need to call, email, and write City Council or jump up and down outside the the Council Chambers, chanting "We want our coffee, we want our coffee."

Here is contact info: 813/274-8131 or email all of the council members at http://www.tampagov.net/appl_customer_service_center/form.asp?strServiceID=43

To paraphrase the General Cigar Dave - "Deep Sips". (from Smoke This - radio show)