Congratulations to Commissioner Hauser for giving the other side of the issue for the Athletic field at De La Salle. Yes there are several opinions that support the legality of the De La Salle use agreement. The Outside attorney agrees there is a contractual relationship between De La Salle and the Park Board to Provide Space. Barry Clegg's is not the only opinion. He has not shot holes in the opinion of the outside attorney. The Park Board must negotiate the use agreement and design in good faith or risk liability.
I served on the Commission that helped set up the Regional Park. Many of us worked hard to save the historic homes. Many Park Commissioners (especially Patty Hillmeyer) tried to have the homes removed. What would be the community's response now if the MCDA and Park Board tried to ignore the 23 year old agreement that allowed the existence of the homes? I understand the delay in actions to build the athletic field is tied to the lack of a safe bridge over Nicollet Avenue. Without the rebuilt bridge, the fire trucks would not have had easy access to the Eastern Tip of the Island. The unusual part of the Regional Park is the existence of homes privately occupied on the Island. I do not think this is done very often if ever. Also, there is no conflict of interest. There is not even a special interest or an appearance of a conflict of interest. If I followed Jim Bernstein's logic, I could not have voted on any issue that effected the University of Minnesota while a Councilmember. Yes I am University fan and an alumnus. I regularly cheer for the U of M. I have even belonged to the Alumni Association. Calling this a conflict or appearance of conflict is absurd. I appreciate Robert Lilligren's and Tracy Nordstrom's comments on treating candidates issues with respect. Several of the posts have been simply nasty and full of wild charges. I appreciate the courage of folks especially elected officials who post a different opinion than Chris Johnson and Christine Viken. I hope objective readers can see there are two sides to the issue. I must now declare my conflict of interest according to Jim Bernstein. My youngest daughter graduated from De La Salle. Worse I respect and appreciate the efforts of De La Salle to serve Minneapolis youth especially inner city. 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
