>From the Strib article:
"The debate over a proposed Interstate Hwy. 35W access project in south Minneapolis took a volatile turn Thursday night when a City Council member alleged backroom deals and political pressure by project backers. Council Member Robert Lilligren alleged that, despite a facade of public participation in project decisions, heavy pressure is being put on opponents to support corporate interests favoring the $153 million effort, which would add ramps at Lake Street and shift others. Read the entire Strib coverage of last night's 35W Access Project "Open House": http://startribune.com/stories/462/3433190.html Also the second part of the Spokesman-Recorder's series on the Access Project: http://www.spokesman-recorder.com/News/Article/Article.asp?NewsID=18645&sID=4 ********** There's one last "Open House" Saturday November 16 - Fifth Precinct - 3101 Nicollet Avenue -10:00 a.m. to noon This is probably the last time the taxpayers of Minneapolis can get an idea of what an expensive, ill-conceived boondoggle this Access Project is. Ask lots of questions...if you think you're getting evasive answers, keep asking questions. This is your money they want to spend. The impression I got at the meeting last night was that we have only seen the tip of the iceberg as far as what this project will cost. Ken Avidor http://www.stride-mn.org Kingfield ..... _______________________________________ Minneapolis Issues Forum - A City-focused Civic Discussion - Mn E-Democracy Post messages to: mailto:mpls@;mnforum.org Subscribe, Unsubscribe, Digest, and more: http://e-democracy.org/mpls
