[Mpls] Basim Sabri's sentancing

2005-05-09 Thread Karen Forbes
For anyone who is interested Basim Sabri's sentencing has been moved to this Thursday May 12.2005 @ 8:30. The last sentencing was changed. Here is a number that people could call the day before in case it has been moved again 651.848.1100. Karen Forbes Central Neighborhood REMINDERS:

Re: [Mpls] 8th Ward gathers, no endorsement

2005-04-30 Thread Karen Forbes
in action. The same force that we all were voting against when Sharon and Jackie were in office and were voted out. Instead of Sharon and Jackie it appears to be Gary Schiff and Lisa Goodman. Karen Forbes 8-2 Central Neighborhood REMINDERS: 1. Be civil! Please read the NEW RULES at http://www.e

Re: [Mpls] Sewer Units (aka Storm Water Concerns)

2005-03-15 Thread Karen Forbes
y assessment. I will keep the list posted on the process. Karen Forbes Central Neighborhood 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 lis

Re: [Mpls] Southside Pride/Southwest Journal 8th Ward forum

2005-03-07 Thread Karen Forbes
I want to thank David and Eddie and everyone else who helped to get this started. With so many candidates this venue will be the best way for everyone in the 8th Ward to both see and hear ALL the candidates. Karen Forbes Central Neighborhood > Hi all -- > > Straddling the concrete moa

[Mpls] Other results of the 8-2 Caucus

2005-03-02 Thread Karen Forbes
idates before the city convention. With so many candidates running the best way to choose is to be able to see everyone that is running and compare. Eddie Felien conducted a debate with the last election and it was a success. Over and out from 8-2 Karen Forbes Central Neighborhood REMINDERS

[Mpls] Inclusivity at the caucus

2005-03-02 Thread Karen Forbes
will never know. Karen Forbes Central Neighborhood 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! Ignor

Re: [Mpls] I am a subscribed member and would like to make a post tothe Metro Issues Forum

2005-03-01 Thread Karen Forbes
much like a bias on the part of the organizers. I would be curious to know who all the invited candidates were. Were there other candidates that were also excluded? Karen Forbes Central Neighborhood > KFAI Stiffs Tifft > > On Monday February 29th, KFAI's morning radio program "

[Mpls] 8th Ward Dennis Tifft Secures Stonewall DFL Endorsement

2005-02-13 Thread Karen Forbes
I am posting on behalf of the Dennis Tifft campaign. Karen Forbes Central Neighborhood For Immediate Release 2.13.05 CONTACT: John Hustad 612.822.8226 [EMAIL PROTECTED] www.liftwithtifft.com Dennis Tifft, GLBT candidate for the

Re: [Mpls] Basim in the news again

2005-01-23 Thread Karen Forbes
was thinking when I saw the "Free Francisco" t-shirts that it should read "Free Francisco from Basim." Speaking of public relations, would the timing of this act of benevolence have any relationship to Basim's upcoming sentencing? Nah, couldn't happen. Karen Forbes

[Mpls] Lilligren's support of Pauline Thomes

2003-11-19 Thread Karen Forbes
that Pauline and V.J. received? Is this award a yearly thing or is it new? Were there other people considered for the award? What is the criteria for this award? Karen Forbes Central Neighborhood REMINDERS: 1. Think a member has violated the rules? Email the list manager at [EMAIL PROT

Re: [Mpls] Library vs. the Axis of Eagan?

2003-11-19 Thread Karen Forbes
e > positions being eliminated through the reorganization. Administration > represents 8% of the current workforce but is facing only 3%of the > position reductions. MPL Librarians represent 21% of the current > workforce but are facing only 6% of the position reductions." Karen For

[Mpls] Old Minneapolis

2003-07-10 Thread Karen Forbes
Robert's Shoes at Lake and Chicago has been around since at least the 50's probably longer. Then across the street there is the Vend-a-Wash. That has been around since 1956. Karen Forbes Central TEMPORARY REMINDER: 1. Don't feed the troll! Ignore obvious flame-bait. 2. If

Re: [Mpls] NRP Policing Set Aside vote coming Monday

2003-06-30 Thread Karen Forbes
fety restored but there is also the community building aspect that they help to foster. Karen Forbes Central Neighborhood TEMPORARY REMINDER: 1. Don't feed the troll! Ignore obvious flame-bait. 2. If you don't like what's being discussed here, don't complain - ch

[Mpls] City Lobbyist asleep at the wheel

2003-06-26 Thread Karen Forbes
process. Did this lobbyist have any idea that these cuts were going to happen? At a recent community meeting the chief of police stated that the decision to cut the funds were made in the middle of the night. Does anyone from a Minneapolis perspective have any idea what happened? Karen Forbes

Re: [Mpls] re: Mpls] NIMBYDALE MALL/Spring 2003/West Broadway & Upton

2002-12-12 Thread Karen Forbes
's Hospital and Abbott NW would be left in the lurch. Of it is open to everyone not just the hospitals. Karen Forbes Live in Central Work in Phillips > > > Eric Oines > Lind-Bohanon - home > Phillips - work > > > == > >

Re: [Mpls] Gangs & Violence

2002-11-28 Thread Karen Forbes
As a neighbor to this violence I know that I will do every thing I can to make changes in our neighborhood. I hope that this incident will help us all mobilize to stop the gangs and their violence. Karen Forbes Central > I'm a bit surprised that there hasn't been much discussion of this t

Re: [Mpls] I-35W Access Project - The flyover, northbound ramp and taking of housing

2002-11-27 Thread Karen Forbes
Jeanne,   Thank you for the clarification on the flyover.  I would hope that a plan that would spare the housing would be accepted over the plan that destroys housing.   Karen Forbes Central - Original Message - From: Jeanne Massey To: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Sent: Tuesday

Re: [Mpls] I35 Access Project votes today

2002-11-26 Thread Karen Forbes
favor the corporations like Abbott. > > I'm surprised by the votes of all the Phillips neighborhoods in favor. Eva, I am also surprised. Karen Forbes Central ___ Minneapolis Issues Forum - A City-focused Civic Discussion - Mn E-Democracy Post me

[Mpls] Gathering strength from tonight's Vigil

2002-11-23 Thread Karen Forbes
that we may have created because of our neighborhood boundaries. Supposedly the killers may have been standing in the alley that is in Central. Chicago Avenue was not a divide for them. These are just my thoughts. Thanks everyone for listening, as I am still quite raw and angry. Karen Forbes Ce

[Mpls] 35W Flyover

2002-11-23 Thread Karen Forbes
prove the access to 28th? I believe that David Piehl may have alluded to this. It seems that impacting surface parking is less intrusive than taking out housing for several families. Karen Forbes Central ___ Minneapolis Issues Forum - A City-focused Civic Discu

Re: [Mpls] Greenway;Access or Excess;Graft

2002-11-20 Thread Karen Forbes
There are enough regulations throughout the city. The Greenway is a place that needs to create a serene space. Karen Forbes Central > What did people think of the Greenway article in > today's Star Tribune? > http://www.startribune.com/stories/462/

Fw: [Mpls] "Council member charges untoward coercion on I35W ramps"

2002-11-17 Thread Karen Forbes
- Original Message - From: "Karen Forbes" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> To: <"[EMAIL PROTECTED]" Sent: Sunday, November 17, 2002 12:06 AM Subject: Re: [Mpls] "Council member charges untoward coercion on I35W ramps" > > > > Hennepin County C

[Mpls] Re: Central Voter Turnout

2002-11-05 Thread Karen Forbes
in South Minneapolis. I think the turnout is TERRIFIC! I will be really excited to hear the percentages. Karen Forbes Central Neighborhood South Minneapolis - Original Message - From: "Robert Schmid" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> To: <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> Sent: Tuesday, Nov

Re: [Mpls] Minneapolis Wild Animal Safari

2002-10-28 Thread Karen Forbes
couple of years ago. Karen Forbes Central ___ Minneapolis Issues Forum - A City-focused Civic Discussion - Mn E-Democracy Post messages to: mailto:mpls@;mnforum.org Subscribe, Unsubscribe, Digest, and more: http://e-democracy.org/mpls

Re: [Mpls] Should the city require new houses to have garages?

2002-10-13 Thread Karen Forbes
a down and allow the home buyer to make up their own mind if they want a garage or not. Oh I have parked my car on the street for decades and I have not had it stolen. I know more people in the city and the suburbs that have their garages torched. Karen Forbes Central - Original Message - F

Re: [Mpls] City Council Cops Out on Iraq

2002-09-29 Thread Karen Forbes
.   Karen Forbes Central - Original Message - From: Barbara Lickness To: Jordan S. Kushner ; Minneapolis Issues Forum Sent: Saturday, September 28, 2002 10:34 AM Subject: Re: [Mpls] City Council Cops Out on Iraq Personally Jordan, I wish Dean Zimmerman would

[Mpls] Under the influence

2002-09-17 Thread Karen Forbes
infections. I believe that the worst side effects are of a gastrointestinal nature. I believe that with each day he embarrasses himself and the office that he holds. I believe that he should cut his losses before he embarrasses himself and his constituents any more and just resign. Karen Forbes

Re: [Mpls] Scoop from the LCR Meeting

2002-09-05 Thread Karen Forbes
, I appreciate you updating everyone on LCR. However would you explain a bit further what exactly Coucilmember Lilligren was tempted by? Thanks, Karen Forbes Central ___ Minneapolis Issues Forum - A Civil City Civic Discussion - Mn E-Democracy Post messages to:

Re: [Mpls] Doug Grow: Activist or act. Spike Moss is a conundrum

2002-08-29 Thread Karen Forbes
l find the people responsible for these assaults and bring them to justice? Karen Forbes Central - Original Message - From: "Shawn Lewis" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> To: <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> Sent: Thursday, August 29, 2002 4:53 AM Subject: [Mpls] Doug Grow: Activist or act. Sp

Re: [Mpls] Environmental Concerns

2002-06-29 Thread Karen Forbes
t;environmental education seminar" that would be mandatory for each homeowner that teaches about the benefits of being friendly to the earth. Just my thoughts, Karen Forbes Central Neighborhood - Original Message - From: "Dean Zimmermann" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> To: "K

[Mpls] Environmental Concerns

2002-06-29 Thread Karen Forbes
ees that are an asset and grass? Are these practices in compliance with current housing/inspections ordinances? If not what can we do to stop this practice? I welcome any comments anyone might have. Karen Forbes Central neighborhood ___ Minneapolis Issues F

Re: [Mpls] Final redistricting map (almost)

2002-04-12 Thread Karen Forbes
nity that will attend to the community's needs and not supposedly to special interests! I don't understand where the 8th Ward benefits? Karen Forbes Central Neighborhood ___ Minneapolis Issues Forum - A Civil City Civic Discussion - Mn E-Democrac

Re: [Mpls] Library Site Selection

2002-01-19 Thread Karen Forbes
ice. That if the current site is chosen then the collection has to be moved to another site and then of course moved back again. I have heard from a person who currently works at the library that this process could add $10 million dollars to the library cost. Has anyone else heard this? Karen For

Re: [Mpls] Inauguration thoughts

2002-01-03 Thread Karen Forbes
council. Will Paul Ostrow as President there is now representation from the North side and the South side. There is also representation from incumbents and the majority of newly elected council members. Karen Forbes Central Neighborhood > > > > ___ &

Re: [Mpls] RE: Stribs comments

2001-11-11 Thread Karen Forbes
ribed here by Kim Goodman a short time ago.   One of the main reasons that I supported RT and also Robert Lilligren was their emphasis on SAVING housing stock.   Karen Forbes Central Neighborhood - Original Message - From: Shannon McDonough To: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Sent: Sunday

Re: [Mpls] Thursday's DFL Central Committee meeting

2001-09-12 Thread Karen Forbes
Brian, Thank you for your prompt response to my inquiry. Do you have a time and place for tomorrow's meeting? Karen - Original Message - From: "Melendez, Brian" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> To: "'Karen Forbes'" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>; "Dana

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2001-09-12 Thread Karen Forbes
Title: '01 Primary Turnout vs. '93 &'97 Scott, Thank you for posting these numbers.  Does anyone know what the highest primary turnout is?  Is 27% close? Karen Forbes 8th Ward - Original Message - From: ScottP To: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Sent: Wednesday, S

Re: [Mpls] Thursday's DFL Central Committee meeting

2001-09-12 Thread Karen Forbes
I am also wondering what the DFL plans to do regarding the 8th Ward endorsement. There are now two identified democrats that made it through the primary. If I recall the decision to be at the last Central Committee, was that endorsement would happen after the primary. Karen Forbes 8th Ward

Re: [Mpls] Election day and national events

2001-09-11 Thread Karen Forbes
I echo Rosalind's concerns. I was hoping that our city would break records in terms of turnout this election, which excited me almost as much as all the races. However I too, believe that the events will indeed impact the turnout. I voted at Hosmer and I was number 64 about an hour ago.

Re: [Mpls] Re: {Mpls} Sexuality and elections

2001-06-26 Thread Karen Forbes
ate say why but it is > disturbing that you do not see fit to say why you support him in a post > where you only discuss the sexuality of his opponent. > Karen Forbes Central Neighborhood > > > > > > ___ > Minneapolis I

Re: [Mpls] Stadium Issue/Mr. Humphrey/Neva Walker/Apology/Lisa McDonald AWOL from Mpls Issues

2001-06-11 Thread Karen Forbes
's attendence is nothing to write home about. In fact I was just watching the council meeting from last Friday and he was the only member absent. Karen Forbes Central > > > > > __ > Do You Yahoo!? > Get persona

Re: [Mpls] CPC/4Th and Lake

2001-06-06 Thread Karen Forbes
> > With regards to Karen Forbes email claiming that I do not follow up on > what I say I'm going to do, I resent that false statement. As we all know, > actions speak louder than words and I have never failed to complete a > project as I said I would do. (> Kare

Re: [Mpls] McDonald participation in City Planning Commission review

2001-06-05 Thread Karen Forbes
Sabri has a history of not always being truthful as Mr. Leighton pointed out in his post and we in Central have also learned. So again thank you for another perspective and will be looking forward to hearing about the considerations for the greenway. Karen Forbes Central Neighborhood - Original Me

Re: [Mpls] Police, prosecutors, judges and graffiti

2001-05-16 Thread Karen Forbes
with your lawsuit > against SAFE, Basim? > > Karen Forbes Mr. Sabri, I would like you to address this issue of a lawsuit against CCP-SAFE? Is this true and if so what are the details? Karen Forbes Central > > > > > > > ___

Re: [Mpls] Police, prosecutors, judges and graffiti

2001-05-12 Thread Karen Forbes
, thus increasing our property values, thus improving the business climate for those who live in the suburbs but choose to operate businesses in our wonderful neighborhood. I hope that others on this list will share their experiences of working with the CCP-SAFE department . Kar

[Mpls] 8th Ward Candidate Forum

2001-05-12 Thread Karen Forbes
. So David let me know if you would be interested as the 61st district Chair or anyone else with an interest like Mathea or Wizard. Let me know. Karen Forbes An 8th Ward Resident who DOES believe that Robert Lilligren is ready for prime time ___ Minneapolis I

[Mpls] Fw: [cnia-chat] Housing at Lk & 2nd

2001-03-20 Thread Karen Forbes
  - Original Message - From: Herron, Brian C To: '[EMAIL PROTECTED]' Sent: Tuesday, March 20, 2001 12:40 PM Subject: RE: [cnia-chat] Housing at Lk & 2nd Robert,  Lets' get together and talk then lets' sit down with Mr. Sabri and seewhat we can come up with...I really don't know how

Re: [Mpls] Re: East Lake motel

2001-03-18 Thread Karen Forbes
loyee meetings Children's was thinking of finding another space possible in the burbs. > > > > > This is David's side of the story. From Sabri's point of view everyone has a > price. Yes and the Lor's was having their children threat

Re: [Mpls] CNIA "Family Festival"

2001-03-05 Thread Karen Forbes
is as a "Family Festival" irritates me. They seem to be hiding a very important agenda item, so that they can have their own CDC, in the guise of a festival. This infuriates me and diminishes the importance of the process. It would be nice to have some leadership fr

Re: [Mpls] CNIA "Family Festival"

2001-02-27 Thread Karen Forbes
MORE than the previous executive director was being paid. I also heard that the new director also receives as a perk a car so he can drive from the Northside to the Southside. Many of us plan to attend this "Family Festival" and vote on what we feel will be best for our neighborhood.

Re: [Mpls] 3424 Columbus

2001-02-22 Thread Karen Forbes
hrough my tax dollars. Again, as I did in the fall, I would like to thank the list for listening to my frustrations with city government. My hope is that the candidates for mayor would discuss their views on the MCDA and possible ways to make the organization more accountabl

[Mpls] Snow shoveling and the MCDA

2001-02-19 Thread Karen Forbes
kly, I am infuriated that this inept organization is allowed to squander our tax dollars.  I suppose if the MCDA was a private company we would be bailing them out.   Karen Forbes Central Neighborhood

Re: [Mpls] Sayles Belton Polling

2001-02-15 Thread Karen Forbes
gle was, but I assumed it must be > Mr. Steinglin from the County board.) The man who was asking me questions was abit more accurate. I was also asked who I plan to vote for in the 8th ward council race. Karen Forbes Central Neighborhood > > > > ___