The Strib reported today that because of problems with the lack of timely negotiations that the Padleford boats will relocate in Saint Paul. I think this is really bad news for the upper river and Boom Island. Since 1988 the boat excursions have been a great way to experience the Mississippi River in Minneapolis. I have been on the boats many times and organized annual trips for African Immigrants and residents in Seward on Padleford trips through my neighborhood. This is a great loss in bringing people to the upper river. The article says that negotiations stalled this winter and the city did not want to make a decision until this spring which would be too late because the company couldn't take reservations.
I believe the Park Board has negotiated the Padleford contract for the Boom Island landing in the past. Does this mean that it was the Park Board that screwed up this wonderful amenity? Thanks, Scott Vreeland Seward 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. For state and national discussions see: http://e-democracy.org/discuss.html For external forums, see: http://e-democracy.org/mninteract ________________________________ 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
