Minneapolis' biggest problem is that many suburbanites don't understand
Minneapolis and are scared of coming to Minneapolis. Contrary to what they
think, we have a great city! The only way to change their perception is to
get them into Minneapolis where they can see it and experience it for
themselves. I expect people from the rest of Hennepin County and the rest of
the metro to use our library. But unlike Mr. Minn, I see that a good thing.
Rich Chandler - Ward 9
> -----Original Message-----
> From: Carol Becker
> Where would the 2.5 million books go if there wasn't a central library?
> Regardless of who manages the system, there needs to be a new building to
> house this collection.
>
> What would be really great would be if someone who knew someone over at
> the state could maybe find some money to fund a portion of the new
> library. Even though the votors approved $110 million in bonds, I'm sure
> the City would greatfully sell less bonds if someone were able to do this.
>
> Carol Becker - Longfellow
>
> ----- Original Message -----
> From: Steve Minn
> Dear Katy, and all the kind voters of Minneapolis who voted for the
> privilege of a duplicative, redundant and unnecessary stand-alone downtown
> library, unattached to the County system, and unpaid for by the regional
> and business users who are not in Minneapolis...You have made my
> point...Non Minneapolitans will use it, and not pay for it!
>
> ----- Original Message -----
> From: Beem, Katy
> Perhaps the 67% of Minneapolis residents who voted yes to support a
> well-deserved and greatly-needed new library, and possibly Steve Minn
> himself, will be more than glad to USE the Library.
>
> Katy Beem
> The Friends of the Minneapolis Public Library
>
> ----- Original Message -----
> From: Steve Minn
> "Glad he doesn't have to pay for the Library."
