On 8/8/05 7:36 PM, "David A. Greene" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote:
> Chris Johnson wrote: > >> Votes for DeLaSalle are votes for patronage, special interests and >> cronyism -- not because DeLaSalle is a bad school, but rather because >> the greater public good is done by keeping the park land available to >> all as open park space, and because of the many problems and ethical >> lapses in the process arriving at such a decision. > > I have no strong interest in this issue either way, but I want to > challenge you on this statement. > > Given that the field will be available for public use, why is open > park space more in the public intrest than a sports field? Why is > it in the interest of the majority of city residents for the land > to be left as is vs. putting facilities there that can benefit the > public in other ways? I think that "given" might need some reexamination. I believe it's been posted in this forum that this proposed field's actual "availability" for public use has been questioned due to the vague language that has been presented so far with regards to this proposal. If De La Salle has no problem with making the field available for public use, then let them spell out the details of what they are willing to agree to in writing. If the public use aspect of this proposal is any part of the reason why the Park Board is considering approving it, then let them spell out what minimum requirements for public use they expect from De La Salle in exchange for this open space being converted to private use. If there are differences between the two, then negotiate to resolve that BEFORE any vote to approve this proposal is actually held. Is there any reason why it cannot be that simple? Mark Snyder Windom Park 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
