[Mpls] Re: Your Phyllis Kahn Comments

2001-10-18 Thread PennBroKeith
Action Comm. I would never consider disparaging your family, if you have one outside the DFL. Subj: Re: [Mpls] Kondirator and the DOE's plan for radioactive steel Date: 10/18/01 9:33:10 AM Central Daylight Time From: A HREF=mailto:PennBroKeith;PennBroKeith/A To: A HREF=mailto:[EMAIL

Re: [Mpls] Isaacs family (was Kondirator and DOE radioactive material)

2001-10-18 Thread PennBroKeith
In a message dated 10/18/01 1:27:23 PM Central Daylight Time, [EMAIL PROTECTED] writes: From an earlier post: KEITH REITMAN SUGGESTS that it is disrespectful to insult someone's family at this forum. Phyllis, your known as a loose cannon and a cog in the DFL tax and spend machine, by our

Re: [Mpls] Isaacs family (was Kondirator and DOE radioactive material)

2001-10-18 Thread PennBroKeith
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[Mpls] WHY JOE MUST GO:HIS RECORD IN THE HOOD

2001-10-19 Thread PennBroKeith
Keith Reitman/World headquarters Penn/Bro, October 28, 2000 7:43 am CST THIS NOT JUST IN...WHERE JOE BIERNAT GO, AIN'T NO QUID PRO QUO!! A hamburger and a glass of milk (happen to not be Kosher when taken together) reflect two of the corporations represented on West Broadway Avenue. Burger King

[Mpls] SEND JACKIE CHERRYHOMES HOME:HER RECORD IN THE HOOD

2001-10-19 Thread PennBroKeith
Keith Reitman/World Headquarters Penn/Bro, November 25, 2000, 5:16 am CST STOPPING WHO ??? NEWS FLASH/--CITY COUNCIL VOTES MORATORIUM on new development along western third of West Broadway in effort to reverse Council Member Joe Biernat BOO-BOO at old Burger King site. This should help us do

Re: [Mpls] A little bit about 3 things

2001-10-20 Thread PennBroKeith
In a message dated 10/20/01 10:01:18 AM Central Daylight Time, [EMAIL PROTECTED] writes: 2. Re: Crime rate decrease and the mayor's race -- Decrease in crime or in the reporting of crime?/current administration strategy. Anecdote: Three weeks ago I turned the corner at 26th and Morgan

Re: [Mpls] Correction to Studs Terkel quote in previous post

2001-10-21 Thread PennBroKeith
In a message dated 10/21/01 8:52:10 PM Central Daylight Time, [EMAIL PROTECTED] writes: Special interests was a term coined to describe the unethical and immoral influence of commerce and business interests at odds with the interests of the people. Thanks, David Strand Ward 7 Loring

[Mpls] Help Jack Jackie and Blow Joe out of Cityhall

2001-10-22 Thread PennBroKeith
Keith Reitman/World headquarters Penn/Bro, October 26, 2000 12:53 am CST THIS JUST IN... COUNCIL MEMBERS FRITTER WHILE WEST BRO BURNS! Business and property owners are dazed and confused by the lack of attention and neglect shown to West Broadway by our three City Council Leaders. Many of us

Re: [Mpls] Lawyer bites police officer

2001-10-23 Thread PennBroKeith
In a message dated 10/23/01 8:51:22 AM Central Daylight Time, [EMAIL PROTECTED] writes: I like my dog more than I like most lawyers. I like dogs more than I like most police officers I have met for that matter. But I would not sue. Keith Reitman must reply : Next time you need a

Re: [Mpls] Any details from Tuesday morning's debates at Lucille's Kitchen?

2001-10-23 Thread PennBroKeith
In a message dated 10/23/01 8:27:22 PM Central Daylight Time, [EMAIL PROTECTED] writes: Well, ya know it's hard to have a debate when your opponent doesn't show. Yeah, Natalie showed, Shane was there, Mr Stenglein, Robert Lilligren, cable access' Brother Love was there, but no Jackie,

Re: [Mpls] What does no mean? Or being gay?

2001-10-24 Thread PennBroKeith
In a message dated 10/22/01 7:12:29 PM Central Daylight Time, [EMAIL PROTECTED] writes: Wow, you can seduce straight people and turn them gay? I've got several straight girls I'm getting on my calendar right now! Carol Becker Longfellow Who won't be posting for a while because she will

Re: [Mpls] Mr. Barisonzi joke

2001-10-25 Thread PennBroKeith
In a message dated 10/25/01 5:22:23 PM Central Daylight Time, [EMAIL PROTECTED] writes: Dear Mr. Barisonzi - I find this in extremely poor taste.(bulldozer joke-Ed.) In following and tracking the Hollman issue over time, I thought I observed Mayor Sharon Sayles Belton adamantly

Re: [Mpls] Any details from Tuesday morning's debates at Lucille's Kitchen?

2001-10-26 Thread PennBroKeith
In a message dated 10/24/01 10:07:26 PM Central Daylight Time, [EMAIL PROTECTED] writes: Wow! Jackie Joe caused the loss of affordable housing. And here I thought there was a nationwide crisis in affordable housing, traceable mainly to 1991-1992 changes in tax policy under

Re: [Mpls] Re: account of Hollman

2001-10-28 Thread PennBroKeith
In a message dated 10/28/01 2:50:23 PM Central Standard Time, [EMAIL PROTECTED] writes: However, the ill treatment of the families displaced by this project is very sad, and has come to overshadow any good that may have been intended. Dave Stack Harrison Date: Oct 26, 2001

Re: [Mpls] Strib mayoral fund-raising story

2001-10-29 Thread PennBroKeith
In a message dated 10/29/01 9:37:44 PM Central Standard Time, [EMAIL PROTECTED] writes: The Steven Schier quote (every campaign story needs one): Steven Schier, chairman of the Political Science Department at Carleton College, said he found Rybak's bottom line quite odd. Usually primary

[Mpls] Can't we all just get along?

2001-10-30 Thread PennBroKeith
WHO WILL RAISE OUR NORTHSIDE LOVECHILD?, topic by Keith Reitman cautions, don't kill it to cure it., February 07, 2001 12:46 am CST A long time ago two people met in the hood. He a real estate man who appeared to be a greedy and narrow minded speculator and she a politico who seemed dogmatic,

Re: [Mpls] Is Minneapolis Working?(Are Liberals Smirking)

2001-10-30 Thread PennBroKeith
Keith Reitman says: Attention all Sayles Belton, Jackie and Joe, Liberals, God loves you but please listen to this MAN. He knows from where he is speaking. Take a slow read. R.T. I hope you win, but below is a view from the trenches, laid out for your review. This also may be the best reasons

Fwd: [Mpls] Is Minneapolis Working?(Are Liberals Smirking)

2001-10-30 Thread PennBroKeith
In a message dated 10/30/01 8:29:53 PM Central Standard Time, PennBroKeith writes: Subj:Re: [Mpls] Is Minneapolis Working?(Are Liberals Smirking) Date: 10/30/01 8:29:53 PM Central Standard Time From: A HREF=mailto:PennBroKeith;PennBroKeith/A To:A HREF=mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED

Re: [Mpls] K-12 SCHOOLS: Fix kids, parents, communities?

2001-10-31 Thread PennBroKeith
In a message dated 10/30/01 11:20:38 PM Central Standard Time, [EMAIL PROTECTED] writes: If you are going to deconcentrate poverty and desegregate the neighborhoods, you have to identify the cause. It's not rocket science. Poverty is heavily concentrated in certain neighborhoods as a

Re: [Mpls] K-12 SCHOOLS: Fix kids, parents, communities?

2001-10-31 Thread PennBroKeith
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Re: [Mpls] Green ? Party sample ballots, etc.

2001-11-01 Thread PennBroKeith
In a message dated 11/1/01 5:08:19 PM Central Standard Time, [EMAIL PROTECTED] writes: (but is not Quoted below-ED.) KEITH says: People, why didn't you listen when you new Leslie Davis was RIGHT? GO Earth Protector Rather than trading messages about litter, my

Re: [Mpls] Re: (Can You Keep A Secret ?)

2001-11-01 Thread PennBroKeith
In a message dated 11/1/01 2:51:08 PM Central Standard Time, [EMAIL PROTECTED] writes: To say nothing of the privacy consideration of the city suddenly publishing private emails sent by constituents to their council member. Eva ignores this completely, but it seems to me that you would

Re: [Mpls] the Sixth Ward race in the age of Nixon, or Nixon runs for MPLS Ci...

2001-11-02 Thread PennBroKeith
In a message dated 11/2/01 4:32:51 PM Central Standard Time, [EMAIL PROTECTED] writes: Am I the only one who's sick of sore losers? Tamir, Jonathan Palmer and Barb Lickness should maybe give some thought to why they didn't win the primary -- you know, a little introspection about why your

Re: [Mpls] Drug Elimination Program funding is no more

2001-11-13 Thread PennBroKeith
In a message dated 11/13/01 3:27:14 AM Central Standard Time, [EMAIL PROTECTED] writes: MPHA has promised to find replacement dollars for this program, which funds Project Lookout (public housing resident crime watch volunteers), security guards, and the housing police team. For futher

[Mpls] Re: Inner-City Landlords (was Drug Elim Program)

2001-11-14 Thread PennBroKeith
In a message dated 11/14/01 9:43:14 AM Central Standard Time, [EMAIL PROTECTED] writes: Keith had wrote: If Greg Luce or Acorn asked me, How can we get rid of those pesky, bottom feeding, landlords? I would answer, Create an environment in our inner city that welcomes and rewards

Re: [Mpls] Riverview site

2001-11-14 Thread PennBroKeith
In a message dated 11/14/01 5:17:34 PM Central Standard Time, [EMAIL PROTECTED] writes: While I very much appreciate that people are upset over the process involved at the Z P meeting. While I appreciate that many hours have been spent by many people to design a comprehensive plan for

[Mpls] (MPLS) NU? What is missing?

2001-11-15 Thread PennBroKeith
The Original Plymouth Avenue and the old neighborhood people that focused on it. Keith Reitman, still seeing ghosts of the old Northside every day, Near North. ___ Minneapolis Issues Forum - A Civil City Civic Discussion - Mn E-Democracy Post messages to:

[Mpls] (MPLS)What's Missing (I wrote this10/00, before DFL meltdown)

2001-11-15 Thread PennBroKeith
REMEMBER THE DAYS...(please add to this ironic list), topic by KEITH REITMAN /DOWN MEMORY LANE AT WEST BROADWAY ENVIRONS, October 04, 2000 10:54 PM CST ...when you could walk to the corner store for a jug of milk at 9:PM? (26th Penn or Broadway Irving) ...when West Broadway was a destination

Re: [Mpls] Housing demolition moratorium(investor perdition)

2001-11-16 Thread PennBroKeith
In a message dated 11/16/01 11:47:26 AM Central Standard Time, [EMAIL PROTECTED] writes: Other issues: a few folks have suggested that the moratorium would affect currently occupied problem properties in that it would not demolish those quickly enough. I have trouble with that jump--that

Fwd: [Mpls] Riverview site

2001-11-16 Thread PennBroKeith
? In a message dated 11/15/01 12:09:18 AM Central Standard Time, PennBroKeith writes:Keith says: I am a MB of the West Broadway Area Coalition (WBAC). Our board consists of Neighborhood group leaders, educators on our avenue, business owners

Re: [Mpls] Riverview site

2001-11-17 Thread PennBroKeith
In a message dated 11/17/01 10:29:29 AM Central Standard Time, [EMAIL PROTECTED] writes: I don't go there very often, mostly because it's outside the areas where I usually spend time. A couple summers ago, I took an extended bike ride (alone) that included Wirth Park. It was a nice

Re: [Mpls] What's better(When so many need a roof and bed?)

2001-11-20 Thread PennBroKeith
In a message dated 11/20/01 8:00:39 AM Central Standard Time, [EMAIL PROTECTED] writes: The growth of faith-based community organizing projects addressing issues such as affordable housing, immigration, etc.. Frank Hornstein Ward 13 Keith cautiously suggests: With all respect for

Re: [Mpls] Re: Schools: Financial Concern(Does size matter?)

2001-11-20 Thread PennBroKeith
In a message dated 11/20/01 6:16:38 AM Central Standard Time, [EMAIL PROTECTED] writes: In response, Michael Atherton makes a recklessly false claim that I cite research that I haven't read, using class size research as an example. I have read lots of research on class size, including the

Re: [Mpls] Atherton

2001-11-20 Thread PennBroKeith
In a message dated 11/20/01 11:01:36 PM Central Standard Time, [EMAIL PROTECTED] writes: Atherton writes (and writes and writes): Let's bring this tread back to issues. I've made a number of proposals which no one has commented on.. ~Time for some self-reflection here, Mr. Atherton.

Re: [Mpls] Atherton

2001-11-20 Thread PennBroKeith
In a message dated 11/20/01 11:01:36 PM Central Standard Time, [EMAIL PROTECTED] writes: Atherton writes (and writes and writes): Let's bring this tread back to issues. I've made a number of proposals which no one has commented on.. ~Time for some self-reflection here, Mr. Atherton.

[Mpls] TRAIN TO FREEDOM/JOB ACCESS THE HOOD

2001-11-25 Thread PennBroKeith
I suggest that much press has been offered to commuter issues lately. I offer here some vintage verbiage I created in the bad old days well before the Nov. 6th Revolution. Keith says: NEEDED: FULL BROADWAY BUS ROUTE AND NORTH STAR RAIL STATION AT BROADWAY/CENTRAL, topic by I SWEAR TO TELL

Re: [Mpls] Pollution permit meetings(Let my people grow)

2001-11-26 Thread PennBroKeith
In a message dated 11/26/01 8:04:26 PM Central Standard Time, [EMAIL PROTECTED] writes: There are two upcoming meetings on pollution permits for Minneapolis facilities: Xcel Riverside coal plant and Owens-Corning roofing facility. More and more citizens are questioning the automatic

Re: [Mpls] Real Estate Taxes/Gov't Spending w/legs

2001-11-27 Thread PennBroKeith
In a message dated 11/27/01 10:09:46 AM Central Standard Time, [EMAIL PROTECTED] writes: Lets look at the question in a different way. If my house value increases 10% in one year, does that mean I should pay 10% more to Minnegasco for my gas? Does that mean I should pay 10% more

[Mpls] WARNING/DANGER/PHONEY E-MAIL W/VIRUS DOWNLOAD

2001-11-27 Thread PennBroKeith
List members and others, be aware of E-mail with familiar names and subject headings, W/attachments to download. They may not be from the apparent sender. I have received E-mail that touts two list members as senders and they were phony. Be aware and do not download! Keith Reitman, Near

[Mpls] Re: Let my people grow/Down by the Riverview/Optimal outcome

2001-12-03 Thread PennBroKeith
In a message dated 11/28/01 12:03:43 AM Central Standard Time, [EMAIL PROTECTED] writes: Ummm...Keith? I'm presuming you've visited the riverfront lately. If so, you should be fully aware that there are quite a few stake holders present to monitor conditions and speak with a

Re: [Mpls] Barb Johnson for President Now/She is Earthy

2001-12-05 Thread PennBroKeith
In a message dated 12/5/01 11:32:29 AM Central Standard Time, [EMAIL PROTECTED] writes: Johnson's record on getting things done is impressive. Why settle for Ostrow? Is this the emergence of a new voting bloc? David Piehl Central Keith says; Barb Johnson has shown me that she is

Re: [Mpls] Barb Johnson for President Now/She is Earthy

2001-12-05 Thread PennBroKeith
In a message dated 12/5/01 8:06:31 PM Central Standard Time, [EMAIL PROTECTED] writes: OOPs I forgot to sign the previous posting, so I post this addendum to it. A little story here. Many times I called Barb's office and she wasn't in. Frequently she would call me back on a Saturday or

[Mpls] New Council Prez?/New Oath/New Bold Chit

2001-12-07 Thread PennBroKeith
Paul Ostrow, favored contender for Council Prez crown, seems to create a new oath of office for the incoming class of 2002 Council. He proposes they all sign up to his draft of a cooperation pact(?), with him as the top cooperator. Other current and future CMs, and the voters who put them

Re: [Mpls] Housing/ RT, can WE come to the table?

2001-12-07 Thread PennBroKeith
In a message dated 12/7/01 11:21:09 AM Central Standard Time, [EMAIL PROTECTED] writes: As far as the coverage of my actions, this is true. But it's not the case. This afternoon I'm meeting with David Fey and our affordable housing task force, which has been working very hard over the

Re: [Mpls] Instead of a $6 million levy against the taxpayers.....

2001-12-10 Thread PennBroKeith
In a message dated 12/10/01 8:20:20 AM Central Standard Time, [EMAIL PROTECTED] writes: Instead of a six million levy against taxpayers... How about collecting some of the $178 million worth of developer loans that are owed to the MCDA? Keith wonders about the collections policy of

[Mpls] COME:Live/Open Free Speech Forum w/Real Landlords

2001-12-10 Thread PennBroKeith
COME, LISTEN, HAVE A HOLIDAY NOSH OR NOG. SAY SOMETHING! WHEN THE LANDLORDS GATHER, THE TRUTH BE TOLD. BELIEVE IT! Invitation to MPRAC December meeting (Open Forum) Eve White, Executive Director of the MPRAC, has directed me to invite our friends from the mpls@mnforum (See below): MINNEAPOLIS

Re: [Mpls] Housing/ RT, can WE come to the table?

2001-12-11 Thread PennBroKeith
In a message dated 12/7/01 11:34:53 AM Central Standard Time, PennBroKeith writes: RT, (When) Can We Come To the Table? I believe it defies logic to leave for-profit, small business people called landlord, out of the mainstream committee formed to help determine future city housing policy

Re: [Mpls] Vacancy rates, rents, economic indicators......

2001-12-17 Thread PennBroKeith
In a message dated 12/17/01 12:46:24 PM Central Standard Time, [EMAIL PROTECTED] writes: It is sickening to find out that some people find satisfaction when others lose jobs and have mortgages foreclosed. Rosalind Nelson Bancroft neighborhood Victoria Heller wrote: As the

Re: [Mpls] Vacancy ratesSubsidized Monuments/Nonprofiteers

2001-12-18 Thread PennBroKeith
In a message dated 12/18/01 11:42:28 AM Central Standard Time, [EMAIL PROTECTED] writes: How would you view the following three examples of planned new housing: 100+ units planned for going up at the corner of Franklin and Portland 76 units very likely going up on Franklin and 15th

Re: [Mpls] Ms. Heller(clear and gorgeous)

2001-12-19 Thread PennBroKeith
In a message dated 12/19/01 2:52:22 PM Central Standard Time, [EMAIL PROTECTED] writes: Vicky Heller I would be happy to answer any question, in fact I would be REQUIRED to, if I had my hand in the public till. But I don't. Minneapolis is in deep financial doo doo BECAUSE no one asks

[Mpls] Victoria's Secret Revealed(Her shocking history)

2001-12-19 Thread PennBroKeith
Keith says; I went to the Archive and pulled out this incredibly revealing Post by Victoria. At the end is her posted background credentials and a revealing photo of her so please don't scroll down there. Thank you. [Mpls] Stadium Issue: Eating one cookie won't make you fat. Victoria

[Mpls] Who was not welcome at mayoral debate?

2001-12-20 Thread PennBroKeith
In a message dated 12/20/01 9:13:30 PM Central Standard Time, [EMAIL PROTECTED] writes: The election is over and it's time to mend fences. Forgive but don't forget: The real lesson of the last campaign is that you don't build a city by shutting doors and locking people out. You build

[Mpls] 4th Police Precinct Resolution Needed/End Street Dealing

2001-12-28 Thread PennBroKeith
Neither rain nor hail nor snow ... and certainly not dark of night seem to keep the now familiar faces of our North neighborhoods' street dealers from congregating at the corner of West Broadway and Irving Ave N. The drug corridor called 26th Ave. N. from Penn to Lyndale and beyond, is a

[Mpls] Knock down the Ghetto and leave the Wall?

2002-01-01 Thread PennBroKeith
Segregation is about isolating people. Keeping some folks in and others out is essential to segregation. The court found intentional segregation at the Glenwood/Lyndale housing projects. Most couldn't see and didn't care what was going on behind those decorative walls. Most figured it was

[Mpls] Landlords will gather/come/add your blather

2002-01-07 Thread PennBroKeith
MPRAC-Mpls. Property Rights Action Comm.- Will convene their monthly meeting Wednesday Jan. 9 at the Eagles Club 2507 East 25th St. Mpls. Come at around 6:30 PM so we can all say high and shmooze a bit before the camera rolls at 7: PM. No landlord experience required to visit and sit in at our

Fwd: [Mpls] No shortage of ballersTax$$$Haulers

2002-01-07 Thread PennBroKeith
In a message dated 1/7/02 2:30:35 PM Central Standard Time, [EMAIL PROTECTED] writes: The moneysniffers were out in full force. One of them who I spotted was George Sherman, but I couldn't tell if he was angling for new money, or doing damage control in case the new Councilmembers find

Re: [Mpls] Homeless shelters or Halfway Houses:cashing in

2002-01-10 Thread PennBroKeith
In a message dated 1/10/02 7:57:07 AM Central Standard Time, [EMAIL PROTECTED] writes: The proposed shelter in Seven Corners is for 25 able-bodied, middle-aged, working men. At considerable cost to the taxpayers, each man will get a mat on the floor. The most recent calculation is $550

Re: [Mpls] Section 8 housing

2002-01-10 Thread PennBroKeith
In a message dated 1/10/02 2:37:30 PM Central Standard Time, [EMAIL PROTECTED] writes: Since, many private landlords don't want to participate in section 8 anymore, then MPHA can own the properties and operate them through their scattered site program. Perhaps, the Mayors affordable

[Mpls] Weighing In On Lydia House/God as Non-Profiteer

2002-01-12 Thread PennBroKeith
In a message dated 1/12/02 1:06:31 AM Central Standard Time, [EMAIL PROTECTED] writes: In what is sure to gain me very little, if any, friends and probably a few enemies, I am weighing in on Lydia House with what will probably not be a very popular opinion on either side. For the

Re: [Mpls] Lydia House Etc./Wealthy demand fair share

2002-01-12 Thread PennBroKeith
In a message dated 1/12/02 12:39:19 PM Central Standard Time, [EMAIL PROTECTED] writes: 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

Re: [Mpls] Lydia lawsuit - Full disclosure?

2002-01-14 Thread PennBroKeith
In a message dated 1/14/02 1:08:33 PM Central Standard Time, [EMAIL PROTECTED] writes: so, its not a real surprise that John Cevette is cheerleading for his co-plantiff Lynne Lowder in her Lydia House posts. The list of plaintiffs is helpful but the comment on motives is the low road,

Re: [Mpls] Gov's Bonding Stiff/Northstar Stiffs Hood

2002-01-14 Thread PennBroKeith
CM's passed on an opportunity to hook-up north side job seekers and commuters with jobs in the burbs. I am still fighting this one. Hence... Reprint: NEEDED: FULL BROADWAY BUS ROUTE AND NORTH STAR RAIL STATION AT BROADWAY/CENTRAL, topic by I SWEAR TO TELL THE TRUTH, PENNBROKEITH, March 06

Re: [Mpls] Warmer, fuzzier police/Pretty good 20 years

2002-01-15 Thread PennBroKeith
In a message dated 1/15/02 4:40:40 PM Central Standard Time, [EMAIL PROTECTED] writes: I think that it would be better for everyone, even the officers themselves, if police could learn to observe ordinary social conventions (especially those regarding violence) when dealing with most of

[Mpls] Blame Political Leaders/They are the Beaters

2002-01-15 Thread PennBroKeith
In a message dated 1/15/02 10:30:30 PM Central Standard Time, [EMAIL PROTECTED] writes: I don't know how Robin (Mr.) Garwood deals with traffic tickets. I don't even know if he has a car. The last time I was pulled over (bad headlight), I did smile politely at the officer, which is

Re: [Mpls] car facts

2002-01-27 Thread PennBroKeith
In a message dated 1/22/02 12:51:58 PM Central Standard Time, [EMAIL PROTECTED] writes: This is the kind of argument that keeps the green message from being heard. If you want to change behavior, give people an alternative they can live with rather than demonizing their current choice.

Re: [Mpls] Affordable housing crisis is over/Landlord Gravy for Beginners

2002-01-27 Thread PennBroKeith
In a message dated 1/21/02 11:24:20 AM Central Standard Time, [EMAIL PROTECTED] writes: Minnesota is one of a few freak states that tax a rental home at a much higher rate than an owned home. Why??? Because it encourages owner-occupancy and because a rental property is not a

Re: [Mpls] Rants/MCDA Brand Sausage

2002-02-01 Thread PennBroKeith
In a message dated 2/1/02 3:24:07 PM Central Standard Time, [EMAIL PROTECTED] writes: I don't think I've read or heard a decent explanation as to why a hardworking public servant like Steve Cramer wasn't retained as MCDA Executive Director. I personally think he's done yeoman's (whoops,

Re: [Mpls] Meanwhile, in the neighborhood...I need a place to park

2002-02-03 Thread PennBroKeith
In a message dated 2/3/02 9:52:16 AM Central Standard Time, [EMAIL PROTECTED] writes: Meanwhile, the houses they can somehow afford to buy and knock down are NOT affordable -they rent for $1600 apiece. But of course, the loss of any supply affects the overall market, and the road to the

Re: [Mpls] Meanwhile, in the neighborhood...I need a place to park

2002-02-03 Thread PennBroKeith
In a message dated 2/3/02 4:17:19 PM Central Standard Time, [EMAIL PROTECTED] writes: The net effect of the hardware store parking expansion, I believe, will be a benefit to the community. Support your neighborhood retailer as he supports your neighborhood. Keith Reitman,

Re: [Mpls] Abstention fever/budget candidate's full term

2002-02-04 Thread PennBroKeith
In a message dated 2/4/02 10:37:11 AM Central Standard Time, [EMAIL PROTECTED] writes: I have to believe that an election in ought-three would favor the Greens more than the DFL, if for no other reason than the greater the distance between trips to the polls the greater the chance for lost

Re: [Mpls] NRP the fiefdom/Entitlement at the municpal tit

2002-02-06 Thread PennBroKeith
--- Barbara Lickness wrote: The biggest collaborative effort was the one where all the neighborhood folks joined forces to save the NRP. Keith says; A different description: All the neighborhood nonprofiteers swarmed to save their meal ticket/paychecks as the government tit

[Mpls] Re:Lake Street Development/Loaded Language breeds contempt

2002-02-06 Thread PennBroKeith
In a message dated 2/6/02 3:39:36 PM Central Standard Time, [EMAIL PROTECTED] writes: For the record, MCDA staff did NOT accept Basim's bid. MCDA staff recommended the highest bidder, who owned a successful Asian restaurant, and wanted an additional location at 4th and Lake - owner

Re: [Mpls] NRP the fiefdom/NRP rally-Candidate's Forum

2002-02-08 Thread PennBroKeith
Keith: The activists were extremely active and want their money. Keith Reitman, Capitalism works better when it is not covert, NearNorth In a message dated 2/7/02 3:19:39 PM Central Standard Time, [EMAIL PROTECTED] writes: I'd agree -- when I went to the Candidates Forum sponsored

[Mpls] NRP rally Candidate's Forum/Reporter's omission/The News w/Revision

2002-02-12 Thread PennBroKeith
In a message dated 2/8/02 10:42:30 PM Central Standard Time, PennBroKeith writes: Up until that point, all candidate debates had included only the big four candidates and not the gaggle of others who had legitimately registered. Polite and boring was the sanitized debate format and outcome

Re: [Mpls] City Garbage Mailed/Private Workforce Hailed

2002-02-14 Thread PennBroKeith
In a message dated 2/13/02 11:26:19 AM Central Standard Time, [EMAIL PROTECTED] writes: We received 3 of these flyers at my 2 unit duplex, that has one garbage can. I mailing I would find useful is the one that gives me the schedule for my recycling. I tossed last year's, and can't

Re: [Mpls] urbanlegend/Crime scene 24/7 Crime seen 24/7

2002-02-15 Thread PennBroKeith
In a message dated 2/15/02 2:34:32 PM Central Standard Time, [EMAIL PROTECTED] writes: As I understand it, the recent increase in drug sex trade at Bloomington Lake is due to: 1) Increase in all crime nationwide since 9/11 2) Increase in crime due to unseasonably warm temperatures 3)

Re: [Mpls] Community Building Seminar

2002-02-17 Thread PennBroKeith
In a message dated 2/17/02 5:49:16 PM Central Standard Time, [EMAIL PROTECTED] writes: This seminar and the others coming up are about thinking BIG in terms of really changing dynamics in low-income communities, and getting good, viable ideas out there about how this can happen. Another

Re: [Mpls] stadium/or housing/wastefull subsidies

2002-02-25 Thread PennBroKeith
In a message dated 2/25/02 8:28:28 AM Central Standard Time, [EMAIL PROTECTED] writes: Why can't the kind of energy that is going into thinking of how to subsidize wealthy baseball and football interests go into thinking of how to subsidize housing to make it affordable? Jeanne Massey

Re: [Mpls] happy? survey/Level the field

2002-02-28 Thread PennBroKeith
In a message dated 2/28/02 2:50:26 PM Central Standard Time, [EMAIL PROTECTED] writes: MINNEAPOLIS - Whether Minneapolis residents love where they live depends greatly on which neighborhood they call home, a citywide survey released Tuesday shows. While 73 percent of residents in

Re: [Mpls] Re: Is Mpls-Issues too powerful?/Waiting to Exhale!

2002-03-11 Thread PennBroKeith
In a message dated 3/11/02 8:51:19 AM Central Standard Time, [EMAIL PROTECTED] writes: Broadly based access to information improves our sense of community and civic engagement and that lesson is already being taught throughout the educational system. It's the learning curve for adults that

Re: [Mpls] A Middler's View on Ice Cream/New Flavor

2002-03-11 Thread PennBroKeith
In a message dated 3/11/02 1:29:34 PM Central Standard Time, [EMAIL PROTECTED] writes: Sign me up! Do we get to have our own caucus? Karen Collier Linden Hills In a message dated 3/11/02 11:32:42 AM Central Standard Time, [EMAIL PROTECTED] writes: I formally announce the

Re: [Mpls] Homeless during the day - the rest of the story

2002-03-12 Thread PennBroKeith
In a message dated 3/12/02 1:46:25 PM Central Standard Time, [EMAIL PROTECTED] writes: Subj: Re: [Mpls] Homeless during the day - the rest of the story Date: 3/12/02 1:46:25 PM Central Standard Time From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] (Victoria Heller) Sender:[EMAIL PROTECTED] To:[EMAIL

Re: [Mpls] Strib: Is Mpls-Issues too powerful?Strib Omission/Revission

2002-03-13 Thread PennBroKeith
. Whats-his-name says Because there are not enough hours in the day to keep up with posts from the prolific PennBroKeith, it had escaped my notice...(etc) (He acknowledges reading my posts.) He then starts calling me BRO. I have to believe he is conflicted; he is paid to spell names correctly

Re: [Mpls] City-wide food/Bleak-Street/You care?

2002-03-22 Thread PennBroKeith
In a message dated 3/22/02 9:36:22 AM Central Standard Time, [EMAIL PROTECTED] writes: Last week, as I often do, I ate at the Modern Cafe in NE Minneapolis. I had the delicious pan-seared duck breast with the five-spice mashed potatoes. For desert, I broke with habit by foregoing the

Re: [Mpls] City-wide food/Bleak-Street/You care?

2002-03-22 Thread PennBroKeith
In a message dated 3/22/02 9:36:22 AM Central Standard Time, [EMAIL PROTECTED] writes: Last week, as I often do, I ate at the Modern Cafe in NE Minneapolis. I had the delicious pan-seared duck breast with the five-spice mashed potatoes. For desert, I broke with habit by foregoing the

Re: [Mpls] City-wide food/Bleak-Street/You care?

2002-03-22 Thread PennBroKeith
In a message dated 3/22/02 11:54:56 AM Central Standard Time, PennBroKeith writes: Keith says; So sad, and so overlooked, that Scott could not go a couple blocks north to West Broadway Av. N. to find a selection of eateries to visit and enjoy in the neighborhood. This main commercial

[Mpls] Urban Ventures/Street Crime Censures/Fiefdumb

2002-03-23 Thread PennBroKeith
In a message dated 3/23/02 7:16:34 PM Central Standard Time, [EMAIL PROTECTED] writes: We need to focus on developing and making Chicago and Lake into a thriving corner, rather than the magnet for drugs, prostitution, and traffic accidents it now is. We need to look at getting a traffic

[Mpls] Letter to editor/PiPress/ E-DEMagoguery Disguised Despised

2002-03-24 Thread PennBroKeith
In a message dated 3/23/02 12:22:34 PM Central Standard Time, [EMAIL PROTECTED] writes: From Ray Stoltzman of North St. Paul in today's PiPress Well, the city of Minneapolis and it's bleeding heart Dfl political clique has finally reached the pinnacle of success in making the city of

[Mpls] Silent Sports Meeting/While Streetcrimes Repeating

2002-03-26 Thread PennBroKeith
In a message dated 3/26/02 8:50:49 PM Central Standard Time, [EMAIL PROTECTED] writes: It's clear this really tapped a vein of enthusiasm...and anyone else who wants to play a role should contact John Erwin. R.T. Rybak slow skiier, adequate off-road biker, sick of having to do both

[Mpls] Next Affordable Housing Summit 4/7/02 From the List Archive

2002-03-26 Thread PennBroKeith
-- -- In a message dated 12/11/01 11:37:03 AM Central Standard Time, PennBroKeith writes: Subj:Re: [Mpls] Housing/ RT, can WE come to the table? Date: 12/11/01 11:37:03 AM Central Standard Time In a message dated 12/7/01 11:34:53 AM Central Standard Time, PennBroKeith

[Mpls] (no subject)

2002-03-28 Thread PennBroKeith
Subj:[Mpls] Central Neighborhood Rehab Date: 3/28/02 10:27:23 PM Central Standard Time From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] (Dooley, Bill) Sender: [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: [EMAIL PROTECTED] (Discuss Minneapolis (E-mail)) While sitting in Webb's Barbershop, I noticed a rehab across the street from the

Re: [Mpls] Re: City Zoning/and demagoguery

2002-03-29 Thread PennBroKeith
In a message dated 3/29/02 10:58:32 AM Central Standard Time, [EMAIL PROTECTED] writes: P.S. As for the use of the word “slumlord” I think it is an appropriate description of a property owner who flouts the law and uses threats and intimidation to prevent people from reporting repair

[Mpls] Silent Sport/Mayoral Bike Ride/highlightslowlifes NorthWest

2002-04-01 Thread PennBroKeith
Central Standard Time From: A HREF=mailto:PennBroKeith;PennBroKeith/A To: A HREF=mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED];[EMAIL PROTECTED]/A, A HREF=mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED];[EMAIL PROTECTED]/A In a message dated 3/26/02 8:50:49 PM Central Standard Time, [EMAIL PROTECTED] writes: (Reprinted inquiry of the Mayor

Re: [Mpls] MCDA land sale(Giveaway!), WBCHC

2002-04-02 Thread PennBroKeith
In a message dated 4/2/02 4:11:23 PM Central Standard Time, [EMAIL PROTECTED] writes: I called the West Bank Community Development Corporation's offices. The sale was a conveyance to the West Bank Community Housing Corporation by the MCDA of land on which the WBCHC has a 100-year lease.

[Mpls] Light Rail/Property Values/Noise/Parking

2002-04-02 Thread PennBroKeith
In a message dated 4/2/02 10:43:23 AM Central Standard Time, [EMAIL PROTECTED] writes: A single-family home next to a light rail station on Portland's east side commands a 10 percent higher price than one 1,000 feet away from the station. This willingness to pay a premium for single-family

[Mpls] Kiddoos and Redistricting/Cut and Paste

2002-04-04 Thread PennBroKeith
In a message dated 4/4/02 10:11:22 PM Central Standard Time, [EMAIL PROTECTED] writes: Downtown is everyone's neighborhood, and that's a good reason to do more kids stuff, hopefully at the library and planetarium. As the editor of Skyway News, I'd also welcome other hidden gems that might

[Mpls] Re: Kiddoos and Redistricting/Cut and Paste

2002-04-04 Thread PennBroKeith
Keith Reitman/Near North on previous post. ___ Minneapolis Issues Forum - A Civil City Civic Discussion - Mn E-Democracy Post messages to: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Subscribe, Unsubscribe, Digest option, and more: http://e-democracy.org/mpls

[Mpls] Re: Redistricting/Cut and Paste/Opportunity(ghetto)Zone

2002-04-07 Thread PennBroKeith
10-8-11 depending on who's doing the talkin' In a message dated 4/4/02 11:42:58 PM Central Daylight Time, PennBroKeith writes: Keith says; Downtown IS everyone's' neighborhood, as David B. says. As such it should be part of as many wards as practicable, for balance. I am very fearful

[Mpls] Housing Summit/Gas @10 cents a gallon urged/No one objected

2002-04-08 Thread PennBroKeith
Landlords, tenants air differences at Minneapolis housing summit Steve Brandt Star Tribune Published Apr 8, 2002 Differences between landlords and tenants are nothing new to housing, but they sparked some of the most passionate debate Sunday at Minneapolis Mayor R.T. Rybak's second

Fwd: [Mpls] Rally to stop(one side)of the Violence

2002-04-08 Thread PennBroKeith
In a message dated 4/8/02 8:45:22 AM Central Daylight Time, [EMAIL PROTECTED] writes: Subj: [Mpls] Rally to stop the Violence Date: 4/8/02 8:45:22 AM Central Daylight Time From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] (Robin Halloum) Sender:[EMAIL PROTECTED] To:[EMAIL PROTECTED] Here in the

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