Tim Bonham, Ward 12, Standish-Ericsson wrote:
That property is owned by: BRIAN N AVAKIAN 1004 22ND ST E MINNEAPOLIS MN 55404 Though he lists his address as that building, he actually resides in the suburb of Eagan, at: 1219 Balsam Trl E Eagan, MN 55123-1705 (651) 406-9614 He serves on the Ministry Team of Grace Christian Church in Inver Grove Heights: http://www.gracecrcigh.org/ . But the disruption caused to the neighbors caused by the criminal behavior of his tenants doesn't seem either "christian" or "love-thy-neighbor"! MN: OK, I like it when people get right to the point, and putting public information out there for people on the list is fine, but it looks to me like you're implying that the man isn't Christian and his church is a bad organization because his tenants are thugs. (Why include the church web address, or even the name of the church?) I'd like some specifics before I rush to judgment. How long has he owned the building? Has anyone complained about the building's condition, or his tenant's behavior? Has he tried to be a responsible landlord? If he's a slumlord, then I've no pity for him, but let's leave religion out of it, OK? If you'd said he was Gay, or African American, or handicapped, or used just about any label besides the one you chose, it would've been on the front page of the Trib. There are "people of faith" and "non-believers", or "pagans" or (insert label of your choice here) who are either good people or bad people. If I'm missing your point, please forgive me. Mike Nelson Central Neighborhood Peoples Republic of Minneapolis 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
