The $100/year limit applies to elected officials/candidates for elected 
office, under the Campaign Finance laws, I believe.
As these were specified as given to "park staff", I don't think that law 
would apply.

Tim Bonham, ward 12, Standish Ericsson
>"The association also provides 150 free memberships to Minneapolis
>park staff, which it values at $19,000, Gurban said."
>
>Perhaps someone can explain how providing these free memberships is okay,
>especially given that $19000/150 exceeds a $100/year limit, if that
>information even pertains to this situation?
>
>Is there something I don't know?
>
>Beth Popalisky
>East Harriet Farmstead

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