I have ignored many distortions about the shared DeLaSalle/Minneapolis Park and Recreation Board multi-use playing field. I've told myself that these untruths would all come out in the wash. Now I hear all over town things quoted from this list about the project that are simply not true, so I've decided to try to correct them. First of all, one of the main criticisms is the lack of good-faith discussion. One of the tenets of this is honesty, and not deliberately distorting the other side's position. Currently the land in question contains: 3 full-size asphalt-paved tennis courts and two half-block street lanes of concrete pavers. Certainly those precious rabbits are not eating the asphalt and concrete. I don't believe there will be any net loss of green space. If anyone who is concerned with the children of Minneapolis and wants to hear about the benefits of this playing field, or would like to tour the site, or hear about the awesome accomplishments of DeLaSalle in educating children and creating leaders from all walks of life, or how this is a great complement to the mission and recreational offerings of the MPRB, please feel free to call me at 612-889-3632. Nikki Carlson Linden Hills -----Original Message----- From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: [email protected] Sent: Wed, 20 Jul 2005 11:05:11 -0500 Subject: [Mpls] Rabbits
We too have seen a boom in the rabbit population this year. There are also more raccoons this year than for the last several years. Just this morning our dogs went berserk (with an Irish Setter, berserkness is not an unusual state)at a group of 4 raccoons chirping at them from a storm sewer. We also have at least one fox, some beaver and countless woodchucks and geese. Of course, shifting to another popular topic, neither rabbits, raccoons, fox, beaver or woodchucks can eat astroturf, so enjoy them while you can. Perhaps the beaver could work on the goalposts? Barry Clegg Nicollet Island 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
