Does the street have to be named for a single person, or can it be a dynamic duo type thing? Do they have to be political types? And they don't have to be dead either, right?
Well, there is Jimmy Jam and Terry Lewis (Flyte Time), in the entertainment industry. They, along with Prince, are from Minneapolis, and have put us on the map musically in that regard. They have a star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame, and are hailed as the most successful production duo in the history of contemporary music. They also do things for youth in regard to education, staying in school, scholarships, etc. as well. Think about the generations after us. They need inspiration, too. We want them to walk/drive/bike etc. down the boulevard and remember something in their recent history, too. Everything can't only be for us vintage folks. Pamela Taylor (From Tampa - Jimmy Jam's sixth grade girlfriend) -----Original Message----- From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED]]On Behalf Of David Brauer Sent: Friday, August 09, 2002 12:54 PM To: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Subject: Re: [Mpls] North-South Connector on 8/9/02 11:16 AM, Linda Higgins at [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: > Craig Miller asked: > Why not Van White Drive? > > Linda says: > There is Van White Circle a block north of Plymouth and Lyndale, making up > Phase 4(?) of Lyn Park, the "suburb in the city" development first begun in > the late 70s. It is a stone's throw from Harry Davis Lane, in Phase 2. I covered him a bit, and while Van White seemed like a nice enough guy, I wouldn't call him a great council member. He is a fine symbol, since it took until 1979 for this city to elect an African-American councilmember; however, that's taken care of by White's bust in City Hall. I have to believe we can find an more awesome African-American-Minneapolitan to honor on what will soon be a major city street. David Brauer King Field _______________________________________ 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 _______________________________________ 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
