[Mpls] Minneapolis Bill of Rights Defense Committee

2003-01-10 Thread ken bradley
Minneapolis Bill of Rights Defense Committee The Minneapolis Bill of Rights Defense Committee was formed in order to promote a City Resolution opposing those parts of the USA PATRIOT and Homeland Security Acts, and associated orders and directives that threaten our Constitutionally guaranteed

[Mpls] Fwd: new radio talk show on politics (fwd)

2003-01-10 Thread Annie Young
For all the late night owl political junkies another show that may provide some lessons for all of us whether it be city, state or national politics. Annie Young East Phillips -- Forwarded message -- Date: Thu, 09 Jan 2003 09:32:31 -0600 From: David Schultz [EMAIL PROTECTED]

Re: [Mpls] Minneapolis Bill of Rights Defense Committee

2003-01-10 Thread ken bradley
I appoligize for not signing this post. Ken Bradley Corcoran Neighborhood ken bradley [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: Minneapolis Bill of Rights Defense Committee The Minneapolis Bill of Rights Defense Committee was formed in order to promote a City Resolution opposing those parts of the USA PATRIOT

Re: [Mpls] 35W Access Project and 35W south to Lake street exit

2003-01-10 Thread Mike Hess
I have reviewed the phillipspartnership web site for information on the project. One thing that surprised me was the location of the southbound Lake Street exit ramp. As a test I when I travel 35W south I have been determining how "fast" I can get from the 35W lanes over to the far right lane as

[Mpls] List Naming Activist Groups as Terrorist

2003-01-10 Thread Mike Jones
Everytime I try to get the list from the DPS website, I either get a page not found message or get something else. Can somebody find an updated link or even email me the list? I would really appreciate it. Thanks, Mike Jones Uptown

[Mpls] a question for O. Moore and D. Samules

2003-01-10 Thread Fredlud
If folks from each campaign could get this question to the candidates for the 3rd Ward council seat I would be grateful. There is movement in MPLS to introduce and pass a resolution in the city council to opposing those parts of the USA PATRIOT and Homeland Security Acts, and associated orders

RE: [Mpls] Lyndale Ave. Light Rail?

2003-01-10 Thread dyna
I doubt we'll ever see light rail on Lyndale Avenue again- the right of way is just too narrow, unless folks want to give up a few lanes. I attended a meeting some time ago regarding the Southwest LRT proposal. I do recall asking how the proposed route would affect the existing bicycle

RE: [Mpls] Something for The Mpls City Council

2003-01-10 Thread Michael Atherton
Dean Zimmermann wrote: My thanks to Mark Snyder and Phyllis Kahn for urging the City of Minneapolis to pass a resolution urging federal authorities to respect the rights of local citizens. Personally, I think it is a great idea and if someone would like to forward to me two or three

RE: [Mpls] Lyndale Ave. Light Rail

2003-01-10 Thread Dan Fehler
I also attended a workshop on the Southwest Trail. I asked why Lyndale was recommended as the route between Downtown and Uptown, rather then Hennepin. According to their studies, Hennepin has a much higher traffic level. Also, I suspect that the main concern about adding LRT to Lyndale is

Re: [Mpls] Does father know best?

2003-01-10 Thread David Strand
Can you say Romer vs. Evans? And supposedly Republicans support the idea of local control. David Strand Lorin Park --- Terrell Brown [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: Or in this case does the Minnesota Legislature know better than the Minneapolis City Council. Not long ago the Minneapolis City

[Mpls] Roundtable announcement: US Trade deficit

2003-01-10 Thread Tony Prokott
In case some in the SW Minneapolis area might like to meet in person. The Southwest Roundtable Will discuss the topic “America’s Trade Deficit… It Has Got to End, What Then?” What: The Southwest Roundtable When: Thursday February 6, 2003 7-9 PM Where: Pershing Park Neighborhood Center, 48th

[Mpls] Re: response from council members

2003-01-10 Thread Tim Bonham
It might also depend on your location: Jonathan is Barb Johnson's constituent, you are not. Why aren't you talking to your own council member, Dan N.? Also, frankly, if I was a Council Member, I would put a message like this pretty low on my call-back list. Given the accusatory tone of

[Mpls] Re: Something for The Mpls City Council

2003-01-10 Thread Tim Bonham
So Michael, at least tell us the name of this airline, so we can try to choose another one that treats it's customers better the next time we travel. Tim Bonham, Ward 12, Standish-Ericsson P.S. he proceeded to tell me that he ... could have me branded as a trouble maker. And for those of us on

[Mpls] Light Rail; Good Food

2003-01-10 Thread Jim Mork
Regarding the issue of light rail along Lyndale, I have to say that I'll be happy if they finihs the existing light rail project and VERY surprised if we see any other similar projects anytime soon. Thanks to a lot of existing political obstacles. Carol Molnau won't be a SWAT team for mass

[Mpls] City budget: tough choices for tough times

2003-01-10 Thread List Manager
City leaders prep themselves, and others, for $55 million in cuts in expected spending over the next five years...and that's before the state cuts any local govt aid. The details are grim...greatly reduced community-development funds, a 23 percent cut to the cops, delayed fixing of the