Thanks for your comments Jeanne, Having attended every citizens advisory committee meeting for the proposed Nicollet Island Athletic field, and having read the Nick Coleman article this morning, I would like to voice my observation. It was sad to see Nicollet Island residents and professional land planners being characterized as being in opposition to the parents of the students affected and others who sincerely believe in the benefits of competitive youth sports.
There is no one on that citizens advisory committee that would disagree with you - Minneapolis Parks are great places for athletic activities. The disagreement among the CAC members, that seems misunderstood by the public was: What is the best and most appropriate location for the most well designed athletic field with the best amenities considering the opportunities and constraints presented. Minneapolis Park Commissioners appear to be in the same posture. NO ONE ON THE CAC WAS OR IS AGAINST THE SCHOOL OR THE CHILDREN. Most CAC's meet many times over a period of a year or two. This CAC, working on such a complex and controversial issue was directed to start and complete their charge within four meetings. The CAC may have been able to form a consensus if they had been given more time. Joan Berthiaume Linden Hills ----- Original Message ----- From: Jeanne Harris<mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED]> To: [email protected]<mailto:[email protected]> Sent: Wednesday, October 19, 2005 11:10 AM Subject: [Mpls] Park not appropriate site for athletic stadium ..... I find it more than ironic and just a little disingenous that some folk feel that a public park ( re: DeLaSalle ) is not appropriate for athletic activities/ but is perfectly fine for "private, exclusive" homes!!!! Jeanne Wynn --------------------------------- Yahoo! Music Unlimited - Access over 1 million songs. Try it free. REMINDERS: 1. Be civil! Please read the NEW RULES at http://www.e-democracy.org/rules<http://www.e-democracy.org/rules>. If you think a member is in violation, contact the list manager at [EMAIL PROTECTED]<mailto:[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<http://e-democracy.org/discuss.html> For external forums, see: http://e-democracy.org/mninteract<http://e-democracy.org/mninteract> ________________________________ Minneapolis Issues Forum - A Civil City-focused Civic Discussion - Mn E-Democracy Post messages to: mailto:[email protected]<mailto:[email protected]> Subscribe, Un-subscribe, etc. at: http://e-democracy.org/mpls<http://e-democracy.org/mpls> 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
