Regardless of AIBDC's rights to not renew, the bottom line is that the Dollar King will be sorely missed on Franklin Avenue. There is no other place like it in the immediate vicinity, so now residents have to get on a bus and go (at least) to Cedar Riverside if they want dollar store goods.
AIBDC can go ahead and try to put a Starbucks in, (as everyone keeps mentioning,) but I really don't think it would do well, considering the fact that there are two other coffee shops right there, and I'm certain that my neighbors and I don't drink enough lattes to keep them all afloat. I know Ali and his store personally, and they are both great. What's happening is a shame, mostly because Theresa Carr is refusing to explain her reasoning. Members of the Ventura Village neighborhood organization, who have supported and worked with AIBDC on multiple issues in the past, are now essentially being slapped in the face. AIBDC and Theresa Carr are free to do as they see fit with their organization, but I firmly believe that the citizens of this neighborhood deserve an explanation. BTW: I'm not sure how Greg Luce knows who's shopping at the Dollar King... for all his talk (and post signatures) of North Phillips, he DOESN'T even live here. Connie Nompelis Ward 6 - Ventura Village __________________________________________________ Do You Yahoo!? Send your FREE holiday greetings online! http://greetings.yahoo.com _______________________________________ 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
