I have responded to each candidate (Vreeland and Stone) off line. The issues I raise are not easy to solve but do need park commissioners attention. I hope they will take the time to review the problems.
The criticism I have is that the difficult issues seem to lost in the rhetoric of the Neiman Fields, speaking time at the board, etc. Being a Park Commissioner is larger than just representing a faction. Charter school issue seems to be the domination of Minneapolis Public Schools of Park and Recreation facilities by contract such as Matthews Park. This issue is difficult to resolve. Charter and alternative schools come in second for the use of Park and Recreation facilities. One of the problems is the YWCA which has NRP and state funds along with Minneapolis Public schools is under the control of MPS. The School Board refuses to allow anyone to use the gym facility during the day despite the facility not being totally used. The other issue is the School Patrol of the Park police. MPS funds this but does with a property tax levy but does not include charter and alternative programs. Grants might be available but the Park Police School Patrol and the Park Board need to be positive in the application. MTS currently contracts with the part time police to provide some service. The 3rd precinct response time is fairly good. Tony Scallon Longfellow REMINDERS: 1. Be civil! Please read the NEW RULES at http://www.e-democracy.org/rules. If you think a member is in violation, contact 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 Civil City-focused Civic Discussion - Mn E-Democracy Post messages to: mailto:[email protected] Subscribe, Un-subscribe, etc. at: http://e-democracy.org/mpls
