While the list has been discussing such barnburner topics as Lavender Magazine editorials and the DFL Stonewall caucus vs. Log Cabin Republicans, there has been a pretty interesting issue happening at City Hall.
Whether you agree with the decision or not, the City's vote to discontinue negotiations and take possesion of the downtown Saks 5th Ave. building was pretty bold. Obviously our leaders wanted to send a message that it isn't business as usual at City Hall. But was it smart? The Strib's Neal St. Anthony has a pretty good story (as usual) in yesterday's paper about the decision. The story is somewhat sympathetic with Brookfield's stance that negotiations should continue. Couple that with today's article about downtown vacancy (although the focus was on office not retail space) and one gets the feeling that the City needs to think clearly on this one and not get cutesy with "making a stand." I'm not saying the City decision was wrong, just that if a good deal can be negotiated, it probably should be pursued. Here's the Neal St. Anthony link: http://www.startribune.com/stories/535/2895451.html Dean E. Carlson East Harriet, Ward 10 _______________________________________ 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
