I really got a kick out the SPPP article. One person at the Park Board hearing was quoted as saying that she "didn't want to get stressed walking around the lake and seeing DQ" The article didn't state whether she got stressed when she sees walkers and joggers wearing corporate icons on their shirts. Another resident of East Harriet Pkwy complained he didn't want a DQ in his front yard!! I know those who live on the lake sometimes act as though they own it, but really, a store approximately 1 mile away is in your front yard!?!
It's issues like this that give Minneapolis its reputation as somewhat goofy. Nowhere did I read in their proposal that DQ was going to afix a spinning malt cup on the refectory or have an illuminated pylon sign to attract passersby from Lake Street or 50th Street. I did see however that DQ had given the Park Board a proposal whereby instead of the PB losing $125,000 it would gain approximately $200,000. That's $325,000 a year that would go support the Park Board -- money that is desparately needed and isn't there today. Furthermore to all you concerned about local venders getting in on the action, the PB did solicit proposals from Dunn Bros., Caribou and Brueggers. I agree the PB needs to figure out why its losing money at the refectories (one guess is that $1.25 for two pretty big scoops, they're not making a lot on ice cream sales). And it should be understood that any refectory vender will not be allowed "inappropriate signage, napkins, wrappers, etc." But the DQ deal was probably a pretty sweet deal for the City (pun intended). If Dunn Bros, or Sebastion Joes, or Sonny's, or the Lyndale Youth farmers can do it better and cheaper than DQ, more power to them. Give the PB a proposal. The opening is there, let's see what you got. Dean E. Carlson East Harriet, Ward 10 Dooley, Bill writes: > Does anyone know if Dairy Queen is willing to sell its product at the parks without >signage or labels? Here is the story from the Pioneer Press. >http://www.twincities.com/mld/pioneerpress/news/local/2807010.htm?template=contentModules/printstory.jsp > > > Bill Dooley > Ward 13 > Kenny _______________________________________ 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
