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Subject: East Lake Street Motel (Document link not converted)
Many of you may not be aware that a developer is attempting to build a Motel on
Lake Street behind the former Irish Too (currently Round Up) bar.
The neighborhood had been pursuing affordable artist housing with ArtSpace
I know that people are essentially just floating ideas, but the whole idea of
"fixing" 38th and 42nd by "creating" a corridor at 40th seems (with all due
respect) absurd. The existing infrastructure at both 38th and 42nd is more
conducive to commercial use than at 40th, and changing the use
Many European parliaments are elected in manner similar to that which Dean
Zimmerman describes. Having lived in Germany, I am somewhat familiar with their
system. While there are two fairly large parties in the German system (CDU and
SPD), there are a few medium sized parties (FDP Greens)
One comment that has been repeated to concerned constituents in the area
is that the developer feels that in this location they can tap into
downtown hotel stays via the bus line. Well, I love my neighborhood, but
as a person who works downtown and occasionally travels on company
An important component of having at-large and and ward council members is that
citizens have, as in many European parliamentary systems, more than one vote.
People should have one vote for the candidate in their ward, and a second vote
for the at-large candidate of their choice. This gives
Bravo Robert!
I am proud of the neighborhood-based, grass roots insight that you and Walt
Gutzmer have displayed regarding urban planning, as well as many others.
There are so many issues which seem common sense to residents, that never get
properly addressed at the city, state, and federal
It is my understanding that New York and Chicago have used similar methods to
those described below by Mr. Atherton in LA. My question is then, if increased
enforcement promotes safer streets (and that is an "if"), then why bother with
CODE 4 at all; why not address the problems with the
We all need to concentrate on avoiding mis-information and character
assasination, and focus instead on potential merits or non-merits of the
project. Here are some important corrections:
Basim wrote:
Approximately 2 years ago, Walt Gutzmer and David Piehl came up with the
idea of Artist
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Nazi Germany was before my time. However, thanks to public education and the
fact that there seem to be bi-monthly movie releases about this era, most people
of my generation (Generation X) have a degree of understanding of how difficult
living in that period must have been; individual
I don't think an ordinance would be too difficult to craft, although the
liability issue may rest at the state level. It seems clear to me that a good
way to approach the issue is to hold the company advertising responsible. If
they have a contract with the agency that posts the signs, then
David Brauer writes:
If I'm making a distinction, it's between the local the grassroots, versus
an obvious mass-produced non-local phenomenon.
**I agree - if someone loses a pet, or a local startup entertainer is
performing, etc; these are the folks that need a low cost, local medium to
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Subject: [Mpls] Mayor announces push to cleanup downtown
The news release below details information about the Mayor's news conference
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
The Americ-Inn invasion of Lake Street Central raises many issues.
I find it interesting that a few people have tried to make the case that a Lake
Street motel in Central neighborhood would somehow benefit the neighborhood. It
might create a few service jobs that might go to area residents,
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Basim Wrote:
Once again, Mr. Piehl is trying to manipulate my words and efforts I have
made to accommodate and work with the neighbors who are affected by my
proposal on 2nd
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Has anyone noticed the incredible number of potholes appearing this year? Must
have
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I appreciate David Finke's comments (thank you!) and note that they confirm my
assessment; it is about
David Piehl asked:
Does the suggestion to eliminate SAFE have anything to do with your
lawsuit against SAFE, Basim?
Karen Forbes wrote:
Mr. Sabri, I would like you to address this issue of a lawsuit against
CCP-SAFE? Is this true and if so what are the details?
Karen Forbes
Central
I've now read several posts that seem to imply that choice of schools should not
be a campaign issue, although others feel it is important. In a very basic
sense, this is a personal issue and not a campaign issue. However, I argue that
what is an important issue is the dissonance between
I have to say I totally agree with Terrell's comments regarding the potential
MCDA shortfalls. Many of us on this list are familiar enough with the way the
MCDA does business to know that there is significant opportunity for belt
tightening at that agency. Certainly many of the projects
Megan Thomas wrote:
These requests for an explanation of the Stonewall DFL endorsing process are
not made in good faith. Both Mr. Piehl and Ms. Young are seeking to divert
attention away from the fact that their candidates lost.
**It is unfortunate that you chose to take offense verses
Thank you Mr. Schneider, for providing long-awaited insight into the process of
endorsement utilized by the Stonewall DFL. Although I have been involved with
the DFL, I've never been involved with Stonewall, but I have considered it from
time to time. From what I gather in your comments,
Megan Thomas - Personal [EMAIL PROTECTED] on 07/10/2001 06:00:02 PM
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Subject: Re: [Mpls] Stonewall DFL candidate screenings: qualifications
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Megan wrote:
If Mr. Piehl were really
Constance Nompelis wrote:
Basim Sabri is not stupid. He wants to be on the
winning team
Wizard asks:
What's your point?
Constance Nompelis wrote:
My point is that it doesn't neccessarily implicate
Barb in an shenanigans, just because Basim et al.,
contributed to her campaign. He
List members will note the use of the word allegedly when referring to raising
money for the mayor; I doubt he would have actually followed through too, and
have my doubts as to whether SSB would ever have appointed him to anything
either. (sounds more like puffery)
I received information
Eric Fryksen writes:
Erik wrote:
I finally figured out the Vickie Brock/Brian Herron connection. As I was
driving down E31st street, I saw a Brock sign in Herron's yard at 3109
Clinton Ave S!! Actually, it does concern me that Vickie worked so closely
with Brian - How much did she know why
Louis King wrote
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A few days ago I said that freedom isn't free. So, now I pose this question
to those I've watched post over lawn signs, GLBT candidates, Green
representation, and other matters of great importance, what will be your
debt to those who will go off and fight this war WHEN
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Has anyone heard anything on the status of the FBI investigations lately?
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Per Star Tribune article:
'The logical inference from this timing is that, by
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I agree with Mr. Atherton that both averting disaster and preparing for
potential disasters should be on the agenda of the city. I believe there has
been some work in this area over the past few years, as
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I received one of the telephone calls from the Star Tribune for their poll, and
as
as someone with a fair amount of marketing knowlege (graduate level marketing
coursework included), I believe the Star
I agree with Frederic's comments (among others) about the building already
being there, and also agree with those that feel a heavy concentration of such
facilities can become counterproductive. My question is, (and I'm not familiar
with this issue) have other uses for the building been
More information in the on-going saga of the 8th Ward, Sabri-Herrongate
http://www.startribune.com/stories/462/730667.html
http://www.startribune.com/stories/462/733150.html
David Piehl
Central / 8th Ward
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The
Gregory Luce wrote:
I was surprised to see Basim Sabri mentioned as a partner in the
Collaborative Village Initiative (CVI), which I presume is the
PPL/Steve Wash/Basim Sabri project that Barb mentions in her post.
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opponents are using Basim Sabri's name to oppose the
project. He
Keith Reitman wrote:
the fact that Jackie and Joe (who?) rule this City. They Don't
care that these two Council Members ruled during the period of loss of our
affordable housing, that they caused the loss and it was by their design.
Tim Bonham responded:
Wow! Jackie Joe caused
Sara Strzok wrote:
Imagine my surprise on this unseasonably warm and sunny day: I'm riding
the bus downtown to transfer, and find traffic at 6th St and 2nd Av. slowed
by piles of melting snow, presided over by a large, inflatable Pillsbury
Doughboy . . . .
Is there filming going on
Constance Nompelis wrote about Dean Kallenbach's mailing:
I also received the postcard from Dean Kallenbach.
snip
The postcard was pretty sad, with it's bold red ink,
and highly accusatory tone.
I wish DK would have talked about what he has, or will
do, rather than slamming his opponent.
Gregory Luce [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote:
Wow. Is anyone else saddened or surprised by this seeming embrace of the
Property Rights Action Committee by the Greens, Robert Lilligren, and by RT? Is
this lineup really true? If so, it makes me sad to see that, of all the people
to talk to, meet
Most of us are well aware that a major contributor to the affordable housing
crisis is the demolition quest the city has been on for almost a decade.
Clearly, the most affordable housing is the housing that we already have. A lot
of funny math and functional silo behavior on the part of city
Tim Bonham wrote:
Statements like the following always seem to set my personal BS detector
ringing:
Most of us are well aware that a major contributor to the affordable housing
crisis is the demolition quest the city has been on for almost a decade.
Whenever anyone starts out saying we all
In case anyone missed the Star Tribune piece on Sabri -
http://www.startribune.com/stories/462/833070.html
Also, I hear WCCO will be featuring a story tonight at 6:00 on Sabri's latest
defense, that it was all Herron's idea.
David Piehl
8th Ward/Central
JHarmon wrote:
By the same token, higher taxes don't necessarily result in improved
services.
David Piehl writes:
I agree - sometimes when governmental units are forced to make do with less
funding the service actually improves - maybe because much of the frivolous red
tape generators are
Interesting thread -
I, for one, would feel far more comfortable with Barb Johnson as council
president. Admittedly my preference in this instance is based on only a few
issues, but especially in the case of funding a stadium, they are HUGE issues.
Paul Ostrow is a long-time stadium
Eduardo Parra writes:
To his credit CM Lilligren showed his independence and didn't sign Comrade
Ostrow's pledge.
David Piehl writes:
Apparently there are several folks who declined to sign the list, and I agree
- kudos to all those who did not sign. How can a council member effectively
Clark Griffith wrote:
Whatever happened to Herrongate?
Steve Brandt wrote:
Look in the morning paper. Sabri's trial starts Jan. 14. Ortega's
license hearing starts Feb. 12. Herron is presumably sentenced after
the trial.
David Piehl writes:
Does anyone know why the succession of delays
Jana Metge wrote:
I completely agree with Greg's point and was very disappointed that
no one
from diverse neighborhoods such as Central or a couple of the north
neighborhoods,
à
NRP sent all neighborhoods the same information. In years past,
Central has always organized well.
Wizard
Congratulations to Paul Ostrow and Robert Lilligren on becoming Minneapolis City
Council President and Vice President respectively.
It seemed there were many suprises at the inaugural council meeting today; we
may be seeing the beginning of a coalition forming within city hall. I consider
Aaron Osterby wrote:
It was a good idea to try something different with the council members after
that first meeting. Consider that if the council members wage a war with
each other, the weapons they have at their disposal are our tax dollars and
public works.
Everybody knows that it's not
Russ Peterson quotes Ed Goetz's book:
We find that proximity to nonprofit-developed subsidized
housing actually enhances property values at a rate of $.86
per foot...Crime data on fourteen nonprofit projects show
that there were significantly fewer crime calls at these
properties after their
Barbara Lickness wrote:
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Greg Luce is employed to work with lower income
families that have housing needs. It's understandable
that this area would be his focus. However, this city
needs housing at many different levels up to and
including high end luxury homes if we are going to
Interesting perspective in ZippinZack's testimonial. I wonder why he didn't
sign his post as an employee (current or former) of Sabri Properties, since that
is the case.
However, there are some items noted in the post that need a little more
information.
ZippinZack wrote:
What some people
ZippinZack wrote:
David is probably right on the $25,000 from NRP funds. His being a long time
member of the neighborhood group gives him the advantage of that knowledge
over me because at the time I was not active with the neighborhood group.
David Piehl writes:
Actually, I believe the
David Piehl Wrote:
The building to the west of 301 E Lake, 311 E Lake, got $25,000 from CNIA's
NRP funds.
Zachary Metoyer responded:
David is probably right on the $25,000 from NRP funds. His being a long time
member of the neighborhood group gives him the advantage of that knowledge
over
In today's Star Tribune:
Former Council member Herron to be sentenced today
http://www.startribune.com/metro/1602311.html
Notable excerpts:
The United States fully expects that defendant Herron's assistance will result
in the successful prosecution of Basim Sabri, the memo said.
and:
Zack Metoyer wrote:
Does it matter if MCDA elected to accept Basims
lower bid for the 4th and Lake building because of his expertise?
David Piehl writes:
For the record, MCDA staff did NOT accept Basim's bid. MCDA staff recommended
the highest bidder, who owned a successful Asian
Wizard Marks wrote:
there was no $800,000 nor would there have been.(for Sabri to build a hotel)
David Piehl writes:
Rather than speculate based on (probably less than objective) pieces of
information received from the media or individuals involved, I suggest reading
through the transcript
James E Jacobsen wrote:
I have never been in the Guthrie.
They want to build a new Guthrie -with some of my tax dollars-
And with a design and expense I am not enthused about.
But I am glad to see them do it.
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I also like the 'membership' in the
Rick Carney writes:
I too would favor
a local company, absolutely, if there is one with the
wherewithal and ability to step in and take over. The
question is, who wants to, and even more importantly, who
can?
David Brauer writes:
According to DQ's website, they are based at:
American
Much has been written about whether or not the police acted prudently in
their lethal response to a mentally ill person waving a weapon.
Let's not forget that being mentally ill does not reduce the threat to the
people around the individual wielding the weapon, rather, it increases the
threat
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It's difficult to admit, but the Governor has just proposed a stadium
financing plan makes a lot of sense.
The way I understand it is that the State floats $330 Million worth of
bonds
for construction of a baseball stadium. Interest costs are about 6.5% a
year. The
Dean E. Carlson wrote:
Mr. Piehl technically is correct. The Twins could decide they don't want
to pay their 10 million and renege on the deal. Presumably there would be
an agreement between the State and the Twins regarding default provisions
and penalties for default. Otherwise the State
Council Member Lilligren recently moved a house that was scheduled for
demolition to make way for Portland Place in Phillips. This happened
about two years ago, I believe. I'm sure he can offer some guidance.
In fact, I think the nightmare of red tape, non-answers, and delays that
came out
Eva Young wrote:
Folks were giving testimonials about what Urban Ventures had done for them.
They showed a very slickly produced video.
David Piehl writes:
From my observations over the past several years, generally the people who
offer positive comments about how Urban Ventures has helped
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