RE: [Mpls] coffee and cigarettes

2005-12-10 Thread Jim Bernstein
are involuntarily subjected to it. Jim Bernstein Fulton -Original Message- From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] On Behalf Of Gina Palandri Sent: Friday, December 09, 2005 9:36 PM To: mpls@mnforum.org Subject: [Mpls] coffee and cigarettes Dan writes: By the way, I don't drink

RE: [Mpls] Conflict of Interests: What Qualifies and Why Some DoubleStandards?

2005-12-06 Thread Jim Bernstein
those council or park board members to whom they made contributions should and will always be viewed suspiciously as having bought that support. How could it be any other way? Jim Bernstein Fulton -- No virus found in this outgoing message. Checked by AVG Free Edition. Version: 7.1.371

RE: [Mpls] DFL Resolutions

2005-11-24 Thread Jim Bernstein
resolutions would have been implemented. Jim Bernstein Fulton Former candidate, MPRB District 6 -Original Message- From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] On Behalf Of Rick Kuhlmann Sent: Wednesday, November 23, 2005 7:17 PM To: 'mpls forum' Subject: [Mpls] DFL Resolutions Mr

[Mpls] Park Board Endorsements

2005-11-14 Thread Jim Bernstein
movement so there was no endorsement. It took Walt Dziedzic three ballots to reach the 60% - against Peter Vevang who had just announced he was running that morning. Although Mr. Dziedzic got the endorsement, it wasn't exactly a resounding one! Jim Bernstein Fulton Former candidate, Minneapolis

RE: [Mpls] Peavey Park closing

2005-11-06 Thread Jim Bernstein
on the needs of citizens and neighborhoods, keeping the parks maintained and safe, and keeping developers at bay! To preserve our parks it is imperative that we vote for reform! Jim Bernstein Fulton Candidate, Minneapolis Park Rec Board, District 6 -Original Message- From: [EMAIL PROTECTED

RE: [Mpls] In defense of Peter Wagenius

2005-11-03 Thread Jim Bernstein
on board. He has earned the accolades and the compensation! Jim Bernstein Fulton -Original Message- From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] On Behalf Of Dennis Plante Sent: Thursday, November 03, 2005 11:22 AM To: [EMAIL PROTECTED]; mpls@mnforum.org Subject: RE: [Mpls] In defense

[Mpls] RE: Embarrassed?

2005-11-01 Thread Jim Bernstein
Glidden over Ms. Hauser as the Park Board commissioners who are an embarrassment to the city! Jim Bernstein Fulton Candidate, Minneapolis Park Rec Board District 6 -Original Message- From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] On Behalf Of [EMAIL PROTECTED] Sent: Monday

[Mpls] Nicollet Island

2005-10-30 Thread Jim Bernstein
unclear to many, De La Salle stadium proponents refuse to consider any other location other than Minneapolis park land. Jim Bernstein Fulton Candidate, Minneapolis Park Rec Board, District 6 -Original Message- From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] On Behalf Of Greg Abbott Sent

RE: [Mpls] Fine complaint about Bernstein

2005-10-24 Thread Jim Bernstein
disclaimer (Prepared and paid for . . .) was inadvertently left off the ad in question and I take full responsibility for that. The rest of Mr. Fine's accusations are - like his record on the Park Board - without merit. Jim Bernstein Fulton Candidate, Minneapolis Park Rec Board, District 6

RE: [Mpls] Smoking ban

2005-10-20 Thread Jim Bernstein
Mariachi music is not a health hazard! Second hand smoke is well established as a public health hazard. Protecting the public from preventable health hazards is a proper function of city government. Jim Bernstein Fulton -Original Message- From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL

RE: [Mpls] More on energy issues

2005-10-14 Thread Jim Bernstein
makers and citizens would be wise to heed their counsel! Jim Bernstein Fulton -Original Message- From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] On Behalf Of Michael Hohmann Sent: Friday, October 14, 2005 1:03 PM To: [mpls] Subject: [Mpls] More on energy issues We've all been paying

[Mpls] RE: Board Dirty Campaign Tactics

2005-09-19 Thread Jim Bernstein
on the Park Board - ignore the rules if they don’t serve your agenda. Jim Bernstein Fulton Candidate, Minneapolis Park Rec Board, District 6 -Original Message- From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] On Behalf Of Rick Mons Sent: Monday, September 19, 2005 4:27 PM To: Mpls Forum

[Mpls] RE: Park Board Dirty Campaign Tactics

2005-09-19 Thread Jim Bernstein
and park users! Jim Bernstein Fulton Candidate, Minneapolis Park Rec Board, District 6 -- No virus found in this outgoing message. Checked by AVG Anti-Virus. Version: 7.0.344 / Virus Database: 267.11.3/106 - Release Date: 9/19/2005 REMINDERS: 1. Be civil! Please read the NEW RULES at http://www.e

RE: [Mpls] Referring to Saint Paul

2005-09-14 Thread Jim Bernstein
If a Minneapolitan really want to raise the hackles of a true and loyal St. Paulite, refer to their great city as Our Favorite Suburb! I guarantee you will generate a reaction! Jim Bernstein Fulton -Original Message- From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] On Behalf Of [EMAIL

RE: [Mpls] Ballot Question

2005-09-13 Thread Jim Bernstein
STEVE - There are only two candidates for the Park District 6 seat, Bob Fine and myself so there was no primary. Nothing to worry about but it is a bit troubling that election judges were unable to answer your question! Jim Bernstein Fulton Candidate, Minneapolis Park Recreation Board

[Mpls] RE: Are you leading what Mayor Rybak calls a high-risk lifestyle?

2005-09-12 Thread Jim Bernstein
! I for one am getting tired of Sgt. Delmonico’s endlessly trying to pin the blame for criminal activity on Mayor Rybak. Police officers deserve our support! The Police Federation does not. Jim Bernstein Fulton -Original Message- From: Sgt. John Delmonico [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] Sent

RE: [Mpls] Park Board Reform Slate announcement

2005-09-07 Thread Jim Bernstein
and they were well aware of my positions on issues of importance to them. At least they asked! On the other hand, I have not heard a peep from Police Federation, Teamsters, Building Trades, or Firefighters. Jim Bernstein Fulton Candidate, Park Recreation Board Dist. 6 -Original Message

RE: [Mpls] Park Board considering selling park land to developer (BluffStreet-Gasworks Park)

2005-08-31 Thread Jim Bernstein
- all of whom put preserving protecting parks at the top their agendas! At Large: Annie Young, Rochelle Berry Graves, Tom Nordyke. In districts: LuAnn Wilcox, Scott Vreeland, Tracy Nordstrom, Jason Stone, Jim Bernstein. The people of Minneapolis deserve a park board that values parks and people

RE: [Mpls] Build it and They will Come

2005-08-29 Thread Jim Bernstein
sales tax increase to fund crime prevention or affordable housing or something else. Jim Bernstein Minneapolis -Original Message- From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] On Behalf Of [EMAIL PROTECTED] Sent: Sunday, August 28, 2005 3:04 AM To: mpls@mnforum.org Subject: [Mpls

RE: [Mpls] Air America Minnesota's Gag Rule Peter McLaughlin's Campaign Manager Darin Brota

2005-08-25 Thread Jim Bernstein
don't know this young man but if he's got some smarts, is willing to listen and learn, and wants to do this kind of work, he can learn it and be good at it. Jim Bernstein Fulton -Original Message- From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] On Behalf Of Eva Young Darin Brota

RE: [Mpls] District investigating alleged misconduct by superintendent

2005-08-21 Thread Jim Bernstein
in such maliciousness. If they are true then the School Board needs to address those findings with Superintendent Peebles and take whatever action is warranted. In any event, the School Board cannot just on their hands and hope that this situation goes away. Jim Bernstein Fulton -Original Message

RE: [Mpls] Skyway News Profiles Park Board Candidates

2005-08-16 Thread Jim Bernstein
These are the profiles of the Park Board candidates running for the three AT-LARGE seats! There are also candidates for each of the six DISTRICT seats. Jim Bernstein Fulton Candidate, Minneapolis Park Rec Board, Dist. 6 -Original Message- The Skyway News issue August 15-28 has

RE: [Mpls] crime and punishment

2005-08-15 Thread Jim Bernstein
the past couple of years the state was trying to find alternative uses for closed facilities in Fergus Falls and Walker and several others I think. There would have to be major security upgrades at those facilities before they could house inmates. Jim Bernstein Fulton -Original Message

RE: [Mpls] DeLaSalle Playing Field Debate

2005-08-14 Thread Jim Bernstein
was told today by another De La Salle parent that this entire affair is mostly driven by some alums who are suffer from Cretin football envy and want their own stadium so De La Salle can match facilities and recruit easier. Her theory is at least as plausible as just wanting a ball field for kids. Jim

RE: [Mpls] reaction to Commissioner Hauser

2005-08-11 Thread Jim Bernstein
interests and serve them well. Jim Bernstein Fulton Candidate, Minneapolis Park Recreation Board, Dist. 6 -Original Message- From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] On Behalf Of TONY SCALLON Sent: Thursday, August 11, 2005 8:15 AM To: mpls Subject: [Mpls] reaction

RE: [Mpls] DeLaSalle Alumni

2005-08-10 Thread Jim Bernstein
that Commissioner Olson was also the parent of a graduate as well and stand corrected. I tried to draft the post to be graduate/enrolled status neutral. Jim Bernstein Fulton Candidate, Minneapolis Park Recreation Board, Dist. 6 -Original Message- From: Toni Hauser [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED

RE: [Mpls] DeLaSalle Alumni

2005-08-08 Thread Jim Bernstein
for Minneapolis. Jim Bernstein Fulton Candidate, Minneapolis Park Rec Board, Dist. 6 -Original Message- From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] On Behalf Of Annie Young The City Charter says Conflict of Interest really means financial gain and so they will say they are putting

RE: [Mpls] Forum Frets and Board Boredom

2005-08-03 Thread Jim Bernstein
in public places - including bars and restaurants. Jim Bernstein Fulton -Original Message- From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] Sent: Tuesday, August 02, 2005 2:59 PM To: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Subject: Re: [Mpls] Forum Frets and Board Boredom Why do those people who do

RE: [Mpls] Minneapolis Candidate Filings Information

2005-08-02 Thread Jim Bernstein
, me e-mail address is [EMAIL PROTECTED], my website is at bernsteinforparks.org and, you may contact me at anytime! Jim Bernstein Fulton Candidate, Minneapolis Park Recreation Board, Dist. 6 -Original Message- Sent: Monday, August 01, 2005 2:10 PM To: mpls@mnforum.org Subject: [Mpls

RE: [Mpls] Forum Frets and Board Boredom

2005-08-02 Thread Jim Bernstein
. The decision to prohibit it respects the right of a community to protect public health. Jim Bernstein Fulton -Original Message- From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] On Behalf Of Michael Atherton Sent: Wednesday, July 27, 2005 10:51 PM To: mpls@mnforum.org Subject: RE: [Mpls

[Mpls] New 5th Ward Redistricting Question.

2005-07-03 Thread Jim Bernstein
forward and state their case so that it can be exposed for the malicious and baseless rumor that it is! Jim Bernstein Fulton Chair, Minneapolis Charter Commission -Original Message- From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] On Behalf Of Zach Coulter Sent: Friday, July 01, 2005 4:59 PM

RE: [Mpls] Re: Re-Elect 5TH Ward Candidates

2005-06-27 Thread Jim Bernstein
Following re-districting, an incumbent who does not move his/her residence ands chooses to run for the same office they currently hold may use incumbent or ask to be re-elected even though the number of the district or ward may have changed. Jim Bernstein Fulton -Original Message

RE: [Mpls] Predatory Lending - Taking a stand to end the practice in Mpls

2005-06-17 Thread Jim Bernstein
regulation was a better strategy rather than piecemeal ordinances in various cities. Just like the tobacco lobby, they then resisted an effort to enact tougher statewide laws! Jim Bernstein Fulton -Original Message- Mark Anderson replies: My understanding of contract law is that those

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

2005-06-17 Thread Jim Bernstein
, Annie Young, Jim Bernstein, Scott Vreeland and Peter Vevang or you too could feel the Wrath of Jon just like Jason Stone. 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, contact the list

[Mpls] Jason Stone

2005-06-14 Thread Jim Bernstein
any law. They were put in an impossible position. Not only do Mr. Gurban and Mr. Fine owe and apology to Jason Stone and the citizens of Minneapolis, they owe an apology to the Park Police as well for using them as they did. Jim Bernstein Fulton Candidate for Minneapolis Park Recreation Board

RE: [Mpls] Social responsibility

2005-06-14 Thread Jim Bernstein
reasons did not finish high school but who are hard working and productive people. Many get their GED later and go on to more education. Jim Bernstein Fulton (landlord) -Original Message- From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] On Behalf Of Bill Cullen Sent: Monday, June 13

[Mpls] RE: Predatory Lending

2005-06-13 Thread Jim Bernstein
are made and the horrific impact they can have on families! Jim Bernstein Fulton -Original Message- As for the Greens and predatory lending: what exactly is predatory lending? Seems to me if one doesn't want to pay 10% or 24% or 48% on a loan, the answer is quite simple: don't get the loan

RE: [Mpls] Freeway Woes

2005-06-02 Thread Jim Bernstein
but there is no public will now to complete that system. Unless we are willing to re-engineer the metro area and to invest (hugely)in it, we are doomed to more congestion. All the models that I have seen project more people and more autos into the foreseeable future. Jim Bernstein Fulton -Original

RE: [Mpls] B girl culture Sen. Higgins

2005-06-02 Thread Jim Bernstein
is dedicated to insuring that her North Side constituents and issues are well represented in St. Paul. Jim Bernstein Fulton -Original Message- From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] On Behalf Of [EMAIL PROTECTED] Sent: Wednesday, June 01, 2005 9:56 AM Cc: [EMAIL PROTECTED]; [EMAIL

RE: [Mpls] help for MPS

2005-05-12 Thread Jim Bernstein
certainly attack or criticize the decision or the process ,but no one ought to accuse the commissioners or others who support the decision of being crooked unless there is some evidence to back up such grave accusations! Jim Bernstein Fulton -Original Message- From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto

RE: [Mpls] Women's Press Interview with Farheen Hakeem- Mpls Mayoral Candidate

2005-05-12 Thread Jim Bernstein
Muslim American??? Are we now to become Catholic Americans or Protestant Americans, Christian Americans, Jewish Americans, Mormon Americans, Buddhist Americans, etc.? I hope either Ms. Hakeem or the Minnesota Women's Press will insist on stopping this nonsense before it spreads! Jim

RE: [Mpls] Taxpayer's League on Hennepin County Taxraising Commissioners

2005-05-09 Thread Jim Bernstein
without representation! Jim Bernstein Fulton -Original Message- From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] On Behalf Of Eva Young Sent: Friday, May 06, 2005 5:28 PM To: mpls@mnforum.org Subject: [Mpls] Taxpayer's League on Hennepin County Taxraising Commissioners 3. Wasn't

[Mpls] Making Park System more transparent

2005-05-05 Thread Jim Bernstein
and that you have nowhere to hide. 8. Never forget that you are doing the public's business in the public interest - not your own! More than you wanted but I have strong feelings about this issue! Jim Bernstein Fulton Candidate for 6th District Park Recreation Board -Original Message

RE: [Mpls] Strib Sport Section

2005-05-04 Thread Jim Bernstein
editions of the STRIB, so does lacrosse, cycling, track, golf, softball, basketball, ice skating, swimming, hockey, and soccer. Jim Bernstein Fulton -Original Message- From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] On Behalf Of Deborah Morse-Kahn Sent: Tuesday, May 03, 2005 5:21 PM

RE: [Mpls] U of M Survey finds that students are in support ofthesmoking ban

2005-05-04 Thread Jim Bernstein
in Minneapolis I have had gun ownership, stadium funding, medicinal marijuana, smoking restrictions, leaf blower noise, dog parks, commercial redevelopment projects, and gasoline pricing, city regulatory authority, and feral cats argued as moral imperatives from one side or another. Jim Bernstein

RE: [Mpls] Strib Sport Section

2005-05-03 Thread Jim Bernstein
the heightened interest and attendance. I have booed the STRIB when they deserve it, but in this case they deserve a round of cheers! Jim Bernstein Fulton -Original Message- From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] On Behalf Of Deborah Morse-Kahn Sent: Monday, May 02, 2005 12:22 PM

RE: [Mpls] NJL's GC comments

2005-04-25 Thread Jim Bernstein
to MNSCU and with its own baccalaureate programs, merge Metro State into it and call it Central Minnesota State or something. Easier said than done I know, but now is the time for re-thinking how we deliver more most-secondary options to a fast growing metro area. Jim Bernstein Fulton -Original

RE: [Mpls] Re: smoke or drink

2005-04-12 Thread Jim Bernstein
is utterly false and without substance! Jim Bernstein Fulton -Original Message- From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] On Behalf Of Michael Atherton Sent: Saturday, April 09, 2005 3:15 PM To: mpls@mnforum.org Subject: RE: [Mpls] Re: smoke or drink Consider this argument

RE: [Mpls] Medical marijuana City Charter

2005-04-11 Thread Jim Bernstein
. And, it was the City Council heeding the legal advice from the City Attorney and the recommendation of the Charter Commission that determined the fate of medicinal marijuana proposal - not a self appointed committee! Jim Bernstein Fulton Chair, Minneapolis Charter Commission -Original Message- From

RE: [Mpls] Smoking ban participation

2005-04-11 Thread Jim Bernstein
Mississippi, James Slippery Jim Eastland who noted in 1962 that he would oppose any federal civil rights legislation because: Now if you go giving the Negro some of those civil rights, next thing you know you'll be having to give them to everybody. Jim Bernstein Fulton -Original Message- From

RE: [Mpls] Smoking ban participation

2005-04-11 Thread Jim Bernstein
are exceeded, workers have to wear protection for their ears. Jim Bernstein Fulton -- No virus found in this outgoing message. Checked by AVG Anti-Virus. Version: 7.0.308 / Virus Database: 266.9.6 - Release Date: 4/11/2005 REMINDERS: 1. Be civil! Please read the NEW RULES at http://www.e

[Mpls] Smoke Or Drink?

2005-04-07 Thread Jim Bernstein
repeal of the smoke free ordinance in Minneapolis and other communities. Minneapolis residents need to be asking City Council candidates if they support a repeal of the smoke free ordinance and to put them on record as supporting or opposing repeal! Jim Bernstein Fulton -Original Message

RE: [Mpls] Re: Smoking ban: Night One

2005-04-05 Thread Jim Bernstein
and restaurants does not limit ones freedom of choice any more than driving, drinking, hunting, or having sex. All of those are legal activities but citizens(as government)impose some limits on where you can do them. Jim Bernstein Fulton - And what about

RE: [Mpls] Re: Smoking ban: Night One

2005-04-05 Thread Jim Bernstein
! Jim Bernstein Fulton -Original Message- From: Michael Thompson [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] Sent: Tuesday, April 05, 2005 6:30 AM To: Jim Bernstein; 'Andy Driscoll'; 'Minneapolis Issues'; 'St. Paul Discuss' Subject: Re: [Mpls] Re: Smoking ban: Night One One more time for clarity: the smoking

RE: [Mpls] Minnesotans favor medical marijuana two-to-one

2005-03-13 Thread Jim Bernstein
in the Minneapolis City Charter! Jim Bernstein Fulton -Original Message- From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] On Behalf Of Jason Samuels Sent: Saturday, March 12, 2005 3:12 PM To: mpls@mnforum.org Subject: [Mpls] Minnesotans favor medical marijuana two-to-one To my

RE: [Mpls] Smoking Ban

2005-03-09 Thread Jim Bernstein
the authority to regulate public accommodations with regard to health and safety. But most importantly, I hope you can recognize that the issue is not - in any way - comparable with 6 million people murdered because of their religion. Jim Bernstein Fulton -Original Message- From: [EMAIL

RE: [Mpls] Smoking Ban

2005-03-08 Thread Jim Bernstein
simply absurd! In order to live with other people in a somewhat orderly social system everyone's choices may be limited. Jim Bernstein Fulton -Original Message- From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] On Behalf Of Michael Atherton Sent: Saturday, March 05, 2005 3:44 PM

[Mpls] Smoking Ban

2005-03-05 Thread Jim Bernstein
, gambling, sex (and other necessary bodily functions) the public does put some limits on where and when you can engage in these activities but they are not banned outright. Indeed, life may be unfair but people ought not to quit working to make it less unfair. Jim Bernstein Fulton -Original

[Mpls] RE: Certain Death

2005-03-03 Thread Jim Bernstein
I assume you are referring to the death penalty. Though Minneapolis does not have a death penalty, I suspect that many of the list members would be screaming in favor of banning it if we did. Jim Bernstein Minneapolis -Original Message- From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED

RE: [Mpls] Automobile Insurance Reform

2005-03-03 Thread Jim Bernstein
- even though the suburbanite uses mostly the same roads as a Minneapolis resident under the same driving conditions with the same frequency! Jim Bernstein Fulton -Original Message- From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] On Behalf Of Steve Cross Sent: Thursday, March 03, 2005 3

RE: [Mpls] Our Mayor signed us up!

2005-02-24 Thread Jim Bernstein
Profuse congratulations and thanks to Mayor Rybak!! As I have said a hundred times, cities can lead and must lead when state and federal governments refuse to do what must be done! Jim Bernstein Fulton -Original Message- From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] On Behalf

RE: [Mpls] Council Members Goodman, Johnson Medicinal Marijuana

2005-02-21 Thread Jim Bernstein
for the legalization of medicinal marijuana in Minneapolis. In my opinion, the City Charter of Minneapolis ought not to be abused in this manner. Jim Bernstein Fulton Minneapolis Charter Commission -Original Message- From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] On Behalf Of Jason Samuels

[Mpls] Council Members Goodman, Johnson Medicinal Marijuana

2005-02-20 Thread Jim Bernstein
what state law forbids! Jim Bernstein Fulton Chair, Minneapolis Charter Commission -Original Message- I won't have time to dig out the data until tomorrow, but the Stonewall DFL Caucus' endorsement of such people as Barbara Johnson and Lisa Goodman are absurd, given their refusal

RE: [Mpls] Nonprofit Insurance Query

2005-02-19 Thread Jim Bernstein
as well! I'll be happy to help you! Jim Bernstein Fulton -Original Message- From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] On Behalf Of Pamela Taylor Sent: Saturday, February 19, 2005 10:41 AM To: mpls@mnforum.org Subject: [Mpls] Nonprofit Insurance Query Good Morning List Members, I

RE: [Mpls] Taxing Downtown Drivers

2005-02-16 Thread Jim Bernstein
. Such a tax would do nothing to relieve congestion and would likely do virtually nothing to improve air quality downtown. The problem of highway congestion is metro wide. Imposing a tax on downtown Minneapolis drivers is not a solution to anything! Jim Bernstein Fulton -Original Message

RE: [Mpls] New Sales Tax: Another nail in the coffin for the Mplseconomy

2005-02-12 Thread Jim Bernstein
insiders got the millions? The last one is especially important! Jim Bernstein Fulton -Original Message- From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] On Behalf Of Victoria Heller Sent: Saturday, February 12, 2005 8:03 AM To: Mpls Forum Subject: [Mpls] New Sales Tax: Another nail

RE: [Mpls] Rybak's blog

2005-01-31 Thread Jim Bernstein
GREGORY - There are no at-large city council seats in Minneapolis! Jim Bernstein Fulton -Original Message- From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] On Behalf Of Gregory Luce Sent: Monday, January 31, 2005 12:38 PM To: 'Minneapolis Issues List' Subject: RE: [Mpls] Rybak's blog

RE: [Mpls] Jennings' license

2005-01-29 Thread Jim Bernstein
credentialing issues being raised. Personally, it has hard to imagine someone in the superintendents position with more maturity, competence, and vision than Dave Jennings would have brought. Jim Bernstein Fulton -Original Message- From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] On Behalf

RE: [Mpls] NRP

2005-01-27 Thread Jim Bernstein
if not victorious but almost all have dropped out of the party. To suggest that we in the 13th ward are ripe for becoming a republican city . . . well, them's fighting words!! Jim Bernstein Fulton -Original Message- From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] On Behalf Of Resist America Sent

RE: [Mpls] Blowers Unite!

2005-01-15 Thread Jim Bernstein
Members have weighed in with their reasons for supporting or opposing the proposed ordinances. It cannot however, be argued that the City does not have the authority to regulate their use on private property. Jim Bernstein Fulton -Original Message- From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL

[Mpls] RE: Jim Bernstein

2005-01-14 Thread Jim Bernstein
Bernstein Fulton -Original Message- From: Jennifer L. Rubenzer [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] Sent: Friday, January 14, 2005 9:50 AM To: Jim Bernstein; Victoria Heller; Mpls Forum Subject: Jim Bernstein Jim, Can you explain to the list how you would work with council members and members

RE: [Mpls] Budget mystery: Independent Boards are missing

2005-01-13 Thread Jim Bernstein
a safer, cleaner, responsive, compassionate (but definitely not conservative) place to live and work. Jim Bernstein Fulton -Original Message- From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] On Behalf Of Victoria Heller Sent: Thursday, January 13, 2005 8:20 AM To: Mpls Forum Subject: [Mpls

RE: [Mpls] Charter Commission: What will the Strib and the Legislature think?

2005-01-12 Thread Jim Bernstein
and Mayor, the role of the independent Boards especially the Library and the Park Rec Boards, election process, and other issues. Stay tuned for dates for the public meetings. I suspect that a few of the List Members may have something to say about these issues! Jim Bernstein Fulton Chair

RE: [Mpls] Government

2005-01-09 Thread Jim Bernstein
or business for government! So Vicki, go enjoy your independence, celebrate your freedom. Government will be there making sure you can do so! Jim Bernstein Fulton -Original Message- From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] On Behalf Of Victoria Heller Sent: Saturday, January 08, 2005 12

RE: [Mpls] Mpls food is Soylent Green

2004-12-14 Thread Jim Bernstein
incredible coffee roasters would be more accurately stated as many local incredible coffee roasters are trying to take business away from Starbucks! Jim Bernstein Fulton -Original Message- From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] On Behalf Of Gina Palandri Sent: Wednesday, December 01

RE: [Mpls] why are early elections anti-green?

2004-10-06 Thread Jim Bernstein
contemplated! Jim Bernstein Fulton -Original Message- From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] On Behalf Of [EMAIL PROTECTED] Sent: Wednesday, October 06, 2004 10:34 AM To: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Subject: [Mpls] why are early elections anti-green? Immediately after any election

RE: [Mpls] A quick fix for LRT parking problems.....

2004-10-05 Thread Jim Bernstein
that this post has nothing to do with Minneapolis issues but just this once, like Icarus, I could not resist the flame. Jim Bernstein Fulton -Original Message- From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] On Behalf Of Victoria Heller Sent: Tuesday, October 05, 2004 10:33 AM To: Mpls

RE: [Mpls] Assault On Democracy

2004-10-04 Thread Jim Bernstein
unless we return council members to two year terms)through either a state law, ordinance, or charter change. FYI, I did not graduate from Harvard or Yale - my alma mater is Augsburg College right here in Minneapolis! As great a bastion of clear thinking as you will find anywhere! Jim Bernstein

[Mpls] RE: Rep. Kahn Obstructing Democracy???

2004-10-02 Thread Jim Bernstein
procedure when going door to door. I am not defending the practice. I do believe however, that Rep. Kahn has taken a lot more public flogging for this action than she deserves and that the accusations leveled against her in this forum have become gross exaggerations. Jim Bernstein Fulton

RE: [Mpls] Crown Hydro

2004-09-23 Thread Jim Bernstein
voted NOT to give Excelsior the use of eminent domain. Jim Bernstein Fulton -Original Message- From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] On Behalf Of Chris Johnson Sent: Wednesday, September 22, 2004 4:51 PM To: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Subject: Re: [Mpls] Crown Hydro Emilie Quast

RE: [Mpls] Duluth City Council places measure on ballot

2004-09-20 Thread Jim Bernstein
and exercised it properly in this case. Jim Bernstein Fulton Minneapolis Charter Commission -Original Message- From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] On Behalf Of Jason Samuels Sent: Saturday, September 18, 2004 4:26 PM To: 'Jim Bernstein'; [EMAIL PROTECTED] Subject: RE: [Mpls

[Mpls] Industry Engages in Mortgage Fraud Against Consumers

2004-09-20 Thread Jim Bernstein
of the largest players are opposed. Shameful. Jim Bernstein Minneapolis -Original Message- From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] On Behalf Of Victoria Heller Sent: Sunday, September 19, 2004 11:39 AM To: Mpls Forum Subject: [Mpls] FBI: Mortgage Fraud Is Rampant in U.S. Our

RE: [Mpls] Duluth City Council places measure on ballot

2004-09-18 Thread Jim Bernstein
to state law. Best wishes! Jim Bernstein Fulton (Minneapolis Charter Commission) -Original Message- From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] On Behalf Of Jason Samuels Sent: Saturday, September 18, 2004 3:47 AM To: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Subject: [Mpls] Duluth City Council places

[Mpls] IRV in Minneapolis

2004-09-14 Thread Jim Bernstein
, not because the voting system is flawed. IRV is a scheme that trashes the notion of one vote per person and replaces it with complex and undemocratic process that can defeat the preferred choice of voters. Minneapolis does not need IRV. Jim Bernstein Fulton -Original Message- From: [EMAIL

RE: [Mpls] Oregon pension fund only lost $23.5 million in Minneapolis

2004-09-13 Thread Jim Bernstein
C'mon Vicki, you have been around real estate long enough to know that assessed value of a property is used only to calculate taxes while the market value of a property may be more or less depending on a host of factors! Jim Bernstein Fulton -Original Message- From: [EMAIL PROTECTED

RE: [Mpls] Red lights and photo cop

2004-09-08 Thread Jim Bernstein
! Jim Bernstein Fulton -Original Message- From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] On Behalf Of Lee R Eklund Sent: Wednesday, September 08, 2004 1:59 PM To: Mpls Issues List Subject: [Mpls] Red lights and photo cop Perhaps someone from MPD Traffic will correct me if I am wrong

RE: [Mpls] Red Light Cameras

2004-09-01 Thread Jim Bernstein
the cameras at high risk intersections they are placed at high traffic intersections to catch more people and generate more fines rather than reduce accidents. I have read or heard nothing that suggests the reporting done in this story is either inaccurate or incomplete. Jim Bernstein Fulton

RE: [Mpls] Two Mpls Teachers suspended after humiliating incident

2004-09-01 Thread Jim Bernstein
advised not to speak publicly. But we do need some explanation, even a refused comment to let us know that there was an effort made to let them give their version of events. Jim Bernstein Fulton -Original Message- From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] On Behalf Of Shawn Lewis Sent

RE: [Mpls] Red Light Cameras

2004-08-30 Thread Jim Bernstein
, but it is not being used to protect the public, it being used to pick their pockets! Jim Bernstein Fulton -Original Message- From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] On Behalf Of Chris Johnson Sent: Saturday, August 28, 2004 4:35 PM To: Charles Gimon Cc: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Subject: Re

RE: [Mpls] Medical pot question rejected for ballot

2004-08-19 Thread Jim Bernstein
and distribution of marijuana for medicinal purposes was lawful, the city council would be well within its existing authority make ordinances to regulate that distribution. The Charter already conveys that authority to the city council. Jim Bernstein Fulton (Charter Commission chair

RE: [Mpls] Cars, Trains, Pedals, Feet

2004-08-19 Thread Jim Bernstein
and others who have concluded that they are physically no longer able to drive. I think that they are probably a relatively small percentage on the have no vehicle to drive segment. Jim Bernstein Fulton -Original Message- From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] On Behalf

[Mpls] Cars, Trains, Pedals, Feet

2004-08-17 Thread Jim Bernstein
environment that uses new technologies such as PRT or modifying LRT to essentially re-create a contemporary streetcar system that would fit on several major east/west and north/south thoroughfares in the city. Jim Bernstein Minneapolis -Original Message- From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL

[Mpls] RE: [Mpls Metro Transit planning

2004-08-04 Thread Jim Bernstein
living far outside of the Hiawatha corridor and therefore did not address this problem. When the link to the MegaMall is complete, I suspect that will relieve some of the parking woes around the existing stations. Jim Bernstein Fulton -Original Message- From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto

[Mpls] City Council Size

2004-08-02 Thread Jim Bernstein
to a better/more effective/ city council process? Jim Bernstein Fulton -Original Message- From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] On Behalf Of Allen Sent: Saturday, July 31, 2004 9:04 PM To: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Subject: City Council Size For sources of funding for the trail system, I

[Mpls] Private Clubs City Charter

2004-07-29 Thread Jim Bernstein
the past 100 years or so! FYI to all list members, the Charter Commission will be presenting the re-drafted City Charter for public hearing and comment in September and October! Stay tuned for specific dates, times, and locations. Jim Bernstein Fulton -Original Message- From: [EMAIL

RE: [Mpls] Smoking Ban: What to do now?

2004-07-28 Thread Jim Bernstein
by asserting that we do not respects the right and choices of others because we do not embrace your personal political philosophy!! Jim Bernstein Fulton -Original Message- From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] On Behalf Of Michael Atherton Sent: Monday, July 26, 2004 3:41 PM

RE: [Mpls] Smoking Ban: What to do now?

2004-07-23 Thread Jim Bernstein
of council members minds when they voted 12-1 in favor of the ordinance! Jim Bernstein Fulton -Original Message- From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] On Behalf Of David Wilson Sent: Friday, July 23, 2004 10:35 AM To: Mike Jensvold Cc: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Subject: Re: [Mpls] Smoking

RE: [Mpls] Smoking Ban: What to do now?

2004-07-23 Thread Jim Bernstein
are thinking! Jim Bernstein Fulton -Original Message- From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] On Behalf Of Michael Atherton Sent: Friday, July 23, 2004 7:40 PM To: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Subject: RE: [Mpls] Smoking Ban: What to do now? Jim Bernstein wrote: Given that 80% or so of people

RE: [MPLS]: Minneapolis Public Education

2004-07-12 Thread Jim Bernstein
as different from each other as the Somalis, Hispanics, and Hmong are from today's Yankees is simply oblivious to history. Jim Bernstein Fulton Laura Waterman wrote: Just a couple of reminders about 1910: Women did not have the right to vote. Racial segregation was in place. Ethnic

[Mpls] Smoking Task Force Meets In Secret

2004-07-10 Thread Jim Bernstein
their recommendations useless. The public cannot trust the results from a process that is terrified of what the public might think if they were allowed to observe that process. Jim Bernstein Fulton REMINDERS: 1. Think a member has violated the rules? Email the list manager at [EMAIL PROTECTED] before

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