1) Thank you (Robert Yorga) for bringing this issue to the list. I've seen several people from NE post lately & I want to see people get involved on this issue.
2) I wish that the Northeaster was on-line...everyone should get a chance to read this article. It is right on point as was Robert Yorga's post. 3) I called Ostrow about this on Friday. He called me back personally on a Sunday & left a message saying he was available to discuss this issue. Too bad I was working & missed his call. I'm going to call him back on Tuesday (later today). I strongly encourage everyone to contact Ostrow's office about this topic. (To reach Ostrow please go to: http://www.ci.minneapolis.mn.us/council/ward1/index.asp) 4) I'm a new member of the East Side Food Cooperative & think it's a much better idea than that of Cub Foods. For more information on the Co-op & who it will serve, please go to: http://www.eastsidefoodcoop.org/index.htm 5) A Cub Foods isn't needed. I am in strong support on Patel's expansion & other ethnic bulk food stores in the area. I've already mentioned the Co-op, Robert has mentioned the Rainbow at the Quarry, & there are many small corner grocery stores in a 1-2 mile radius too. 6) I live within 6 blocks of the proposed Cub & don't want it there. I have friends that drive well out of their way to go to the Holy Land, Crescent Moon Bakery, Patel, Asia Imports etc. People are not seeking out another big box like Cub (there is a new one close by in Roseville). I moved to the neighborhood 16 months ago because of the local community & atmosphere. Bringing in big boxy business would only cause more damage to the local businesses & Central Ave Revitalization Project. -I could go on & on but have to sleep. -mandy tempel (NE just off Central) _______________________________________ 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
