List members Allysen Hoberg asked me to forward her response to the Peeling Paint thread. PLEASE READ. While I may be a crank from time to time, she's not. Her message is the most informative one I've read so far regarding the peeling paint controversy.----Peter Schmitz CARAG
---------- Forwarded Message ---------- Terrell Brown says: I think there is often a difference between a code violation and unsafe conditions. Take Dyna's peeling paint. Now I haven't personally inspected Dyna's peeling paint, but I have seen peeling paint that isn't really a hazard. Peeling paint may not be pleasing to the eyes and it may make it difficult to obtain property insurance but it isn't necessarily a hazard. Actually, peeling paint is a lead hazard. The chips fall into the soil, are ground up to dust by wear and tear, and can raise the lead levels of the surrounding property soil. It is a particular problem on and around windows and high traffic areas like porches, etc. Hundreds of children in Minneapolis are poisoned by lead from peeling paint. Even low exposure to lead paint can be hazardous. Chipping and peeling paint is not just an aesthetic issue. So, when all of the "law breakers" are scraping and repainting, please be sure to find lead safe ways to fix the problem, or you may poison your pets, your children, and yourself. Lead exposure in children under 6 can lead to ADD, aggression, and other developmental problems. You can call the city of Minneapolis to find out some safe ways to fix your homes, or you can call CLEARCorps (Community Lead Education and Reduction) for more information (612) 872-3287. Peace, Allysen Hoberg Audobon Park REMINDERS: 1. Think a member has violated the rules? Email the list manager at [EMAIL PROTECTED] before continuing it on the list. 2. Don't feed the troll! Ignore obvious flame-bait. ________________________________ Minneapolis Issues Forum - A City-focused Civic Discussion - Mn E-Democracy Post messages to: mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] Subscribe, Un-subscribe, etc. at: http://e-democracy.org/mpls
