Bookkeeping is very easy these days, thanks to technology, so obviously there are other reasons that we can't get straightforward answers about finances from MPS, or another other arm of Minneapolis city government.
Sunday's Strib, reported by Rochelle Olson, noted that the cost of the Sears redevelopment project has increased by $59 million since last fall. From the article: "Without debate, the Minneapolis City Council agreed to terms with Ryan Companies for a $189 million redevelopment of the former Sears store." "The project has climbed in cost since last fall, when its cost estimate was $130 million." So much for an honest bidding process. The financial situation in Minneapolis is best described by the following quote: "The few who understand the system, will either be so interested in its profits, or so dependent on its favors that there will be no opposition from that class. The great body of people, mentally incapable of comprehending the tremendous advantages will bear its burden without complaint." -- Rothschild Brothers of London, June 25, 1863, .......in a letter discussing their new banking scheme with fellow conspirators 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
