For anyone who has followed this issue with more than a modicum of intelligence, they would know that the Park Board entered into a purchase agreement with Moore Business Forms. Like all purchase agreements a closing date was set when the purchase agreement was signed. I believe the agreement was entered into in late June and that agreement had a closing date of August 19, 2002. Based on the purchase price, the Park Board went in search of financing. First, the city which demuured. Then, the Board found it could mortgage the property and secured a commitment from Wells/Fargo. Wells/Fargo went to the market and lined up investors. Based and the investment climate, Wells/Fargo committed to a specific time sensitive interest rate knowing the deal had a closing date of August 19,2003. All of these facts were brought forward at the public meetings and in the documents presented at the meetings. To answer Eva's question more directly, no I did not advise the Board to close the deal to cut off public debate. The board by its actions and agreements it entered into was fully aware when the closing would occur. And the deal took its course. I think Eva's last shot is typical of the rude, spiteful, cross, surly, ill-mannered and generally unpleasant tone of the e-mails I've noticed on this Forum. Par for the course! I know now why as a parent you are advised to keep your children out of chat rooms. I'm sure the vast majority of the members of the Forum are well-read, thoughtful Minneapolitans who take their civic duties seriously. I have appreciated many of the comments both on line and off line from people who were on both sides of this issue and I respect both. I can see where this Forum can--in theory--be capable of providing better connections and more direct information to expand the effusion of knowledge. However, the issue that engaged me in the debate on this Forum--the Park Board acquistion--has demonstrated the much less noble aspect of this Forum. As evidenced by Eva Young's freewheeling snideness. Just as I'm sure many participants in this Forum are well meaning and open minded, I'm sure that could be said of all chat rooms. Still, I've learned a good lesson: I'll keep my sons out of chat rooms based on sound advice and I'll do the same for myself. Mr. List manager please remove my e-mail address from the Forum. Brian Rice
-----Original Message----- From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED]]On Behalf Of Eva Young Sent: Tuesday, August 27, 2002 3:46 PM To: Michael Hohmann; [mpls] Subject: Re: [Mpls] MPRB closes on new digs At 03:38 PM 8/27/02 -0500, Michael Hohmann wrote: >FYI-- for those interested in the discussion about the MPRB purchase of a HQ >building at 2117 W. River Road, the deal was closed yesterday. I guess any >questions regarding the financing are moot for the time being! This is so arrogant. I think the Park Board will pay for their arrogance on this one at the polls next time. I have a question though -- Did Brian Rice advise the park board to do this hasty closing to close off further public debate over this? Eva Eva Young Near North Minneapolis "You do not have the right to never be offended. This country is based on freedom, and that means freedom for everyone - not just you! You may leave the room, turn the channel, express a different opinion, etc., but the world is full of idiots, and probably always will be." --Article II of the Bill of Non-Rights. _______________________________________ 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
