[Mpls] flammable question on 494/35W traffic

2003-03-14 Thread Jason C Stone
Has an analysis been published on the trafficimpact of Best Buy moving into the new facility on 494 and Penn? From my ordinary Joe Citizen perspective, I can not fathom how forward-thinkers let this go in at the d-markof metro travel. Hopefully, the data will prove me wrong. Regards, Jason Stone /

Re: [Mpls] Sunday Night Candle Light Vigils for Peace Scheduled all over the city

2003-03-15 Thread Jason C Stone
David, But can I attend the candlelight vigil for peace AND Support Our Troops? From what I've been reading around town, if you are pro-peace you are anti-troops. Regards, Jason Stone / Nokomis David Strand [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: Many Peace Candle Light Vigils in different corners ofMinneapolis

Re: [Mpls] Thank You, Governor.....and I mean it sincerely

2003-03-16 Thread Jason C Stone
Victoria, Can you please elaborate on your concept of 'those who are doing the heavy lifting taxwise' ? I'm trying to figure out who falls into this group. If I fall into your grouping, I would appeal to you not to thank the governor in my name. I would gladly pay higher taxes to retain some of

Re: [Mpls] School Walk outs against the war

2003-03-19 Thread Jason C Stone
You should have gone with your first impulse and not responded... inflammatory and off-topic. Peace, Jason Stone / Nokomis --- Paul Kuettel [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: Hi All! 100-200 Elementary School Kids? Organized a walkout? C'mon. Could not possibly have happened without help of

Re: [Mpls] $17,000 per student for political activism?

2003-03-20 Thread Jason C Stone
I will never be a parent, but I burst with pride for our young people that were able to muster the courage to fight what they perceive to be an injustice. These kids, their parents, and teachers are a credit to our community and will be the spark for ongoing evolution of what it means to be a

Re: [Mpls] intellectually dead

2003-03-21 Thread Jason C Stone
It would be easier to feel good abour our great humanitarian action if we had a history of taking great humanitarian actions when it was for strictly humanitarian reasons. As it happens, it appears that we take action when morality and economics intersect. In my mind, comparing Saddam to

Re: [Mpls] Peace march follow up/humanitarian relief

2003-03-24 Thread Jason C Stone
I would rather donate to an organization not affiliated with the attacking liberation forces. Please let me know if you come across one. If I have to donate to help those hurt by the havoc we are creating, don't ask me to fund a U.S. agency. It's bad enough that my taxes will fund the

Re: [Mpls] Agenda Update

2003-03-25 Thread Jason C Stone
Yes, stick the genda.asp back on the end. http://www.ci.minneapolis.mn.us/council/2003-meetings/20030404/PSRS20030326a genda.asp Craig, your note was grounded in your experience as a landlord. I'm curious whether you could muster up any arguments to counter your own. Is it a worthless

RE: [Mpls] Lead removal v.s. MAC 150

2003-03-25 Thread Jason C Stone
Perhaps... I would also imagine that the city doesn't have much of a problem with the increased property tax revenue and revitalization stemming from home improvement on a massive scale. Regards, Jason Stone / Nokomis --- David Brauer [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: Barb asks: If anyone out

Re: [Mpls] Bicycle registration

2003-04-01 Thread Jason C Stone
Balance the budget with bicycle registration fees?! Could we build in any more disincentive to emission free travel? If you call a bicycle a vehicle instead of a sport, it should be encouraged (perhaps even subsidized) - not actively discouraged. If it is a sport, don't burden enthusiasts

Re: [Mpls] Merger process can take awhile

2003-04-03 Thread Jason C Stone
I have little experience in the ways of unions or how they interact with government, so please forgive me in advance for naivete that shines through. Nonetheless, my question to Jill is: is it even possible for a union official to look optimistically on an initiative that may result in a net

Re: [Mpls] FYI: Inspections - Text 011 - How it operates

2003-05-30 Thread Jason C Stone
I had a very different experience. My citation included notes from the inspector, explicit details on how to contact the inspector and appeal the citation, reasonable telephone calls with the inspector and the inspections office, and a followup visit from the inspector to reconsider the

Re: [Mpls] WI-FI

2003-06-03 Thread Jason C Stone
Rep. Kahn, How would you propose funding this? Why should it be a government issue and not a commercial interest? I am a proponent of enhancing our techno-infrastructure to attract business but what would this achieve beyond the 'cool factor'? Wireless hot spots are being funded privately

Re: [Mpls] SouthHighSucks.com

2003-06-05 Thread Jason C Stone
I perceive it as an inappropriate response to a potential veiled threat. The students demonstrated poor judgement in a poll that could be misconstrued as a mafioso warning - they deserve no congratulations whatsoever. Both sides should be disciplined. article exerpt: There wasn't much to

[Mpls] city policing

2003-06-05 Thread Jason C Stone
In response to issues raised by list members living in crime saturated neighborhoods, I browsed the city police site briefly looking for qualitative indicators of police efforts. What I have seen are annual reports, uniform crime reports, and CODEFOR reports. Nothing I have seen would

Re: [Mpls] Re: [Mpls]2:00 a.m. bar time rush

2003-06-11 Thread Jason C Stone
Why are there mandatory closing times at all? If leaders would start dealing with noise, I wouldn't see any other justification although I'm open to suggestions. Noise = megabass + harleys + bags of beer bottles crashed into dumpsters. Regards, Jason Stone | Hale --- [EMAIL PROTECTED]

[Mpls] Dealing With Property Tax

2003-06-11 Thread Jason C Stone
I saw an interesting proposition for how to deal with spiraling property taxes. It was in a Mensa magazine - not my subscription obviously. Anyway, the suggestion was to treat property tax assessments as an offer to buy, based on the assessed market value. The city would have a

[Mpls] Lake Harriet

2003-06-18 Thread Jason C Stone
It seems that there is a tremendous amount of millfoil, dead fish, and general stinkiness around Lake Harriet this year. Is there a correlation? Are we caring appropriately for this jewel of the metropolitan area? Or have we opted to let it go wild? Regards, Jason Stone | Hale

[Mpls] pride

2003-06-30 Thread Jason C Stone
I only saw the front of the parade, but it appeared that cross traffic interrupted the smooth flow. Was cross-traffic allowed throughout the whole parade and, if so, why? Regards, Jason Stone | Hale __ Do you Yahoo!? SBC Yahoo! DSL - Now only $29.95 per month!

Re: [Mpls] a tasteless sign at Pride?

2003-06-30 Thread Jason C Stone
Additionally, before the festival I was not able to find reference to it in the Strib online list of festivals. Perhaps I missed something? In reference to my previous post, I've already heard back from a list member that throughout the parade, cross-traffic was permitted. I have never seen

Re: [Mpls] pride

2003-07-05 Thread Jason C Stone
Since my original post I've heard back from several sources that only the largest of parades (e.g. Aquatennial) prohibit cross-traffic. Regards, Jason Stone | Hale --- Mike Nelson [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: I only saw the front of the parade, but it appeared that cross traffic interrupted

Re: [Mpls] Books vs. Toilets

2003-07-10 Thread Jason C Stone
Let the kids have their tutors... I'll hold it 'til I get home. I wouldn't want my relief to get in the way of evolution. Regards, Jason Stone | Hale --- Terrell Brown [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: Someone forwarded a message from Friends of the Library to another list that I'm on. Are the

[Mpls] MPL - Fund Yourself

2003-07-17 Thread Jason C Stone
Online booksellers such as Amazon.com have 'Associates' or 'Affiliates' programs that pay referral fees for getting 'click through' traffic that ends up in sales. MPL should set up a portal page leading to the major online booksellers and collect referral fees (ranging up to 15%) from

Re: [Mpls] MPL - Fund Yourself

2003-07-17 Thread Jason C Stone
impact on 'a sense of community'. If you want to maintain community, keep the library doors open ... Regards, Jason Stone | Hale --- WizardMarks [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: Jason C Stone wrote: Online booksellers such as Amazon.com have 'Associates' or 'Affiliates' programs that pay

Re: [Mpls] Urban Wildlife

2003-07-28 Thread Jason C Stone
Hopefully the city will decide to do something about earth pounding mega bass coming from autos before crackin' down on chicken clucking. Jason Stone | Hale SAM: That's wild! (No pun intended.) I didn't know that poultry were allowed to be kept in Mpls. But they're no noisier than some

Re: [Mpls] (no subject)

2003-07-29 Thread Jason C Stone
Mr. Hohmann makes a valid point. Are public hearings a valid gauge of the will of the community? Doubt it. Regards, Jason Stone | Hale --- Michael Hohmann [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: SWJ article about MPL budgets and services... where are we headed and what's the plan to get us there?

Re: [Mpls] GoMemphis reports: Johnson will be new supt.

2003-07-31 Thread Jason C Stone
I have a hard time believing that it takes salaries at those levels to attract qualified candidates. Methinks that needs be rethunk. Jason Stone | Hale List Manager wrote: Strib's reporting it too: http://www.startribune.com/stories/1592/4017083.html Doug Grow: There's nothing to

Re: [Mpls] Rent Control

2003-07-31 Thread Jason C Stone
Barbara's ideas reflect a strong will, courage, and personal motivation. They appear to focus on personal experience instead of acknowledging the interaction of any historical and cyclical poverty and discrimination. Pulling yourself up by the bootstraps is a great thing, but if you've got

Re: [Mpls] Blame where blame is due

2003-08-14 Thread Jason C Stone
That was Happy to Pay for a Better Minnesota http://www.betterminnesota.org, not to be confused (egad) with http://www.betterminnesota.com. Regards, Jason Stone | Hale --- WizardMarks [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: WM: There was many a sign in Minneapolis yards saying something to the effect that

Re: Racist and Insensitive - RE: [Mpls] Gangs, Drugs and Patrols

2003-08-14 Thread Jason C Stone
Perhaps insensitive, not racist... When I speak Spanish, I do my best to emulate the accent, rhythms and slang (modismos) that I have learned from listening and watching. However, if it was subject to perception, right or wrong, of me being racist I would probably not try to speak Spanish at

[Mpls] article highlighting a few list topics and members

2003-08-21 Thread Jason C Stone
Internet opens new outlets for Black activism By: Shannon Gibney Minnesota Spokesman-Recorder Originally posted 8/20/2003 http://www.spokesman-recorder.com/news/Article/Article.asp?NewsID=30740sID=4 __ Do you Yahoo!? Yahoo! SiteBuilder - Free, easy-to-use web

Re: [Mpls] Paint Chipped Garage, et al...

2003-08-21 Thread Jason C Stone
There should be a moratorium on these inane deadlines until they can be updated to reflect the reality of planning and budgeting. Unless it poses an imminent threat to safety or environment. It is wasting inspectors' time, citizens' time, and quite obviously engendering ill will. Regards,

Re: [Mpls] RE: WI-FI through the Parks

2003-08-22 Thread Jason C Stone
Other than a hunch, how has demand for this service been assessed? New Hope based Vicom chooses to not compete with DSL and Cable Internet service and restricts its implementation of wi-fi to the outskirts where physical infrastructure is unavailable. Perhaps they have determined that the

Re: [Mpls] Home Ownerships: The Problems

2003-08-23 Thread Jason C Stone
Being able to cope with planned and budgeted improvements with advance notice is one thing. Being blindsided with ultimatums with unrealistic deadlines is irresponsible governance and another thing altogether. Regards, Jason Stone | Hale --- Jim Mork [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: Dyna's sad

Re: [Mpls] Tree Cutting and Carving

2003-08-26 Thread Jason C Stone
Creative idea, but wouldn't the little bugaboos that spread the disease have a field day in 10' of dying elm? Maybe it could be heavily varnished or otherwise treated. I think it is an idea that could turn a tragedy into a uniquely wonderful creation... as long as there is a professional

Re: [Mpls] comment to (no subject)

2003-08-28 Thread Jason C Stone
That's fine if you want to respond solely to the race issue. However, the question still remains - who in their right mind decided to forgive repeat offenses in exchange for *2 hours* of community service. That is a joke. If the offenders cared about getting a clean slate they would have

Re: [Mpls] comment to (no subject)

2003-08-28 Thread Jason C Stone
Calling this 'program' affirmative action is almost as silly as publicly calling list members narrowly intolerant and resentful whites. You are invoking race as the single reason to clear peoples' records. I see this as problematic. I think there are many ways to better peoples' lives.

Re: [Mpls] Restorative Justice--Reality Check

2003-09-02 Thread Jason C Stone
Few would doubt the charge of discrimination in the application of law enforcement and justice. My problem is with the elimination of personal responsibility. Where does personal responsibility end and mechanisms to combat the symptoms of systemic discrimination begin? I'll have to take

Re: [Mpls] Teachers...... and Update on Brutal West Bank Attack

2003-09-05 Thread Jason C Stone
I believe that Ms. Heller is mistaking the number of days in the school year or the number of classes a teacher instructs with the amount of time they work. Besides, you can't make the case teacher's make too much for their part time job based on one individual. Teacher's pay should reflect

Re: [Mpls] Greedy teachers?

2003-09-10 Thread Jason C Stone
How can you begin a discussion on this without bringing in salary figures? Unions, teacher, and schools have in the past negotiated contracts that include a compensation package partly based on seniority and ongoing educational achievement. What do you know that all of these people don't

Re: [Mpls] Neighborhood mailing lists

2003-09-11 Thread Jason C Stone
Rev. Swirtz, I believe you're confusing interrogator with wary consumer. My suggestion is to be forthcoming and proactive on the details of the 'free' community service in order to overcome a trust deficit. There is zero information on his web site in this regard. David Brauer, in

[Mpls] city web site

2003-09-23 Thread Jason C Stone
Couple of weeks ago there was discussion of the city web site. Well, I was just browsing the City of St. Paul web site and find it a much better design. On the City of Mpls web site I find myself doing a Search for just about anything and crossing my fingers that my key words turn up decent

Re: [Mpls] city web site

2003-09-23 Thread Jason C Stone
In all fairness to the Webmaster, there are possibilities such as 1) I am dumb or 2) the site design came from folks in Marketing, an Information Architect, an outside firm, etc. Regards, Jason Stone | Hale --- Sean Ryan [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: I would have to agree. Searching for anything

Re: [Mpls] city web site

2003-09-24 Thread Jason C Stone
I can't devote much time to this presently. Off the cuff, I would say that I have more of a feeling of being 'lost' on the Mpls site, whereas I have a better sense of where I am, how to get back where I was, and how to navigate through the St. Paul site. My experience is simply one person's

Re: [Mpls] Polling of City of Minneapolis Council Members

2003-09-25 Thread Jason C Stone
Scott Benson B+ Progressive, common sense, thinker. Pretty good constituent service. Yes, I would vote for him. I would actually volunteer for him. --- Shawn Lewis [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: Dear List Members: I'm very curious about how each of you feel about your current City Councilmember.

Re: [Mpls] Polling of City of Minneapolis Council Members

2003-09-25 Thread Jason C Stone
Sorry, I did not intend to post that to the list. But since I did, I guess my signature is required. Jason Stone | Hale --- Jason C Stone [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: Scott Benson B+ Progressive, common sense, thinker. Pretty good constituent service. Yes, I would vote for him. I would

Re: [Mpls] STATEMENT FROM BCC/AALS REGARDING DAVID JENNINGS

2003-09-26 Thread Jason C Stone
Me: Representative government does not imply sheepish submission and meek acceptance of perceived wrongdoing. I don't grasp how someone so critical of government would all of a sudden become a slave to process. --- Victoria: Vicky offers one answer: NO. That's why we have elections.

Re: [Mpls] Racism and Politics

2003-09-27 Thread Jason C Stone
It is indeed nonsense, Michelle. When those same people complain to the list about the issues close to their heart, I will be first in line to tell 'em to keep their gripes to themselves and save it for the polls. Regards, Jason Stone \ Hale --- Michelle Gross [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: Then,

RE: [Mpls] Racism and Politics

2003-09-28 Thread Jason C Stone
Michelle said: --- Michelle Gross [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: On the original post that got this discussion started, nowhere in that post or the statement that followed did people say that they did not want Jennings because he isn't a person of color. That's something folks on this list

Re: [Mpls] David Jennings withdraws from superintendent job

2003-10-08 Thread Jason C Stone
That's a very narrow view of 'the process'. The right to protest is part of a much larger process (democracy?) that dwarfs your beef with the racist mobs. Regards, Jason Stone | Hale --- Chris Johnson [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: David Jennings took his name out of consideration today for the

Re: [Mpls] Jennings

2003-10-08 Thread Jason C Stone
What is the group and what is their one agenda, Steve? Thanks, Jason Stone | Hale --- Steve Sumner [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: clip Sad due to the fact of having a person that could have really made some much needed changes in the district is forced out by a group that has only one agenda, one

Re: [Mpls] Analysis of Jennings departure continues

2003-10-16 Thread Jason C Stone
It is unfortunate that people are so ready to throw around the terms racist and reverse racist. We all know how much baggage they carry. If you can't craft your arguments without actually using those words, it's probably not very well considered. I understand that there is mixed opinion on

Re: [Mpls] RE: Economics

2003-10-18 Thread Jason C Stone
That is a mistaken representation of the meaning behind these signs. Not a Minneapolis issue so I won't go into it. For correct information, see http://www.betterminnesota.org/. Regards, Jason Stone | Hale --- Anderson Turpin [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: It's like those signs you see around

[Mpls] Get Real Film Festival - Begins 11/6

2003-10-29 Thread Jason C Stone
If you missed the Central Standard Film Festival in September (http://www.ifpmsp.org/cs_schedule.htm), here is your chance to make up for it. The Get Real Documentary Film Festival starts on Thursday, November 6. All films presented at the Oak Street Cinema. Here is a schedule :

Re: [Mpls] Jennings @ the whipping post

2003-10-30 Thread Jason C Stone
I see no correlation between success or compensation in the private sector and success in the public sector. I also don't understand why people are so ready to pay a public servant extravagant sums when there are a variety of other public servants in high profile positions that are in the game

RE: [Mpls] Who Speaks for White People?

2003-11-03 Thread Jason C Stone
I didn't hear white people defining black leadership. I heard *the media* defining black leadership, and then everybody falling in line responding to an over-simplified media portrayal. I think the question of leadership in the black community is quite a bit more complex, and that the

Re: [Mpls] Rybak provides list of real Black Community Leaders

2003-11-06 Thread Jason C Stone
Call me crazy, but I heard Rybak, Peterson, and Hodges all make the same point - that the concept of 'leader of the African-American community' is not a cut and dry issue. The only difference is that for some reason, Rybak isn't entitled to say that. Additionally, twisting his words may be

Re: [Mpls] Hood Stores Part 1

2003-11-13 Thread Jason C Stone
Did you ask patrons of the Hood Stores why they shop there? I'd be inclined to give poor people more credit than being prey for predatory corner grocers. Part II evoked a much more sympathetic response. Regards, Jason Stone | Hale --- Booker Hodges [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: This is the

Re: [Mpls] Hood Stores Part 1

2003-11-14 Thread Jason C Stone
Barb's comments were indeed very interesting, and I appreciate her thoughts. I'm pretty stunned. Agreed for the most part, Connie, but without being able to magically 'fix' the root of the problem some enforcement must be brought to bear to manage the symptoms. I find it odd that Mr. Hodges

Re: [Mpls] Re: MPD: Minnesota Minority Test Scores

2003-11-17 Thread Jason C Stone
Sorry, I think that black is the absence of color. So the question isn't white a color, too? at the outset appears closer to the truth than not. However, I don't see much correlation between the socially defined term 'black' and the science of color. So that would mean the question was

Re: [Mpls] Doing business with those who disagree with you

2003-11-20 Thread Jason C Stone
That's a negative slant. I try to support people and companies that are ethical and not support those that aren't. I see a close relationship between politics and ethics. I don't think there is a problem with lack of quality candidates. I think the candidates would be just dandy if they

Re: [Mpls] snowplowing innovations considered

2003-11-21 Thread Jason C Stone
Towing around the corner in a high density area like Uptown may not be feasible. However, towing around the corner when possible would reflect a lot of compassion for average people. Great idea!! Better set up a 'Dude, where's my car?' hotline first. Being able to read a sign, as another

[Mpls] Fwd: MPA: Bush Campaign ... Fwd: Urgent Message from Governor Pawlenty

2003-11-26 Thread Jason C Stone
In light of the recent questioning of Rybak for publicly supporting Dean, I thought that this note was well-timed. Regards, Jason Stone | Hale --- Steven Clift [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: To: [EMAIL PROTECTED] From: Steven Clift [EMAIL PROTECTED] Date: Wed, 26 Nov 2003 14:51:39 -0600 Subject:

Re: [Mpls] Met Council slam dunks the City

2003-12-01 Thread Jason C Stone
--- David Brauer [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: I've also heard some talk about the Met Council (or state?) pondering a sale-leaseback of the sewer system??!!! True? Does it include Minneapolis sewers? snip David Brauer Kingfield Below is some more information on that topic posted by Dan

Re: [Mpls] Mayor Counts Shelter Beds (Mats) As Affordable Housing

2003-12-01 Thread Jason C Stone
The way that I interpreted the article, it sounds as though it may have been longstanding practice to count the shelter beds in the affordable housing numbers. I could quite possibly be mistaken, but if that were the case, it would mean that the Mayor didn't invent the misleading stats, but

Re: [Mpls] Political Bias in MPS

2003-12-02 Thread Jason C Stone
That's odd, I thought that peace was a generally accepted 'good', while Imperialism is not. Regards, Jason Stone | Hale --- Michael Atherton [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: I just received a flyer in my neighborhood paper advertising the Minneapolis public elementary school in my area. I was

RE: [Mpls] response from PPL Executive Director

2003-12-02 Thread Jason C Stone
I can't answer Allysen's tough questions, but I can add to them: What are some successful examples of affordable housing and what made them successful? Allysen Hoberg Writes: As a shelter provider who has tried to site shelter in non-impacted neighborhoods, we come up against just as much

RE: [Mpls] Political Bias in MPS

2003-12-04 Thread Jason C Stone
Perhaps Michael Atherton's gripe with peace is that he is interpreting Peace as Peace At Any Cost instead of Peace First. There are very few people who believe in Peace At Any Cost, and I conjecture that Michael is debating with a rare bird the likes of which are seldom spotted - the complete

Re: [Mpls] Council passes budget 11-2

2003-12-16 Thread Jason C Stone
After the council vote, Rybak emphasized that contrary to popular belief, the city isn't increasing tax collections to backfill the state-aid cuts but to pay for long-existing obligations, what he has called the payment on the city's credit card. If the increased property taxes are paying off

Re: [Mpls] park board

2003-12-20 Thread Jason C Stone
While the board may have followed strict procedure for the majority to get their wishes, it does not appear that the majority respected the application process that had been decided upon (http://www.ilparks.org/minneapolisbrochure.pdf) nor did they respect the minority board members by giving

Re: [Mpls] Misguided Smith Parker/Hennepin Co. attempt to reduce parking on Lake St.

2003-12-24 Thread Jason C Stone
Never underestimate the allure of stinky fish... Does the SP/HC plan include any additional parking garages to combat reduced on street parking? This also ties into the city towing issue again. I conjecture that strategic use of 'booting' under certain conditions could reduce undue

Re: [Mpls] We elected them - let them govern

2003-12-28 Thread Jason C Stone
Even if this decision stands, I believe that it has cleary delineated those on the Park Board who are interested in team work, concensus building, and acting openly and fairly to conduct the business of managing parks recreation. People who may not previously have taken an interest in Park

Re: [Mpls] Gang of Five vs. Friendly Four

2003-12-29 Thread Jason C Stone
Bob, I think you may be inventing a Fictious Friendly by juxtaposing comments made by two separate individuals. However, if it is more convenient for you I will coin the term Park Board Bullies and start using it to refer to the people who apparently didn't grow up with Sesame Street. Bob

[Mpls] Now: Fabulous Four v. Park Board Bandidos -- Was: Gang of Five vs. Friendly Four

2003-12-30 Thread Jason C Stone
It is most definitely overstatement. At the meeting, John Erwin expressed his incredulity at the decision making prowess of the Bandidos, but at the same time made it a point to tell Walt Dziedzic that he has been a supporter in the past, and likely will be again in the future. On another

[Mpls] Park Board Bandidos Take Minneapolis Hostage

2004-01-02 Thread Jason C Stone
I just got back from the Park Board officer elections meeting. Here are a few choice tidbits: * Commissioner Jon Olson was obnoxious and belittling toward Commissioner John Erwin - the audience was stunned into stillness. * The Park Board displayed good judgement in allowing public

Re: [Mpls] Mpls schools may cancel 4-day October break next year

2004-01-03 Thread Jason C Stone
Now-president Olson agreed with Vice President Erwin that the true superintendent selection process should begin anew in April. I believe the minority coalition should attempt to solidify that committment before seeking a veto. The Strib article was not bad, I was glad to see some of the blow

Re: [Mpls] Mpls schools may cancel 4-day October break next year

2004-01-03 Thread Jason C Stone
I accidentally replied to David's note on schools. My intention was to reply to his other note on appropriateness (or lack thereof) of the word bandido in reference to the park board. Have a nice weekend. Jason Stone | Hale --- Jason C Stone [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: Now-president Olson

Re: [Mpls] Who owns the Park Board? follow the money

2004-01-04 Thread Jason C Stone
Is the Park Board subject to the City's Ethics ordinance? Title 2 Administration: Chapter 15 Ethics in Government http://livepublish.municode.com/13/lpext.dll?f=templatesfn=main-hit-j.htm2.0 Jason Stone | Hale --- Andy Driscoll [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: in part Further, the Park Board should

Re: [Mpls] Worst of the Twin Cities

2004-01-15 Thread Jason C Stone
I wish I had known this was coming because I had nominees for: Worst Home Improvement Contractor Worst Dry Cleaner Worst Park Board Worst Garbage Men That Ticket My Garbage Can When There is 1 of Snow Regards, Jason Stone Nokomis --- Pulse of the Twin Cities [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: Pulse of

[Mpls] Honest PB Superintendent Selection

2004-01-18 Thread Jason C Stone
Park Board President Jon Olson is quoted in the Star Trib 1/13 (http://www.startribune.com/stories/462/4315524.html) as saying in reference to the hiring of Interim Superintendent Gurban, The understanding was it was a one-year contract. That's it. We're committed to going out and reopening the

Re: [Mpls] Re:Destroying neighborhoods for the freeway is STUPID/ forget Alina

2004-01-20 Thread Jason C Stone
Recently in Orlando, I came back to the city wondering to myself why we wouldn't build a monorail type system instead of ground-based LRT. Monorail was unbelievably quiet and saved space through elevation. At the sustainability conference at Augsburg on Saturday, I had a chance to speak

Re: [Mpls] Minneapolis Park Board meeting notes

2004-01-22 Thread Jason C Stone
Chris, your notes are appreciated. Jason Stone Nokomis --- Chris Johnson [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: It was a fairly uneventful MPRB commissioners meeting this evening, although the organization's disfunction continues to be evident. I did not take complete notes, but here's a summary of

Re: [Mpls] Park Board and the Press

2004-01-23 Thread Jason C Stone
Under the radar and unanswering... Open Time should be converted to Q A time. The Park Board should answer to direct public inquiries. Jason Stone Nokomis --- Tracy [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: in part the park board and it's dealings tend to operate under the radar.

Re: Fwd: RE: [Mpls] Snow Plumes on the River

2004-01-26 Thread Jason C Stone
Somebody should tell the snowmobile racers to breathe through their noses. Jason Stone Nokomis --- Annie Young [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: Subject: RE: [Mpls] Snow Plumes on the River Date: Mon, 26 Jan 2004 12:47:22 -0600 X-pstn-addresses: from [EMAIL PROTECTED] [db-null] These vendor

Re: [Mpls] I-35W, Dean Zimmerman's vote

2004-01-27 Thread Jason C Stone
Too much gloom and doom! The citizens do have power. They just have to be willing to donate valuable time and money toward fighting for their beliefs. You want citizen empowerment? Demand perpetual NRP funding so that neighborhoods can manage their own economic development, based on

Re: [Mpls] Coal: the Northsiders vs. the NIMBYs

2004-01-29 Thread Jason C Stone
--- Dyna Sluyter [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: A few more thoughts on this subject, from a neutral viewpoint: Funny... I didn't see many of the Clean Energy Now signs in the working class neighborhoods on the Northside or elsewhere. I saw plenty of them in the more affluent

RE: [Mpls] Thank you O'Snow Plows of Liberty

2004-02-03 Thread Jason C Stone
In class this evening, an elderly lady tells a tale of a snow plower hopping down from his truck and shoveling her walk for her. Wow... what a crew. Don't know if anyone caught the moon over the city at dusk, but it was a frosty, spectacular sight. Jason Stone Diamond Lake --- Brian

Re: [Mpls] Buses

2004-02-04 Thread Jason C Stone
What's your take on prt, Bruce? Jason Stone Diamond Lake --- Bruce Gaarder [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: Back when they were still working on railroading through the Hiawatha train, Metro Transit stated that the number of buses in operation could be doubled for $440 million. It's undoubtedly a

Re: [Mpls] Jim Grabek's Questions on Park Board Contract with Skipperliner

2004-02-07 Thread Jason C Stone
President Olson has no right to be miffed about anything. Decisions made by this board will be hyper-scrutinized, and until our piqued interest subsides (because of better management)- be prepared to deal with significant questioning and a critical eye. Commissioner Dziedzic wonders whether

Re: [Mpls] School Board electons on even years - 3 seats open in 2004

2004-02-10 Thread Jason C Stone
It's kind of weird to want to be associated with a site that posts material like this (see below Doug's signature), regardless of what you think of the 'highlighted' candidates. Jason Stone diamond lake --- [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: The 3 seats to be contested this fall (2004) are currently

Re: [Mpls] School Raze Craze- disposable history in Mpls

2004-02-12 Thread Jason C Stone
You hit the nail on the head, Sean. I was marginally impressed after listening to his prepared speech at the beginning- until he said something like 'parents are demanding K-8 schools'. When someone called almost immediately to question him on that, he weakly replied that he has anecdotal

Re: [Mpls] New stories from the SW Journal and Skyway News

2004-02-12 Thread Jason C Stone
I want to thank ths SWJ for EVERY article. I am thankful for a homegrown news outlet that covers issues of interest to neighborhoods. When will the SWJ expand coverage area to Hale, Page, Diamond Lake ? Thanks, Jason Stone Diamond Lake --- Mark Snyder [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: I want to

RE: [Mpls] Is it your job to help end homelessness or just thegovernments?

2004-02-18 Thread Jason C Stone
I hear that the Park Board has some free space in their new headquarters. Room for many cots. There's usually a healthy contingent of Park Police hanging around to help keep the peace. Regards, Jason Stone Diamond Lake --- Michael Hohmann [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: I agree that faith-based

[Mpls] Park Board Meeting Highlights - Wednesday, February 18, 2004

2004-02-18 Thread Jason C Stone
Attendance was light @ the Park Board meeting this evening, although for about five minutes the excited Skipperliner entourage helped fill the space up. There was a lot of BAU (Business As Usual), but there were several items of note. True to form, the juicy stuff happened at the end of the

[Mpls] Open Meetings

2004-02-26 Thread Jason C Stone
It's my understanding that public officials can currently skirt the intent of Open Meeting laws by using e-mail. Does anyone have further information on this? Regards, Jason Stone Diamond Lake __ Do you Yahoo!? Get better spam protection with Yahoo! Mail.

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2004-02-26 Thread Jason C Stone
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Re: FW: [Mpls] Park Board set to hire Dairy Queen to run Lake Harriet concessions

2004-02-28 Thread Jason C Stone
This brings to mind the image of Commissioner Fine and President Olson bounding out of a recent MPRB meeting, ostensibly to congratulate the departing Skipperliner entourage as they departed. Other Commissioners were continuing to do the business of the parks while the two exited through the

Re: [Mpls] Precinct Caucus Postgame

2004-03-03 Thread Jason C Stone
Ward 11 Precinct 8 meeting at Hale school had over 200 attendees. Lots of energy! AP says 35,000 MN turnout is 3x the 2000 turnout: http://www.startribune.com/stories/468/4639672.html Jason Stone Diamond Lake --- Scott Persons [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: Quite a night last night! We had 60

RE: [Mpls] Precinct Caucus Postgame- RESTAURANT

2004-03-03 Thread Jason C Stone
Ecuadorian food is wonderful- just watch out for the caldo de pata [http://www.hostelecuador.com/countryinfo/eating.php]. Thanks for the tip, I didn't know about this restaurant! For those who enjoy Latin-American cuisine also check out the fantastic Macchu Picchu in Uptown. Jason Stone

Re: [Mpls] PRT down our throats?

2004-03-25 Thread Jason C Stone
I was actually just wondering the same thing. I like PRT. Call me nutty, but I like to dream of a happy, healthy people that can get around our city in a timely fashion at a reasonable cost without consuming excessive amounts of environmental resources. Convince me that I shouldn't like it.

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