4th Ward CARE Task Force has been addressing the many reports and concerns about hoops (games in the street that will not yield to traffic) with 4th Precinct Inspector, Robert Skomra. He has initiated a process in the Precinct; the following ordinance will be enforced with a one time warning. If a second complaint is received (call 911 for a Squad dispatch) the hoop(s) will be impounded. Notices of this policy will be sent to 4th Precinct neighborhoods, SAFE is working on the issue.
The following ordinance pertains to impeding traffic and use of the street for playing games:"427.180: Games and fires in streets. No person shall, within the limits of any street or highway of the city, play at any game of ball or fly any kite or balloon, or throw any stone or missile, or engage in any other game, amusement or exercise interfering with the free, safe and convenient use of such street or highway, by any person traveling or passing along the same; nor shall any person build or cause to be made any fire within the limits of any street or alley of the city." The Precinct can be reached at 612.673.5704, 4th Ward CARE Task Force can be reached at 612.521.2100. Roberta Englund Folwell Neighborhood Association -----Original Message----- From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] On Behalf Of joan thom Sent: Friday, April 09, 2004 9:15 AM To: Dennis Plante Cc: mpls forum Subject: Re: [Mpls] Things Have Changed Dennis We have one on 23rd Ave & 6th st N after I write this I will be calling several city contacts and find out what the actual ruling or law is on these. Joan Thom Hawthorne ----- Original Message ----- From: Dennis Plante To: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Sent: Friday, April 09, 2004 9:10 AM Subject: Re: [Mpls] Things Have Changed BTW-I found-out this morning that concrete retaining wall blocks make excellent counter-weights for portable basketball hoop set-up in the street. Does this mean I should expect to personally subsidize the recreational activities of the youths in my neighborhood in the future? Do I get a property tax rebate because of it? I'm curious, how many on the list have basketball hoops on their street? Dennis Plante Jordan _________________________________________________________________ Get rid of annoying pop-up ads with the new MSN Toolbar - FREE! http://toolbar.msn.com/go/onm00200414ave/direct/01/ 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 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
