Ann Berget notes, in part, >...Also, the timing of the announcement of major > proposed service reductions for 2003 does not > bode well for the notion of bustling public space. > Big, chilly and CLOSED?
[MH] Well, the operational cutbacks should not come as a surprise to anyone... they were forecast over a year ago, prior to the election, and before the Mayor/City Council's recent attempt to keep all city budgets within a max. 8 percent overall increase. I suggest reviewing the archives as to CLIC budget reviews for Library capital (and operating) costs and comparisons of various operating efficiency ratios relative to other similar-sized libraries across the country... posted by Bob Gustafson (CLIC member) and myself during summer/fall last year. The relative operating efficiency measurement data might provide insight on potential targets for current operating reductions. Michael Hohmann Linden Hills _______________________________________ 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
