Re: [Mpls] Election post mortem ..connecting more park boarddots--part3

2005-11-28 Thread Elizabeth Wielinski
The Minneapolis Park and Recreation Board has taken minutes forever. It is the quality and format of them that would make one wonder if they are actually minutes. To get minutes of committee meetings ( where the issues are really discussed) you had to have a fast speed audio tape changed to a

Re: [Mpls] Election post mortem ..connecting more park board dots--part3

2005-11-25 Thread Elizabeth Wielinski
Scott Neiman wrote Niel, apparently the Strib editors have a different take on Gurban's performance, as they pointed out in their editorial that they felt he was doing a good job. And while I agree there was no process involved when Gurban was given a 1 year interim position, after fir

Re: [Mpls] How Media Lies about Public Education

2005-11-22 Thread Elizabeth Wielinski
The statement in this story that bothered me was that a teacher was not going to be assigning a specific type of assignment because evaluating 37+ of them would be too time consuming. Great... so now our kids aren't going to get the more challenging thought provoking assignments because there

[mpls] MPRB 11-2-05 meeting highlights part 3

2005-11-15 Thread Elizabeth Wielinski
MPRB discussion of the DeLaSalle motion moved by Commissioner Fine and seconded by Commissioner Dziedzic Commissioner Fine reads part of the motion, President Olson calls on Commissioner Erwin and he reads the entire motion and explains to those watching on TV what exactly will be voted upon

[mpls] MPRB 11-2-05 meeting highlights part 2

2005-11-14 Thread Elizabeth Wielinski
Public Hearing for the DeLaSalle "design" motion for getting on with the EAW ( environmental assessment worksheet ) Barry Clegg: The MPRB has never had a discussion of the following for the public. 1) Is this an appropriate use for a regional park? 2) Why are you building soccer/footba

[mpls] MPRB 11-2-05 meeting highlights part 1

2005-11-13 Thread Elizabeth Wielinski
Meeting called to order by President Olson Agenda Approved Reports of Officers River District Sara Ackman in for Jon Oyanagi showed DVD of photos from various rec center Halloween parties with Monster Mash as the music total number of attendees 4015 kids under 17 and 1572 adults ( inclu

Re: [Mpls] Chicago Style gun shot detecting cameras for Minneapolis?

2005-11-12 Thread Elizabeth Wielinski
I would want a more detailed plan before we start investing heavily in this technology. Seems the adaptation skills of the criminal element are high. If they know the equipment is stationary (in North Minneapolis or South/Central) they will move out of range or worse yet move the gun battles

Re: [Mpls] GLIDDEN WINS!!!!!!

2005-11-08 Thread Elizabeth Wielinski
David wrote. I think the only thing scaring Elizabeth Glidden more than my mother tonight was the possibility that she might actually win the 8th ward city council election. Congratulations, you just inherited your worst nightmare, Elizabeth. Personal Responsibility. Just to make sure yo

[mpls] Vote Today

2005-11-07 Thread Elizabeth Wielinski
Please take the time today to participate in hiring the folks that will represent you throughout city government. Don't know where to vote try this link... http://apps.ci.minneapolis.mn.us/AddressApp/SearchByAddress.aspx? AppID=PrecinctFinderApp Liz Wielinski Columbia Park REMINDERS: 1.

Re: [Mpls] Peavey Park closing

2005-11-06 Thread Elizabeth Wielinski
The Minneapolis Park and Recreation Board did schedule a meeting to discuss the closing of Four Winds School and how it would affect Peavey Park. Here is the link to when they met. http://www.minneapolisparks.org/default.asp? PageID=37&curMonth=7&curYear=2005. The meeting was on 6/30/200

Re: [Mpls] last weeks' library board meeting

2005-11-05 Thread Elizabeth Wielinski
Cheryl wrote... Additional note, a Weber library user expressed concern over the lighting around that library...apparently it's on park board land so who knows who is responsible...and how long that could take with 2 jurisdictions...hope it's the park boards area cuz they have more money Liz

[mpls] What's with the "so called reform" Star Trib out of the loop????

2005-11-03 Thread Elizabeth Wielinski
More Park Board stuff in the news. http://www.startribune.com/stories/587/5705531.htmlSeems that if you are a questionable incumbent instead of taking it to the voters you go behind closed doors to air your grievances. Why so shy now? Liz Wielinski Columbia Park www.mplsparkwatch.o

[mpls] Why aren't the district 6 candidates participating????

2005-11-02 Thread Elizabeth Wielinski
I received the following via e-mail and I was wondering.. You are invited to attend a forum for Minneapolis Park Board at Large Candidates Thursday, November 3 Linden Hills Recreation Center 3100 W. 43rd Street Minneapolis, MN 55410 This is an accessible site Doors open at 6:30 7pm ti

[MPLS] MPRB Committee of the Whole Budget Meeting 10-26-05 part 2

2005-10-31 Thread Elizabeth Wielinski
Budget meeting continues... Commissioner Mason notes that the MPRB has gone from quite a few FT to PT positions and wonders if this should be reconsidered. Commissioner Olson asks how a line item budget is done? GM Siggelkow states it is done by the department managers Commissioner Mason res

[MPLS] MPRB Committee of the Whole Budget Meeting 10-26-05 part 1

2005-10-31 Thread Elizabeth Wielinski
Meeting called to order at 5:00pm and a report on the Charter Commission is added to what was suppose to be a one item agenda. Brain Rice reports that he has received the 8th draft from the Charter Commission and it does not include the revisions that had been requested by Commissioner Young a

[mpls] MPRB highlights from 10-19-05 part 4

2005-10-30 Thread Elizabeth Wielinski
Con't of the Regular meeting OPEN TIME Liz Wielinski asks 1) The outcome of the $15,000 consulting fee to Idein LLC about compatible places in our parks to put restaurants. Item 1 is they assisted in the review of vendors for the Minnehaha concession - no services have been provided "abou

[mpls] MPRB highlights from 10-19-05 part 3

2005-10-30 Thread Elizabeth Wielinski
Commissioner Hauser moves the resolution on the DeLaSalle CAC Commissioner Mason points out that this is a committee vote only and it will be before the full board if it passes on November 2nd. For the actual Reciprocal Agreement vote, it will need 6 votes to pass and that the Board can take

[mpls] MPRB highlights from 10-19-05 part 2

2005-10-30 Thread Elizabeth Wielinski
Public comment on the DeLaSalle CAC 1) Liz Wielinski recommends a land swap between the MPRB and DeLaSalle. The school would move out to the Fort Snelling facility where they would have access to the entire Neiman sports complex. The old school could be rented as the houses on the north tip

[mpls] MPRB highlights from 10-19-05 part 1

2005-10-30 Thread Elizabeth Wielinski
Regular meeting is called to order at 5:00pm Agenda is amended by Commissioner Erwin as follows-.. 1) add Liz Wielinski to Open Time 2) change 2.1 from $400,000 to $800,000 to be received from the Mississippi Watershed Management Organization for Upper River Phase 1 3) Remove 2.5 about snow

[MPLS] Lasallians in the news

2005-10-28 Thread Elizabeth Wielinski
Today I received my weekly issue of the Catholic Spirit and there was an article about a new school under the Lasallian umbrella ( like many others including DeLaSalle and Cretin- Derham Hall) this school was not founded by the Christian Brothers and that was what made it interesting. What ma

[MPLS] EAW for DeLaSalle Stadium

2005-10-28 Thread Elizabeth Wielinski
  ENVIRONMENTAL ASSESSMENT WORKSHEET FOR DE LA SALLE ATHLETIC FACTILITY AVAILABLE FOR PUBLIC REVIEW Public Comment Meeting -- Tuesday, November 15, 7 pm, DeLaSalle High School, Florance Room (Main Entrance facing Hennepin Avenue in center of the building, under the Clock) Public comment peri

[MPLS] Lots of information on the upcoming Park Board races

2005-10-21 Thread Elizabeth Wielinski
A great big thanks to the folks at the Southwest Journal for covering the Park Board races in such great detail. http://www.swjournal.com/ I only wish the local press in NE was as interested. Liz Wielinski Columbia Park www.mplsparkwatch.org REMINDERS: 1. Be civil! Please read the NEW RULES

Re: [Mpls] Status Quo and the PIPs

2005-10-20 Thread Elizabeth Wielinski
Actually at last night's meeting of the MPRB, after just about everyone except Park Watch and staff had left, the USDA Forestry Service made a lengthy report on the status of our urban forest. They described our MPRB trees in detail and it seems that the species we have the most of now ( sinc

Re: [Mpls] Nick Coleman on DeLaSalle

2005-10-19 Thread Elizabeth Wielinski
Though I sympathize with Quentin and hope he heals quickly, such is the plight of the athlete. My sister played for the state champion girls soccer team in Roseville many moons ago and has had knee surgery and many of my uncles who played college football are all now the proud owners of replac

[Mpls] [mpls} District 4 debate a Kenwood Recreation Center

2005-10-18 Thread Elizabeth Wielinski
This evening I had an opportunity to listen to the District 4 MPRB candidates debate at the Kenwood Rec Center. ( I was really there for the at-large debate but stayed later) Being from Northeast and not having the Lake of the Isles issues or the Hidden Beach issue as part of my neighborhood

re:[Mpls] Today's city council budget presentations: CPED, NRP, Mpls public library

2005-10-16 Thread Elizabeth Wielinski
Cheryl Luger notes that during her presentation to the city council Director Kit Hadley mentions the following... In what looks like a pretty good apples to apples comparison, The libraries situation vis a vis the city and parks certified tax levy and LGA show from 2003 to 2008 : Librrar

[mpls] MPRB meeting 10-5-05 highlights part 4

2005-10-15 Thread Elizabeth Wielinski
Operations and Environment Committee 7:00 Integrated Pest Management (IPM) GM for Operations Mike Schmidt In laymans terms it is using a variety of methods to deal with pests Majority of MPRB land not treated, just gardens and golf courses It is approx 50% cheaper to use IPM than to eliminate

[mpls] MPRB meeting 10-5-05 highlights part 3

2005-10-15 Thread Elizabeth Wielinski
Back to the 2006 budget discussions... Commissioner Hauser points out that many parkkeepers retired in 2002 with the early retirement buyout and believes that staff was directed to bring those numbers back up in 2004's budgeting process, did that happen??? GM Schmidt said that the forestry s

Re: [Mpls] Southwest Journal Oct. 10-23 issue

2005-10-13 Thread Elizabeth Wielinski
Hennepin County has a rule that if any group spends more than $100 you must register as a PAC. Park Reform and People for I. Parks are both registered on the Hennepin County website( http://www.co.hennepin.mn.us and go into campaign finance). You can see where donations come from and who i

[mpls] MPRB meeting 10-5-05 highlights part 2

2005-10-13 Thread Elizabeth Wielinski
Report from Admin and Fin Committee 7.1 Adopt the Commissioners budget priorities for the 2006 budget ( based on surveys turned in by 7, vs the 4 last meeting, commissioners ) GM for Administration Don Siggelkow The duty of the board is to.. Decide property tax policy Set fee policies D

[mpls] MPRB meeting 10-5-05 highlights

2005-10-12 Thread Elizabeth Wielinski
Regular Meeting called to Order at 5:00 Agenda rearranged a bit to provide speaking time for the new Exec Director at the Minneapolis Institute of Art Bill Griswold Mr. Griswold expresses gratitude to the MPRB for its support and partnerships ( the MPRB serves as the conduit for money from the

Re: [Mpls] athletic facilities and boondoggles

2005-10-08 Thread Elizabeth Wielinski
Oops, a boo-boo in my last post. The MPRB is asking the city to bond for astro turf for Parade Field not the ice. $1,000,000 for the turf. Liz Wielinski Columbia 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

Re: [Mpls] athletic facilities and boondoggles

2005-10-08 Thread Elizabeth Wielinski
The most recent info from the city can be read at this link http://www.ci.minneapolis.mn.us/council/2005-meetings/20050722/Docs/ Edison_Youth_Hockey_Status.pdf Apparently the city is making the payments on the loan while plans for the future are developed ( they did guarantee the loan).

[Mpls] A chance to make your opinions known via a format other than the list

2005-10-07 Thread Elizabeth Wielinski
DRAFT MINNEAPOLIS 10-YEAR TRANSPORTATION ACTION PLAN WORKSHOPS • Tuesday, October 18, 6:30 – 8:30 pm; North Commons Recreation Center, 1801 James Avenue North • Wednesday, October 19, 5 – 7 pm; Butler Square Building, First Floor Conference Room A and B, 100 North Sixth Street • Wedn

Re: [Mpls] Report on 9/21 Park Board Meeting

2005-09-26 Thread Elizabeth Wielinski
Funny that Commissioner Dziedzic doesn't mention any contact from constituents, I know that my neighbor wrote commissioner Dziedzic a letter to thank him and the MPRB for continuing to keep our pool open and the summer supervisory staff at our park, Hi-view. I know he received it because he

Re: [Mpls] Minneapolis needs to hire more police officers FROM Minneapolis

2005-09-24 Thread Elizabeth Wielinski
The folks on the MET Council are appointed, not elected and as such are not answerable to any electorate just the people who appointed them. And to make this more Minneapolis specific these appointed folks and the folks they have appointed to serve on their OPEN SPACE committee will be t

Re: [Mpls] Celebrate the Freedom to Read

2005-09-23 Thread Elizabeth Wielinski
These are the authors they want banned Top Ten Challenged Authors (1990 to 2004) 1. Alvin Schwartz 2. Judy Blume 3. Robert Cormier 4. J.K. Rowling 5. Michael Willhoite 6. Katherine Paterson 7. Stephen King 8. Maya Angelou 9. R.L. Stine 10. John Steinbeck If it weren't for Blume, Rowli

[mpls] MPRB 9-07-05 highlights part 2

2005-09-21 Thread Elizabeth Wielinski
Planning committee Presentation of the West River Road Plan from the Plymouth Av Bridge to the BNSF RR Bridge http://www.minneapolisparks.org/documents/design/AboveFalls.pdf ( the .pdf is 25 pages and is very detailed) is presented by Mike Kimble ( formerly of planning now head of community a

[mpls] 9-07-05 MPRB HIghlights Part 2 1/2

2005-09-20 Thread Elizabeth Wielinski
Back to reports of Officers... Jon Oyanagi River District Manager, Thanks to corp. sponsors of the Safe Streets Program, General Mills, Target, Cub and the Minneapolis Foundation. Spoke about the "reverse groundbreaking" at Folwell (?) Park where the tennis courts are coming out and a socce

[mpls] 9-07-05 MPRB HIghlights part 2

2005-09-20 Thread Elizabeth Wielinski
Planning committee Presentation of the West River Road Plan from the Plymouth Av Bridge to the BNSF RR Bridge http://www.minneapolisparks.org/documents/design/AboveFalls.pdf ( the .pdf is 25 pages and is very detailed) is presented by Mike Kimble ( formerly of planning now head of community a

[mpls] MPRB 9-07-05 highlights part 3

2005-09-20 Thread Elizabeth Wielinski
Petitions and Communications Commissioner Dziedzic mentions the debut of the MPRB song by Charlie McGuire at the Lake Harriet Bandshell and that the next evening is the first official meeting of the DeLaSalle CAC. This leads to a discussion of the CAC and how it will be run, who gets to vote

Re: [Mpls] According to Marie Hauser, Tom Nordyke did not give his permission for her to use his photo on her lit piece

2005-09-18 Thread Elizabeth Wielinski
I do not know if this applies in Hennepin County, but when a group wanted to send out a flyer in a mailing that was being paid for by my senate district last year we were told it would be legal if they paid for whichever portion of the piece ( i.e. 1/3 if they had one page and we had two etc

Re: [Mpls] RE: results page

2005-09-13 Thread Elizabeth Wielinski
When I spoke to my election judges they said that this year they are not transmitting but hand delivering disks with the information to a central office. They seemed to believe it had something to do with the machines being replaced next year. Yes, I know it doesn't make a lot of sense, it w

[mpls] Highlights from the MPRB 9-8-05 meeting

2005-09-12 Thread Elizabeth Wielinski
5:00 Regular Meeting ( all commissioner except the absent Commissioner Mason arrive by 5:15 ) In approving old minutes Commissioner Dziedzic gives an impassioned speech about how most of the votes that have been anything but 5-4 and it just shows that they get along great. REPORTS of OFFICE

[mpls] Dan Niziolek's commentary in the Strib

2005-09-10 Thread Elizabeth Wielinski
The entire article can be read at this link. http://www.startribune.com/stories/562/5606438.html My question has to do with the comment below... • Placed greater pressure on the Park Board to merge its police department with the city's (The estimated savings from decreasing administrative r

Re: [Mpls] Questions About The Donor List

2005-09-08 Thread Elizabeth Wielinski
Jim Wrote... Other points: The Mayor’s donor list reads like a whose who of The Breck School – where his children attend. Not that I question anyone for sending their children to great private schools. The poor parents of this City would send their children to such schools also if they wer

Re: [Mpls] Park Board considering selling park land to developer (Buff Street-Gasworks Park)

2005-08-30 Thread Elizabeth Wielinski
OK Ken I'll Bite.. What is, after all, the mission of the Park Board? From what I have observed over the past 2 years the mission of Bob Fine, Walt Dziedzic, Jon Olson and their entourage... Marie ( I'm just here for the stepping stone to the city council) Hauser and Carol ( the sile

[MPLS] DeLaSalle CAC

2005-08-27 Thread Elizabeth Wielinski
The Minneapolis Park and Recreation Board has posted to their website some information related to the Citizens Advisory Committee for the proposed DeLaSalle stadium. Check it out at http://www.minneapolisparks.org/default.asp?PageID=34&calid=333.If you click on the highlighted DeLaSalle

[MPLS] re:MPRB meeting

2005-08-21 Thread Elizabeth Wielinski
per Chris Johnson The CAC will have 21 members. The board and Olson do not make it clear to the audience what that structure will be, but apparently the commissioners have something in writing that perhaps describes it. From what was said, it seems to include the following appointees /

Re: [Mpls] Seasalt delight

2005-08-07 Thread Elizabeth Wielinski
I would not like to be considered a Sea Salt basher. I have never made any comments about it and will wait for the professionals at the Strib to review them as I have found in the past their tastes are similar to mine. It is not the tenants that I have concerns with, it is how the MPRB o

[MPLS] MPRB highlights 8-3-05 part 4

2005-08-05 Thread Elizabeth Wielinski
Planning Committee 6:32 pm 4.1 Reciprocal Agreement with DeLaSalle Commissioner Hauser makes a motion for amendments to be included in the agreement 1) That the agreement include language to abide by city labor requirements 2) That a formal public hearing is held on August 17th ( when this

[MPLS] MPRB Highlights 8-3-05 Part 3

2005-08-05 Thread Elizabeth Wielinski
New Business Commissioner Fine asks that the Board acknowledge the passing of Frederick Brown Wells with a moment of silence. Mr. Wells generously donated $4,000,000 to the Neiman Complex for the Tennis Center and spent the years since creating an endowment to keep the center funded ( includ

[MPLS] MPRB Highlights 8-3-05 Part 2

2005-08-04 Thread Elizabeth Wielinski
5:50 pm Regular Meeting Called to order... Commissioner Fine would like to alter the agenda to move New Business forward and put staff reports after new business Commissioner Young would like to add "heat bonuses" to New Business passes ( OK Don't they have to go thru the tedious drama o

[MPLS] MPRB Highlights 8-3-05 Part 1

2005-08-04 Thread Elizabeth Wielinski
5:00pm Commissioners present ...Mason, Olson, Dziedzic, Young, Erwin, Hauser, Berry Graves, Fine ( 5:10) and Kummer (6:10) Admin and Finance is called to order 7.1 Increase contract for Mill Ruins Park by $42,376. Rachel Rof the planning staff explains that to meet conditions placed on

Re: [Mpls] Watch ethics (or lack thereof) in action tonight

2005-08-03 Thread Elizabeth Wielinski
Christine wrote... Oh, it also excludes comment on pending litigation, so don't think you're going to bring up the huge lawsuit the board is facing over the underutilized athletic fields they built at Fort Snelling. Just to set the record straight... the lawsuit isn't at the $14 millio

Re: [Mpls] Re: (Mpls)Nokomis Playground Equipment

2005-08-01 Thread Elizabeth Wielinski
Just to clear up a bit of misinformation. Commissioner Kummer is not on the planning committee, nor was she the parent of DeLaSalle graduates. That would be Commissioner Hauser. And Dorie ... the question you and the other neighbors should be asking Commissioner Kummer is why your park

Re: [Mpls] Yellow Water

2005-07-24 Thread Elizabeth Wielinski
I have dealt with the yellow water in the past and it has always been when they have been flushing out the hydrants in my neighborhood. I called the city one day when after washing a load of white clothes saw the results. The person I contacted said if I notice the yellow water I should quite

Re: [Mpls] Marie Hauser is putting the "L" back in "DFL"

2005-07-18 Thread Elizabeth Wielinski
Commissioner Hauser is one of the 5 members of the MPRB planning committee and her vote on the DeLaSalle issue should be closely watched by all of her LABOR supporters. After all, I am still waiting to hear if DeLaSalle will even have to use "prevailing wage" construction crews? Will this agr

[MPLS] Proposed DeLaSalle Reciprocal Agreement now available

2005-07-16 Thread Elizabeth Wielinski
For many of you interested in the DeLaSalle athletic facility brouhaha you can now view the proposed agreement which comes before the planning committee at the MPRB this Wednesday at 5:00pm at the headquarters building on the shores of the Mississippi along West River Road. Go to the MPRB webs

[mpls] MPRB meeting 7-6-2005 the last part!!!

2005-07-13 Thread Elizabeth Wielinski
Lobbyist Report Brian Rice ( who provided a 30 page document to go with the report listing among other things the wording of legislation they help write and a tally of how much money the MPRB has received from the state over the past 22 years ) The environment and jobs bill had just been

[mpls] MPRB meeting 7-6-2005 part 3 of ?

2005-07-12 Thread Elizabeth Wielinski
Planning Committee Continued Commissioner Hauser thanks everyone for attending and agrees that a new master plan is needed Commissioner Erwin asks that in planning the the staff consider moving the trail away from the fence, increase planting in the buffer, work with all 3 groups, consol

[mpls] MPRB meeting 7-6-2005 part 1 1/2of ?

2005-07-12 Thread Elizabeth Wielinski
So sorry but 1 was too big so I had to split it 6:10 pm OPEN TIME ( okay... does anyone know what part of the agenda we are at, no wonder the cable viewers get confused ) Laura Stonebarker: Appeals to the MPRB to ban smoking in the fenced in areas of the wading pools and on the tot lo

[mpls] MPRB meeting 7-6-2005 part 1 of ?

2005-07-12 Thread Elizabeth Wielinski
5:00pm Commissioner Fine calls the Planning Committee to order ( and the 5 + hour ordeal begins in the standing room only packed boardroom) GM of Operations Mike Schmidt mentions that the XC ski trails were not suppose to create trouble but sometime there are unintended consequences. Mary L

[mpls] MPRB meeting 7-6-2005 part 2 of ?

2005-07-12 Thread Elizabeth Wielinski
Planning Committee Part 2 Commissioner Mason ( who isn't on this committee) asks to speak to the issue as it is in her district and she has received many calls. She mentions that there was a lot of misinformation floating around and that much needs to be clarified She then reads 5 points fro

Re: [Mpls] Building Height

2005-07-07 Thread Elizabeth Wielinski
TB wrote... We have acres of parks, lakes and a river that will never be built on and provide both open spaces and recreational opportiunities. You are making some pretty big assumptions here. I don't know if you have been watching the MPRB in action lately but protecting our "open spaces

Re: [Mpls] Park Agenda and Eloise Butler update

2005-07-05 Thread Elizabeth Wielinski
My limited understanding of the agenda process is that the President of the MPRB as well as the Superintendent ( with help of staff ) set the agenda for the regular meeting. The chair of each committee ( Planning, Admin and Finance, Operations and Environment, Recreation, Legislative and Stand

Re: [Mpls] Gurban Talks About Permit Reversal

2005-06-23 Thread Elizabeth Wielinski
In the Minneapolis Observer, Park Superintendent Jon Gurban is quoted saying "It should help focus things not on personalities, but on the issues,". The problem with this statement is that Jason Stone and other truly reform minded candidates have been talking about the issues and the Big 5

Re: [Mpls] My take on Stonegate and other SWJ stories of note

2005-06-16 Thread Elizabeth Wielinski
Just thought the candidates would like to know that at the MPRB meeting the question of the "permit" came up and if one went to 80 parks at 80 different times would they need 80 permits ? The answer was YES, so sorry no blanket permit. So give up any notion of campaigning you can just spend

Re: [Mpls] Park Board policy on campaigning

2005-06-13 Thread Elizabeth Wielinski
This is the outline of the policy presented by one of the district managers recently hired by the MPRB Paul Hokeness. From what I could see the rules were made by the district managers to answer questions presented by staff at the recreation centers. I doubt that the "freedom of speech" issue

Re: [Mpls] Taking the "Recreation" out of "Minneapolis Park & Recreation Board"

2005-06-07 Thread Elizabeth Wielinski
The issue of giving the land away could come back and haunt the Park Board just like the sale of the Fuji-Ya site. With the Fuji-Ya site the legislature kept a substantial amount and the rest of the money derived from the sale was shared with strings attached. The MPRB is short $2.5 millio

[mpls] MPRB 6-1-2005 Highlights and more Part 4

2005-06-05 Thread Elizabeth Wielinski
comments in [brackets] are those of the typist 7:15 pm Admin and Finance Committee 7.1 That the Board Approve the Agreement between the MPRB and the Suburban HRPD related to the Carl Kroening Interpretive Center and North Mississippi Regional Park This agreement realigns who does what in th

[mpls] MPRB 6-1-2005 Highlights and more Part 3

2005-06-05 Thread Elizabeth Wielinski
We continue with the commissioner questions about the proposed reciprocal use agreement with DeLaSalle... [all comments in brackets are those of the typist] Commissioner Hauser asks if the MPRB will need to reimburse the Met Council Open Space dollars? Director Reitkirk replies that it MAY

[mpls] MPRB 6-1-2005 Highlights and more Part 2

2005-06-05 Thread Elizabeth Wielinski
All comments in [ brackets ] are those of the typist... Public Comments begin which Commissioner Fine will call from the list based on whether they are pro or con in an alternate matter, at this point Brother Michael gives the speech he had already started. In paraphrasing he mentions that De

[mpls] LCMR, one source of money for the MPRB

2005-06-05 Thread Elizabeth Wielinski
Was reading the sports section of the STRIB and ran across an article that will be of note to some who watch what's happening at the MPRB. http://www.startribune.com/stories/531/5438973.html This committee was one source that usually had money for the MPRB. I am looking forward to hearing Bri

[mpls] MPRB 6-1-2005 Highlights and more Part 1

2005-06-03 Thread Elizabeth Wielinski
All messages in [ brackets ] are comments of the typist.. [4:45 Pre- meeting band concert in the parking lot for visitors and press by the DeLaSalle students] 5:00 Planning committee is called to order by Commissioner Fine who announces that there will be public input allowed on the DeLa

Re: [Mpls] City Debt

2005-05-25 Thread Elizabeth Wielinski
Who was on the Board of Estimate and Taxation at the time of the vote? Were they like Bob Fine the MPRB's voting member linked to Brian Rice who represents the Police and Fire Pensions and likely to be swayed to do what benefits the retirees over the taxpayers I guess I would need more

[mpls] Art-A-Whirl

2005-05-20 Thread Elizabeth Wielinski
The fun of Northeast's own Art-A-Whirl begins this evening and runs through the weekend. Come get a map and check out the many studios etc... open to the public for perusal and of course shopping. Liz Wielinski Columbia Park REMINDERS: 1. Be civil! Please read the NEW RULES at http://www.e-demo

Re: [Mpls] Upcoming 8th Ward Forum - A Question of Money

2005-05-19 Thread Elizabeth Wielinski
Having put together 2 pre-primary DFL forum in Wards 2 and 3 I think that the cost is excessive, but if it is a fundraiser for these non-profits it should be billed as such rather than as a candidate forum. Liz Wielinski Columbia Park Treasurer SD59 DFL REMINDERS: 1. Be civil! Please read the N

[mpls] pension funds and political connections

2005-05-19 Thread Elizabeth Wielinski
George Janssen wrote: But, Rep. Kahn and other politicos would continue to receive their political contributions and other largess from the fund. This windfall would end if they did they did the right thing for the MPRA members and the Minneapolis taxpayer and removed all the MPRA funds to th

[MPLS] Old Guard vs. New

2005-05-16 Thread Elizabeth Wielinski
Nikki Carlson wrote... I just want to say I hear the term "old guard" constantly from the Rybak campaign and from the so-called park reformers. I am in favor of MPRB reform and have many friends in the DFL who would be considered as McLaughlin supporters ( and therefore by someone's term Old G

Re: [Mpls] Convention update - lack of quorum? Pout and go home!

2005-05-15 Thread Elizabeth Wielinski
Jim Graham wrote Peter McLaughlin and Tony Scallon called the convention to an end in order to not stoop to the low road that RT had gone to in avoiding humiliation. I'm sorry Jim but as for not stooping...trying to recess and then call a new quorum so that Commissioner McLaughlin could then

[Mpls] DFL Convention

2005-05-13 Thread Elizabeth Wielinski
For all of you who need caffeine to get through the day, stop and get your java on the way to the convention as the coffee provider backed out at the last minute. Liz Wielinski Columbia Park on the arrangements committee REMINDERS: 1. Be civil! Please read the NEW RULES at http://www.e-democrac

[Mpls] Who the heck should get the nod for MPRB commissioners

2005-05-11 Thread Elizabeth Wielinski
From David Tilsen's article in THE PULSE http://www.pulsetc.com/article.php?sid=1825 They will also endorse candidates for three at-large Park Board seats, and then break up to endorse for the six district seats. I have always thought that the major job of the Park Board was to fight off the

[mpls] MPRB and the Twins Stadium

2005-05-10 Thread Elizabeth Wielinski
From the Minneapolis observer Interesting bit of information from Annie Young today: It seems that Hennepin County officials are bribing the Park Board to endorse the stadium plan, promising an additional $1 million in park funding if they climb aboard. Young did not say whether she would vo

[mpls] re:MPRB on May 4th

2005-05-06 Thread Elizabeth Wielinski
Chris Johnson wrote... Cirque Du Soleil has been talking to staff since last year about using the Parade Stadium field as a location for their performances. The proposal is Cirque will lease the field from August 22 to October 28, 2005 and pay the Park Board $50,000 for that use. The Park Boar

Re: [Mpls] neiman complex and the twins

2005-05-03 Thread Elizabeth Wielinski
Great idea if the city or the MPRB actually owned the land. Most of it is leased at quite a price from the DNR. And keep in mind the bleachers for 40,000 need to be easily removable as that is a restriction due to the "historic property" lawsuit. Gonna have to sell alot of hot dogs to pay of

Re: [Mpls] Hey Peter! Hey RT! Hey Aaron & Hey Ed!

2005-05-03 Thread Elizabeth Wielinski
Until you have 50 states agree that they will no longer try to outbid each other for pro sports teams by offering to subsidize sports facilities to make their city/state offer a" better quality of life" the entire point is moot. Where there is competition there will be sweeteners in every deal

Re: [Mpls] Skyway News and Southwest Journal stories of note

2005-04-18 Thread Elizabeth Wielinski
In the article about the new "Lakes" district manager Paul Hokeness, he describes the Park Board as being "set up in three districts that operate as self contained park systems ". I asked during OPEN TIME at the MPRB a few months ago just how these independent but interdependent districts wo

[mpls] MPRB highlights from 4-6-05 Part 2

2005-04-18 Thread Elizabeth Wielinski
6:15 Planning Committee Commissioner Young would like to amend the agenda to include a Bryn Mawr discussion. There is some squabbling over the new rules which do not allow this and it became a study item as did the MPRB master plan. She also would like to add DeLaSalle and Commissioner Olso

[mpls] MPRB highlights from 4-6-05 Part 1

2005-04-17 Thread Elizabeth Wielinski
OOPS - sorry to those who read these I've been busy. 5:00 Legislation and Intergovernmental committee Mid-session legislative report from Brian Rice, Maryann Campo and Kirk Pederson MPRB lobbyists The gist of the report was that the governor was not into funding "individual" city projects so a

Re: [Mpls] Positions for City Candidates

2005-04-17 Thread Elizabeth Wielinski
Rep. Kahn, I think that the ideas you hold near and dear to your heart may not be in total agreement with the other members of the cities legislative delegation. In fact you could probably triple the size of the list by adding what they would like for their constituents as well. What I miss

Re: [Mpls] This Week in The Minneapolis Observer

2005-04-11 Thread Elizabeth Wielinski
Well, I checked out the link to the Observer http://www.mplsobserver.com/news.php?action=fullnews&id=112 and once again the MPRB (park board) is in the news. They are fighting the city over the stormwater fees. I guess the fight is over who's budget will take the hit. As usual the citizens

[mpls] Minneapolis Ethical Practices Board seeking candidates

2005-04-08 Thread Elizabeth Wielinski
Ethical Practices Board Vacancy: Ethical Practices Board Contact: Burt T. Osborne, Asst. City Attorney, (612) 673-2473, [EMAIL PROTECTED] Appointed by: Appointing Committee comprising: The Honorable Kevin S. Burke, Chief Judge of Hennepin County District Court [EMAIL PROTECTED] Alex M. Joh

Re: [Mpls] Park Board Meeting, 5:00pm on Wednesday, April 6

2005-04-06 Thread Elizabeth Wielinski
The turf is to be used to make an indoor soccer field at Parade Stadium. The interesting part ( not mentioned to those who don't go to the meetings and read the supplemental reports provided) is that it is to be paid for from the "enterprise capital funds that are earmarked for new income gene

[Mpls] Ward 3 Candidate Forum

2005-03-28 Thread Elizabeth Wielinski
Just another friendly reminder for all interested parties.. Senate District 59 DFL invites you to attend a public question and answer forum for the candidates seeking the DFL endorsement for the Ward 3 City Council seat. Tuesday March 29th at 7:00pm at the Bottineau Recreation Center

[mpls] Ward 3 Candidate Forum

2005-03-23 Thread Elizabeth Wielinski
Senate District 59 DFL invites you to attend a public question and answer forum for the candidates seeking the DFL endorsement for the Ward 3 City Council seat. Tuesday March 29th at 7:00pm at the Bottineau Recreation Center, 2000 NE 2nd ST Minneapolis. For more information please cont

Re: [Mpls] Re: Strib Takes the Low Road

2005-03-21 Thread Elizabeth Wielinski
I am sorry to hear that Ms. Carlson didn't care for my cute reference to the De La Salle letter jackets. I was sitting in their midst and found them to be polite and concerned for their school. My concern has nothing to do with whether the students at De La Salle need a football stadium or

[mpls] Ward 2 DFL Candidate Forum

2005-03-20 Thread Elizabeth Wielinski
Senate District 59 cordially invites you to a public question and answer forum for DFL candidates seeking the DFL endorsement to the Ward 2 City Council seat. Departing Councilman Paul Zerby will act as moderator for this forum be held on Tuesday March 22nd at 7:00pm at the Van Cleve Recreat

Re: [Mpls] Strib takes the low road

2005-03-20 Thread Elizabeth Wielinski
What galls me most about this situation, as with many that the MPRB enters into, is that the cost to the MPRB always ends up greater and the benefits derived are never spelled out adequately. Look at the boathouse plan with the U of M. The U of M gets to build on Park Board land and in turn w

Re: [Mpls] Nicollet Island

2005-03-16 Thread Elizabeth Wielinski
Wednesday evening the MPRB was host to a bevy of black and gold letter jacket clad students of DeLaSalle High led by Brother Michael and John Derus armed with piles of letters to present to the commissioners. 3 young men (come on ladies, why so shy??) spoke to the benefits of having a home fie

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