Costco???

I stand corrected: In discussion 159, I said the “Mayor denied any applications were on file from Costco”. Ok, so it was NOT the current Mayor. It was actually the current CAO. Today I reviewed the video. After appearing to discuss the direct question about a Costco with the Mayor (off mic.), the CAO Andrew McNeill Said….

“No application has been filed yet for a Costco. So… Um, as soon as we know. And as soon as we uhhh as uhhh… As soon as, or if a Costco application is filed we will share that with the community.”

But after all of the discussions going on in various Facebook groups, it seems the Mayor felt it necessary to quickly respond publicly with a statement. In part, here is what he said….

“An application for Pre-consultation has been submitted to the Town, and Town staff are working through the development approvals process with the applicant.”

Now it is important to point out, the “large retailer” the Mayor says this statement applies to, may not be a Costco. He never said so in his statement. To me, it’s just strange that the current CAO says “No applications were on file” and the Mayor says, “An application for pre-consultation has been submitted”.

Oh well, they likely didn’t review the video prior to writing the comment. Probably just mixed up wording. I’m sure they want to make it all about them when it does happen. It sounds more and more like it will happen. (Unless there is another “large retailer” and surveyors and Costco employees are misinformed. )

I picked up a few things at Costco last night. Again, I engaged a Costco employee with the direct question about opening in Wasaga Beach. Her answer was that several of the Staff at Costco are looking forward to it opening because they live in Wasaga Beach and will transfer to that store.

FANTASTIC– I wonder how many jobs this translates into?

Frankly, it doesn’t matter who announces big decisions like this. The questions still remain;

Is it is good for Wasaga Beach?

Is it good for other businesses in Wasaga Beach? Will it cause a massive retail ripple effect in the West end? I know as consumers, many of us can’t wait. I also know as a business owner, it can have its ups and downs.

Time will tell.