Karen Collier wrote: > I don't object to asking the legislature for money, but to say that because > St. Paul is asking we should too is not a good argument. I am dumbfounded as > to why St. Paul continues to get money for projects, except it would appear > their legislators must have a better rapport with the money people than Mpls > legislators. In addition, most of their projects are "Minnesota" projects > (if you look at their name). However, as I have said before, I think it's > time to think out of the box. If you want money from the state, then show > that you can raise a good portion of it locally. I think the Mpls Library > has the wherewithal to do that. Their "Friends" group is fairly influential > and it would seem if they're interested in a Planetarium they could raise > part of the money. Bonding years at the legislature are always a crap shoot > and if you come in with something different you'll stand a much better chance.
The issue in my mind is state significance. This is something that kids from all over the state will come to to learn. A project that benefits the whole state is appropriate for state money. The planetarium, even though it is operated by the Library Board, is clearly a state asset similar to the Minnesota Zoo and is appropriate for state money. There is a plan for raising a portion of the money locally, an amount we believe can be raised based on consultation with professional fundraisers. Carol Becker Longfellow _______________________________________ 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
