Steven appears to be writing this out of good intentions. I would argue, however, the City of Minneapolis is no more in a position to be buying a team than building a stadium, especially in an era of tight budgets for basic services. Let's make sure every street is plowed and swept, every street is properly maintained, crime is more under control, boarded up properties are attended to, our parks are well-maintained, ALL of our City debt is paid in full, and every person who is willing to work has a place to live. Once these basics are done, then it seems appropriate to consider the worthiness or lack thereof in the City buying teams and building stadiums.
However, if a private entity wants to spearhead a drive to form a corporation to sell stock and use the proceeds to purchase a team and a stadium, then let's support that. Of course, that has always been an option; it's an option that so far no "private entity" has taken the initative to do. Gary Bowman 1-1 On Thu, 27 December 2001, "Steven Froemming" wrote: Hello every one how are you doing today? I am doing just fine. I am writing today to find out what people think will happen in the up coming year dealing with the Twins. I know that this is a sore spot for most of us know but I wanted to know what people thought. I was thinking of all of the different possibilities that could happen and here is one that popped into my head last night. Could the team be bought by the City of Minneapolis? Could the residents of the city help pay for the team? Could the citizens of this great city help in the cost of a new ball park? I just wanted to throw out an idea out there because I don't want to see the Minnesota Twins leave. I also have thought that we the citizens of Minneapolis could help buy the team through public stock. I think that it would be good if we bought stock in the team because if people love there team so much they should buy stock in them to help the team out.I know that i would buy shares of the Minnesota Twins. I know that these ideas might seam impossible but I just wanted to know what you thought out here. Please don't be afraid to respond. Steven Mac.Donald Froemming 63A 11-6 Windom Twins Fan --------------------------------------------------- Get your free web based email from Crosswalk.com: http://mail.crosswalk.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
