In light of the subdebate on this topic over land transactions at Minnehaha Park, I'd like to offer some clarification, as one who covered the issue for the Star Tribune and pored long and often over detailed maps of the project.
It is accurate to say that the Park Board transferred portions of the park to MNDOT. This was just over seven acres. It is also correct to say that MNDOT transferred portions of its right of way, and other land it purchased, to the Park Board. This was just over nine acres. For example, in one area near where the Longfellow House now sits, MNDOT bought a strip of rail right-of-way that bisected part of the park. This was transferred to the Park Board, and Park Board land closer to Hiawatha was tranferred to MNDOT. It is not correct to say that no park land was transferred to MNDOT, although the Park Board did gain a net of two acres. There are color-coded detailed maps at MNDOT and perhaps in court files for anyone who wants to review this further. Steve Brandt Star Tribune Whose colleagues wish he'd dispose of his foot-high stack of Hwy. 55 documents _______________________________________ 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
