Robert Albee writes: "On Friday, April 30th a motion was made by Council Members Johnson, Johnson-Lee and Samuels to impose a moratorium on new construction in North Minneapolis. Unfortunately, the city has an ordinance that allows moratoriums to take effect as soon as they are on the table (instead of after they've passed) so at this time the city has stopped issuing building permits for North Side projects. Twin Cities Habitat was denied a permit earlier this week."
Vicky responds: This happens in Minneapolis for two reasons: 1. The City Council behaves like it owns all of the land in the City 2. The citizens don't understand their own property rights If in the private sector, the City could be sued for "diversion of corporate opportunity" and "lost profits." If one has enough money, such property rights violations can be pursued in Court - successfully I might add. If one has modest means, there is no choice but to surrender his or her property to the politically connected. The City wants a moratorium so that it can "choose" who builds and who does not. So much for a free market. With a moratorium in place, the City can artificially inflate the cost of construction and pretend that real estate is worth more than it really is. This has become necessary to perpetuate the Ponzinomics practiced in Minneapolis. Hope this helps explain the situation. Vicky Heller North Oaks and Cedar-Riverside 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
