Re: [Mpls] Affordable Housing

2001-03-27 Thread craig miller
Mr. Krueger writes about landlords who lose their license via 'conduct on premise'. It can be argued that rental licensing or portions of it are unfair to the owner. I would personally prefer that no ordinance forced an owner to do anything but we have situations where it is within an

[Mpls] Dirty City

2001-03-27 Thread Wanda Johnson
I am a newcomer to this city and a friend of mine forwards me e-mails from this list on occasion. I can't dedicate the time to receive all the e-mails you regulars receive but I enjoy reading the ones I get from time to time. This recent thread of e-mails regarding our dirty city has me

Re: [Mpls] Sabri on....Is McDonald a DFLer?

2001-03-27 Thread bowmanjr
Although Steve Minn is certainly qualified to clarify for himself, if I remember correctly, Steve Minn was not technically a Republican on the Council. He was an independent, much like Council Member Lane. He simply espoused more fiscally conservative beliefs, hence being considered by many

[Mpls] Political parties

2001-03-27 Thread Carol Becker
I had a few comments on the recent posts about the DFL and other parties. I think some of this discussion comes from a lack of agreement on this list of what a political party is and what its role is in our community. Here is the definition I would propose: a political party is a group of

Re: [Mpls] Political parties

2001-03-27 Thread Rosalind Nelson
Please say more. What specific items in the DFL platform support the policies and actions (or lack of action) of the current mayor and council related to the Block E development, racially-based traffic stops, affordable housing, etc. Rosalind Nelson Bancroft At 06:40 AM 3/27/01 -0800, Carol

[Mpls] Questions about landlords and problem tenants

2001-03-27 Thread Scott McGerik
If I am correctly understanding the debate regarding landlords and problem tenants, the City of Minneapolis is holding the landlord responsible for the actions of problem tenants. Since a landlord is not present on the property all of the time, that means that the landlord can not eject the

[Mpls] McDonald is a DFLer

2001-03-27 Thread DPIEHL
I don't know all the details of Lisa McDonald's private life and personal aspirations (more info than anyone is entitled to), and don't have the specifics of the history of the conflict between Basim and Lisa because Lisa hasn't divulged this information to me, and not long ago Basim told me

Re: [Mpls] Questions about landlords and problem tenants

2001-03-27 Thread Darren Pierson
Here is a link that may help in regards to state laws for LL T. I am not sure if Minneapolis has more specific laws or regulations. However, I think the state takes up most LL T issues... The manual is in PDF format... http://www.ag.state.mn.us/consumer/housing/default.htm :) Darren St.

RE: [Mpls] Dirty City - Garbage cans on private commercial property

2001-03-27 Thread Michael McLaughlin
As a consultant to a number of neighborhood business associations throughout the city, I am not aware of a single municipally-provided litter container located on private property. The vast majority of city-provided litter containers are located within the public right-of-way, on sidewalks and

Re: [Mpls] Stadium funding (from Star-Tribune)

2001-03-27 Thread Jenn Hathaway
At the direction of the Legislature, the Council issued Revenue Bonds for the Metrodome. If instructed by the legislature the Council will issue bonds for a stadium within the limitations provided by IRS regulations and other applicable laws. The Council has no plans to issue bonds, because

[Mpls] Minneapolis/5D Green Party membership meeting 4/7

2001-03-27 Thread HolleB
Minneapolis/5th District Green Party -- MEMBERSHIP MEETING -- Saturday, April 7 • 10 a.m.-1 p.m. Martin Luther King Community Center 41st Street and Nicollet Avenue South, Minneapolis Meeting open - everyone welcome On #18 busline. For information

Re: [Mpls] List management (plus apology)

2001-03-27 Thread Poseleyj
Why is an apology necessary for kicking someone off the list who publicly villifies his/her neighbors? A chilling effect on free speech occurs when people don't post because they fear being publicly trashed. Even the first amendment is tempered by libel and slander laws. People form opinions

Re: [Mpls] List management (plus apology)

2001-03-27 Thread Janis Hall
I have to agree with Jude on this. One of my first experiences online was years ago (@300 baud, if any of you remember those bad old days). I got flamed off a bulletin board because the keeper of the chat list used language about women that I found offensive. I told him I thought his language

Re: [Mpls] Political parties

2001-03-27 Thread ferma001
Hate to be icky picky on this notion, but do not the Constitutions of both the DFL Repub Partys spell out what they are, definitionally speaking. Perhaps, some long time keeper of party trivia might put up the respective clauses from the constitutions bylaws. I think some of this

Re: [Mpls] List management (plus apology)

2001-03-27 Thread Eva Young
At 12:12 PM 3/27/01 EST, [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: Why is an apology necessary for kicking someone off the list who publicly villifies his/her neighbors? A chilling effect on free speech occurs when people don't post because they fear being publicly trashed. Even the first amendment is tempered

[Mpls] Sabri on....Is McDonald a DFLer?

2001-03-27 Thread Steve Minn
Thank you, Gary Bowman. Not only was I NOT a republican, I was the Independence party's first elected endorsee. I was WAY TOO LIBERAL on social issues to apprease the Republicans. I won't bore the list with a retort to Mr. Sabri's other points. I'll address them to him privately. Steve Minn

RE: [Mpls] Political parties

2001-03-27 Thread Melendez, Brian
-Original Message- From: ferma001 [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED]] Sent: Tuesday, March 27, 2001 1:41 PM To: Mpls Issues Subject: Re: [Mpls] Political parties Hate to be icky picky on this notion, but do not the Constitutions of both the DFL Repub Partys spell out what they are,

[Mpls] GOVERNOR NAMES YANISCH NEW DTED COMMISSIONER

2001-03-27 Thread Steve Minn
In response to Britt Robson's question, I did not have any influence on, nor did I advise the Governor about the DTED position or Yanisch's ascendancy to it. I would concur that the Tim Penney connection probably did not hurt Rebecca at all. As an observer, I would comment that the Yanisch

Re: [Mpls] City Garbage Contract

2001-03-27 Thread wizardmarks
Michael Hohmann wrote: After 30 years why wouldn't we want to solicit bids for this contract? I'd be willing to bet they are working on the theory that if it ain't broke, don't fix it. WMarks, Central Michael Hohmann 13th Ward http:www2.visi.com/mahco

Re: [Mpls] under the candidate's radar- housing solutions

2001-03-27 Thread RLilli
With all due respect to Dyna Sluyter, I do not like being lumped in a field of candidates that she implies aren't doing anything about housing solutions. I have preserved housing in my neighborhood by moving a duplex; I have added to the housing stock on my block through renovation and new

[Mpls] Affordable ( Safe) Housing

2001-03-27 Thread Krueger, Luther
Craig Miller [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: "I would like to know if Mr. Krueger is a civilian employee of CCP/SAFE or a sworn officer of MPD. Once again it goes to the motivation of the poster." As I have frequently posted to this list, I am a civilian employee. I am partnered with a sworn officer,

[Mpls] Crosstown Commons Closure

2001-03-27 Thread Dooley, Bill
The House Transportation Committee met at 7AM on March 27, 2001 to debate three bills which propose to delay the closure and reconstruction of the Crosstown Highway Commons. All three bills, H.F. 625, H.F. 797 and H.F. 1498 passed this committee and were sent on to the next committee in the

[Mpls] stadium hearing

2001-03-27 Thread Martha Easton
For people interested in following the stadium debates: The stadium funding bill (sf 1857) is going to be debated in senate committee this Thursday at 1:00 in room 107 of the Capitol Building. The bill is currently in the State and Local Government Operations Committee. And of course, the

[Mpls] School Board Elections

2001-03-27 Thread doodle
Tonight at our Board meeting, Incumbant Ross Taylor announced that he is running for a 3rd term. Bill Green announced that he would not seek a third term. Three seats is a lot to turn over on a seven member board. It takes a while to get up to speed and it is truly a public service to serve