Not only was it a short window but this CAC flew in the face of citizen
involvement that is supposed to be an essential part of the CAC process.
The Park Board's own rules for CACs state that the Park Board announces a
schedule for CAC meetings and the topic to be discussed. Attendence is
taken at every meeting and when the time for decisions rolls around ANY
citizen who has attended 3/4s of the meetings is entitled to vote. This
truly allows citizen input and avoids any stacking of the committee for a
predetermined result. The Park Board reserves the right to appoint people
to the CAC but the CAC is not supposed to be ONLY APPOINTEES.
It is sad that the current board is so afraid of citizen involvement that
they had to stack this CAC.
Steve Nelson
Willard Hay
Proud Charter Member of Park Watch, a truly non-partisan group whose sole
interest is the protection of our parks from privatization and continuing
good stewardship for our children.
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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
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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
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