[Mpls] arts action needed now

Have been a big supporter of the arts--particularly visual arts---since '56...even a sundaypainter...fortunate to have participated with Joan Mondale's LRT station art (citizen groups) The funding discussion for this expenditure goes back several years...CLIC recommendations questioned

[Mpls] Hiawatha flats and campaign contributions

Has anyone ever pushed for a blind trust idea for campaign contributions over a certain amount? Elected officials often set up blind trusts in personal investments/estates ... sure some very creative people could get around it (conversations at cocktail fundraisers, a whisper in the ear of the

[Mpls] hiawatha flats

As I mentioned last november, there were several issues of importance to the community and the planning department...not just height but the massing or wall like appearance of the project, the increase of parking from l.0 to a bump of l.2, feeling by more than one that the 46th street transit

[Mpls] planning commisson-hiawatha flats/

In response to doug walters inquiry...I didn't attend but did watch the four hours of meeting Monday. The zoning was increased to promote density (several commissioners stressed how important this is to fully utilize Hwy. 55 and LRT). CUP (conditional use permit)and site plan denied-variance

[Mpls] last weeks' library board meeting

After all the election frenzy subsides, hopefully those interested will follow the current discussions on the library board. Despite all the new members who will be on that board, they will need to live with the current proposed budget to be approved Nov./Dec. At the last meeting, discussion

[Mpls] last weeks' library board meeting

After all the election frenzy subsides, hopefully those interested will follow the current discussions on the library board. Despite all the new members who will be on that board, they will need to live with the current proposed budget to be approved Nov./Dec. At the last meeting, discussion

[Mpls] Re: today's city council budget presentations ***CORRECTION*** posted yesterda

I failed to mention that one other council member was present at Wednesday's presentations on CPED/NRP/ and mpls. library (as well as later police/citizen review) ***Council member Paul Zerby CM Zerby has rarely missed a council, committee, budget presentation or

[Mpls] fire alarm/evacuation at city hall today; need for better procedures?

as mentioned in previous message on city council hearings today, a fire alarm/evacuation was announced ending the library board presentation before completion of questions. Light flashing in council chambers, announcement that there was a fire in the building, evacuate and do not use the

[Mpls] Southwest Journal Oct. 10-23 issue

New issue with informative and excellent coverage of at large library and park board candidates, best mayor for affordable housing policies, NRP chances with each candidate. It was interesting to read Samantha Smart's responses...some of her suggestions (some going back to July of 2003) were

[Mpls] Food drive

A note of appreciation to the neighbors and forum readers who donated over 500 lbs. of food and supplies for the local Minnehaha food shelf (located at MUMC East 50th st. and 37th ave. so and serving clients from lake street to the airport and Cedar ave so to the River). The event was made

[Mpls] re:arts advocacy in mpls

In response to Ms. Englund's question, What's the point? I apologize if I wasn't clear with the quote from the clic report. I was responding to an inquiry from another forum participant who had asked if the Clic report had referenced the arts request for bonding. I had the information so I

[Mpls] re:arts advocacy in mpls

In response to Ms. Englund's question, What's the point? I apologize if I wasn't clear with the quote from the clic report. I was responding to an inquiry from another forum participant who had asked if the Clic report had referenced the arts request for bonding. I had the information so I

[Mpls] re:arts advocacy in mpls

In response to Ms. Englund's question, What's the point? I apologize if I wasn't clear with the quote from the clic report. I was responding to an inquiry from another forum participant who had asked if the Clic report had referenced the arts request for bonding. I had the information so I

[Mpls] Food drive for minnehaha food shelf at DustJacket books--Sunday is final day

Sunday will be the final day for this critical food drive. Hope our neighbors in south and southwest mpls. will be able to help. Please drop donations of non perishable food, cleaning supplies and personal care items (shampoo,soap,toothbrushes/paste,toilet paper) etc.) at: DustJacket Books

[Mpls] food drive for local food shelf at DUST JACKET BOOKS

Thank you to Commissioner McLaughlin for holding a Katrina food drive. The extent of this disaster has impacted our local food shelf (Minnehaha food shelf). Our major supplier, Hope for the City, is doing a wonderful relief effort on the Gulf. But this means the many families depending on

[Mpls] independent boards forums for tomorrow

Bottom of ballot, league women voters, etc are hosting a bunch of stuff tomorrow. Nicollet Island 7:30 am De laSalle h.s. (also nicolett Island) 6:30 pm Also library board meeting tomorrow night (downtown, 4th floor) One item of interest will hit the agenda at about 7:30 (from mpl site) in

[Mpls] Forum Tonight---Library, Park, Estimate and taxation

Reminder... tonight Bottom of ballot forum on the above 3 boards. Temple Israel 7-9 pm corner 24th and Emerson (1/2 block west 24th street and Hennepin Avenue) Thanks, cheryl luger _ On the road to retirement? Check out MSN Life

[Mpls] Independent board candidate forums

Thank you, Dorie, for stepping forward on the park board forum (at large and by district). Forums like these are alot of work! When Commissioner Young wrote hoping someone would do this, I figured no one individual would take the time. Library Board is covered (until after the primary), Park

[Mpls] library board candidate forum

Dear forum readers, The pre-primary forums are over and thanks to all of you who have followed the forums and discussions here. Special thanks to Colin Hamilton and the Friends of the Library. They arranged these discussions within a tight time frame...and thanks to the FOL moderators who

[Mpls] library candidate forum/Q A

Last chance to hear the candidates: Walker Library, this Sat. 2 pm If you've already attended a forum, consider attending this last one...the questions change, rotate by candidate...it really takes at least 2 forums to adequately compare the candidates and where we will spend our 12 votes

[Mpls] library board candidate forum

Thank you, Sheldon, for notice on radio coverage for Hosmer lib. forum! Reminder (nag,nag,nag): HOSMER LIB tONIGHT 6:30 wALKER sATURDAY 2PM Last 2 forums, by attending both, can get a good idea of candidates views...questions are rotated 3 candidates at a time. 17 of the l9

[Mpls] another test message. lib computer again refused.said not properly installed

Sorry about this. can't understand why won't install (only went thru twice) _ Don’t just search. Find. Check out the new MSN Search! http://search.msn.click-url.com/go/onm00200636ave/direct/01/ REMINDERS: 1. Be civil! Please read

[Mpls] Library candidate forums/ Q A's

Eight down and just 2 to go. Hosmer347 East 36th street Tues 8/16 6:30-8 Walker 2880 Hennepin Sat 8/20 2 pm Thank you for the responses...at least someone is paying attention to this race. Would be nice to see some of the more active forum writers at these library debates...it

[Mpls] Ignore this message. trial run. access from lib computer denied for several wl

Trial run thank you c. luger _ Express yourself instantly with MSN Messenger! Download today - it's FREE! http://messenger.msn.click-url.com/go/onm00200471ave/direct/01/ REMINDERS: 1. Be civil! Please read the NEW RULES at

[Mpls] (no subject)

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