For anyone who has not heard yet, there is a web site with information regarding the motel proposal on the Baker block. The web site is: http://nomotel.com/ Also, Basim Sabri called me yesterday to invite everyone living in the area of the Baker Block, (proposed location for the motel) to attend a meeting and review an alternate proposal for the space. A tent will be set up on the space, Thursday at 6:00 to accomodate neighbors interested in reviewing the alternative proposal. Basim warned that this propsal would remove several additional residential properties, and that he would "go around" Council Member Herron to get approval for his motel if the alternate proposal is not accepted. I told Basim that I would pass the word about the meeting, and suggested that we all consider it a starting point (rather than an ultimatum) for an alternative proposal, as the loss of additional residential space is certain to be contentious. Many of the residents notified of the meeting have already stated that they will not support anything that requires zoning variances, as they feel this would open the door to a "bait and switch" which would ultimatly result in a motel being built. David Piehl Central ______________________________________________________________________ The information contained in this message is private and confidential information which may also be subject to the attorney-client privilege and work product doctrine. This information is intended only for the individual or entity named above. If the reader of this message is not the intended recipient, you are hereby notified that any use, dissemination, distribution or copy of this message is strictly prohibited. If you have received this message in error, please notify the sender by return e-mail and destroy all copies of the message. Thank you. _______________________________________ Minneapolis Issues Forum - Minnesota E-Democracy Post messages to: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Subscribe, Unsubscribe, Digest option, and more: http://e-democracy.org/mpls
