Dyna Sluyter wrote: "Time for a reality check... ...Then throw into the decision matrix the monopolistic supporters of an overpriced Northeast food co-op who have > kept CUB out of that quadrant of our city."
Ummm, speaking of reality checks, here are a couple of points to consider regarding the concerns that many people in Northeast have had with the two previous Cub Foods proposals for Central Avenue: 1. Both proposals would have required massive city subsidies at a time when such resources are in short supply. Many people believe such corporate welfare is not appropriate given the many competing needs in our city. 2. Both Cub proposals would have required the destruction of significant amounts of affordable housing units and existing local businesses along Central Ave. 3. Many of the residents that opposed the Cub proposals on Central have nothing to do with the Eastside Food Co-op and don't shop there. They still had legitimate concerns about displacement, traffic, and other related issues. 4. The idea of the Eastside Food Co-op having a monopoly on groceries in Northeast is absurd. There is a recently revamped Rainbow in the Quarry, another Rainbow on Central close to the city limits in Columbia Heights, a Cub Foods not much farther away, a recently expanded Sentryz Grocery store on 2nd St., Rick's Market (now owned by Lund's), and a host of ethnic oriented groceries stores, some substantial in size (Holy Land, etc.). 5. Some items may appear expensive at a co-op but you sort of get what you pay for in terms of quality. In addition there are bulk items that offer savings if you are willing to put in a little effort. It also isn't a case of one or the other. Many people shop at both the co-op and at, say, Rainbow or other places. Bruce Shoemaker Holland Neighborhood > > > > > > ------------------------------ 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
