Dorie Ray Gallagher wrote: > Ray asked a good question..do the homeowners really > realize that it might be their home taken for all > this new development. Maybe not...he takes issue.
Dorie, what Ray Marshall actually asked was "Who is going to have to leave (sell their home or business location) so that all these housing and commercial units can be constructed?" And, that is a good question. I didn't reply to that question because I can't. If this regards the 38th St. Plan, I think Council Member Schiff thouroughly answered that question. If you are referring to the 50th St/VA Station plan, neither I, nor anyone else, has any idea of who, what or when. Again: There is no plan yet--real or otherwise. The City's planning process for that area hasn't even started yet. The CPED's Planning Dept has a set of standards regarding the entire planning process, and the standards for the 50th St/VAMC process will be no less than for other areas. And, like the other area plans, will include much public notice and input. The only "plans" that I've heard about (but have not seen), were drawn up by an affordable housing developer invited into the neighborhood by a church-based group who's members are all from outside the station areas. We've heard that some of the area's residents have been approached by that developer about selling their properties. NENA's Board, on the other hand, has taken the position that any site-specific development should wait until after a Master Plan is developed for the entire station area, and approved by the City. Dorie Ray Gallagher also wrote: > Kevin McDonald was the person who SAVED > this neighborhood from the Cub store... > Our councilperson took the credit... But > going to a meeting or two does not match... Refresh my memory... I don't remember Kevin standing up front taking the heat. I do remember 200+ residents firmly united in opposition, making their point very clear to Colvin Roy, who responded accordingly. I also remember that she had already talked and met with LCC, residents and Opidan Development prior to that night. It would be incorrect to say that she just showed up and took all the credit. Doug Walter Enjoying a sunny day in Nokomis East 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
