[Mpls] Twins

2005-12-02 Thread Phyllis Kahn
factor on the possible loss of the team. And if it's so bad, why have all sides accepted it as a right of first refusal in the current bill? Phyllis Kahn State Rep 59B REMINDERS: 1. Be civil! Please read the NEW RULES at http://www.e-democracy.org/rules. If you think a member is in violation

[Mpls] Minnesota Twins in Mpls.

2005-12-01 Thread Phyllis Kahn
a major private owner responsible for operating the team on a day-to-day basis. This proposal is the most effective and politically feasible way to save baseball for Minnesota and eventually get a ballpark built that may actually meet the fans interests. Phyllis Kahn, State Rep. 59B, REMINDERS: 1

[Mpls] Donation to city

2005-12-01 Thread Phyllis Kahn
the neighborhood was reassessed and the taxes went up and certain of our neighbors blamed him for that action!! Again to prove the old adage that no good deed goes unpunished! Phyllis Kahn 59B REMINDERS: 1. Be civil! Please read the NEW RULES at http://www.e-democracy.org/rules. If you think a member

[Mpls] Public Debt

2005-10-15 Thread Phyllis Kahn
in a timely manner. Phyllis Kahn State Rep 59B REMINDERS: 1. Be civil! Please read the NEW RULES at http://www.e-democracy.org/rules. If you think a member is in violation, contact the list manager at [EMAIL PROTECTED] before continuing it on the list. 2. Don't feed the troll! Ignore obvious

[Mpls] Parks are for which people

2005-10-01 Thread Phyllis Kahn
of students, walkers, runners, bikers, horse drawn carriages, Segway tours and historical tours that characterize the venue. Phyllis Kahn State Rep 59B 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

[Mpls] Nicollet Island Traffic

2005-10-01 Thread Phyllis Kahn
the venue. Phyllis Kahn State Rep 59B REMINDERS: 1. Be civil! Please read the NEW RULES at http://www.e-democracy.org/rules. If you think a member is in violation, contact the list manager at [EMAIL PROTECTED] before continuing it on the list. 2. Don't feed the troll! Ignore obvious flame-bait

[Mpls] Re: Mpls Digest, Vol 21, Issue 69

2005-09-30 Thread Phyllis Kahn
Thanks so much for the posts about the American Indian lunch. I went and it was terrific. I was only sorry I didn't bring all sorts of people with me. Please, next year, post a bit earlier so those of us who react a bit more slowly can get organized. Phyllis Kahn State Rep 59B REMINDERS: 1

[Mpls] Voter Participation

2005-09-17 Thread Phyllis Kahn
of campaigning in the University precincts and it is much harder to excite residents about city elections even then a pure state election, compared to the incredible response last year. Phyllis Kahn State Rep 59B REMINDERS: 1. Be civil! Please read the NEW RULES at http://www.e-democracy.org/rules

[Mpls] Nicollet Island

2005-09-04 Thread Phyllis Kahn
resident posted by Phyllis Kahn State Rep 59B REMINDERS: 1. Be civil! Please read the NEW RULES at http://www.e-democracy.org/rules. If you think a member is in violation, contact the list manager at [EMAIL PROTECTED] before continuing it on the list. 2. Don't feed the troll! Ignore obvious

[Mpls] Recent Nicollet Island posts

2005-08-13 Thread Phyllis Kahn
is inadequate, in my opinion. I seek net good in public/private partnership. This agreement today yields a DeLaSalle athletic facility, with light shared use. Phyllis Kahn State Rep 59B REMINDERS: 1. Be civil! Please read the NEW RULES at http://www.e-democracy.org/rules. If you think a member

[Mpls] Nicollet Island

2005-08-11 Thread Phyllis Kahn
without a suburban style athletic stadium. Phyllis Kahn State Rep 59B 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

[Mpls] Church and state

2005-08-10 Thread Phyllis Kahn
anyone doubt that the answer is the same? Phyllis Kahn State Rep 59B 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

[Mpls] Re: Mpls Digest, Vol 20, Issue 19 Re: Nicollet Island

2005-08-09 Thread Phyllis Kahn
he was just answering off the top of his head, but it doesn't sound like appropriate park board policy to me. Phyllis Kahn State Rep 59B 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

[Mpls] Nicollet Island

2005-08-03 Thread Phyllis Kahn
park, because athletic facilities are forbidden by Metro Council rules in Regional parks. One of the points we are making is that green space and nature enhancing activities (not team athletics) are at a premium in this densely populated (yet low-kid) area. Below is the relevant post. Phyllis

[Mpls] Soccer fields on Nicollet Island

2005-08-01 Thread Phyllis Kahn
: Phyllis Kahn [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: mpls@mnforum.org Sent: Sunday, July 31, 2005 11:35 PM Subject: [Mpls] Re: Mpls digest Vol 19 Issue 44 Nicollet Island. Just a correction to the second Park watch report. I did not say that the Mpls park system had enough soccer fields...just that a soccer expert

[Mpls] Re: Mpls digest Vol 19 Issue 44 Nicollet Island.

2005-07-31 Thread Phyllis Kahn
. Rep. Phyllis Kahn says there are so many things that can be criticized with this project. She refers the Board to a Green Guide from [some] Journal. She says there is no need for more soccer fields in the park system. Phyllis Kahn State Rep 59B REMINDERS: 1. Be civil! Please read

[Mpls] Samuels in the 5th ward

2005-07-08 Thread Phyllis Kahn
ward and KNOWING he was never going to move into the ward. As a 3rd ward resident who has not had a council member for all the years since Joe Biernat, I spoke to that during the election. I don't have a lot of sympathy for Natalie who was niave enough to support Don. Phyllis Kahn State Rep 59B

[Mpls] An idea for MN or MPLS

2005-07-06 Thread Phyllis Kahn
. On average, the state health department says 900 bicyclists are hit each year. Four other Utah police departments are participating in the statewide enforcement program. Valerie Olson http://HarpoVal.com Phyllis Kahn State Rep 59B REMINDERS: 1. Be civil! Please read the NEW RULES at http://www.e

[Mpls] City Debt

2005-05-24 Thread Phyllis Kahn
for their effect on the pension plan. It's also of interest that the city council issued the bonds even though the much esteemed Board of Estimate and Taxation did not approve them. Phyllis Kahn State Rep 59B. REMINDERS: 1. Be civil! Please read the NEW RULES at http://www.e-democracy.org/rules. If you

[Mpls] Airport Casino

2005-05-22 Thread Phyllis Kahn
needs to spend much more time in airports. Incidently the airport is the highest site in the state for Lottery returns. If we get to a budget solution by patching bits together, this can be a harmless part of the package. Phyllis Kahn State Rep 59B REMINDERS: 1. Be civil! Please read the NEW RULES

[Mpls] Mpls pension issues

2005-05-19 Thread Phyllis Kahn
debt on the city in the future then the extended date for full funding of the fund). If we pass the pending pension legislation, this need may even disappear. Phyllis Kahn State Rep 59B REMINDERS: 1. Be civil! Please read the NEW RULES at http://www.e-democracy.org/rules. If you think

[Mpls] Fwd: copy of floor amendments

2005-05-12 Thread Phyllis Kahn
pedestrians. 1.11 (b) All local planning agencies should integrate bicycling 1.12 and walking into their planning and programming activities. 1.13 Renumber the sections in sequence and correct the internal 1.14 references 1.15 Amend the title accordingly Phyllis Kahn State

[Mpls] Park Preservation

2005-04-28 Thread Phyllis Kahn
park concept, Phyllis Kahn knows this size and usage issue well. The parcel that DeLaSalle wants cost Minnesota taxpayers $1,065,000 in 1986. Presumably it's worth much more now. Should our Park Board turn over a parcel the public bought less than 20 years ago, intending to keep it for perpetuity

Fwd: RE: [Mpls] Park Preservation Sean Ryan comment.

2005-04-28 Thread Phyllis Kahn
Phyllis Kahn 4/28/2005 6:32:51 PM In conversations the park people said the astroturf had to be on concrete or asphalt because of the heavy soccer use. Again all these expenses should be added to DeLaSalles cost. And I'm sure the wildlife, foxes, rabbits, birds etc. currently using part

[Mpls] Positions for City Candidates

2005-04-17 Thread Phyllis Kahn
explain any one of these. Phyllis Kahn State Rep. 59B REMINDERS: 1. Be civil! Please read the NEW RULES at http://www.e-democracy.org/rules. If you think a member is in violation, contact the list manager at [EMAIL PROTECTED] before continuing it on the list. 2. Don't feed the troll! Ignore

[Mpls] Ward 2 rules

2005-03-08 Thread Phyllis Kahn
up a rules committee in Ward 3. Hopefully the full convention of delegates will decide that their purpose is to endorse and will reject those rules. Phyllis Kahn District 59 B REMINDERS: 1. Be civil! Please read the NEW RULES at http://www.e-democracy.org/rules. If you think a member

[Mpls] MPRA pensions.

2005-01-06 Thread Phyllis Kahn
: [Mpls] Mpls Police Pensions To: mpls@mnforum.org Message-ID: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Phyllis Kahn State Rep 59B REMINDERS: 1. Think a member has violated the rules? Email the list manager at [EMAIL PROTECTED] before continuing it on the list. 2. Don't feed the troll! Ignore obvious flame-bait

[Mpls] Mpls pensions

2005-01-04 Thread Phyllis Kahn
. Bonding for pensions is a tool the city has used to do the wrong thing. I don't remove their ability to do so, just their ability to do so without a referendum. Phyllis Kahn State Rep 59B REMINDERS: 1. Think a member has violated the rules? Email the list manager at [EMAIL PROTECTED] before

[Mpls] Mpls pensions

2005-01-04 Thread Phyllis Kahn
suggestions and the name of the legislator who will carry the bill. Phyllis Kahn State Rep 59B REMINDERS: 1. Think a member has violated the rules? Email the list manager at [EMAIL PROTECTED] before continuing it on the list. 2. Don't feed the troll! Ignore obvious flame-bait. For state

[Mpls] Minneapolis pensions

2005-01-03 Thread Phyllis Kahn
pension bill. Phyllis Kahn State Rep 59B REMINDERS: 1. Think a member has violated the rules? Email the list manager at [EMAIL PROTECTED] before continuing it on the list. 2. Don't feed the troll! Ignore obvious flame-bait. For state and national discussions see: http://e-democracy.org

[Mpls] Mpls. Pensions

2004-12-30 Thread Phyllis Kahn
issuing $50 million in bonds in the next five years. Only someone as foolish as Chicken Little would refuse such an offer. I would be happy to meet in person with the Commission and discuss my thoughts more fully on this topic. Very truly yours, Phyllis Kahn State Representative cc: Mayor

[Mpls] Mpls pensions

2004-12-30 Thread Phyllis Kahn
pension strategy. My general comment on commissions is that anyone that is called Blue Ribbon comes up with useless recommendation and that's why they need the advance prestigious title. Do list guys know of any counter example to this? Phyllis Kahn State Rep 59B REMINDERS: 1. Think a member has

[Mpls] Bonding for pensions in Mpls.

2004-12-28 Thread Phyllis Kahn
who will take them on on this issue. State Rep. Phyllis Kahn 59B REMINDERS: 1. Think a member has violated the rules? Email the list manager at [EMAIL PROTECTED] before continuing it on the list. 2. Don't feed the troll! Ignore obvious flame-bait. For state and national discussions see: http

[Mpls] Restaurant LRT connections

2004-12-05 Thread Phyllis Kahn
for lunch. (IE I want to expand their horizons). It would be good to have an online directory to tell you what is close to each stop Or a really comprehensive map. If there is and anyone can tell me how to get to it , I would appreciate that also. Phyllis Kahn 59B REMINDERS: 1. Think a member has

[Mpls] Re: Mpls Digest, Vol 11, Issue 48 Restaurant comment.

2004-12-01 Thread Phyllis Kahn
Moti Mahal (31st and Franklin) is excellent. And very friendly...they were willing to serve us just as they were closing. We ate there twice the first week they were open. Wishing them luck as several places have closed at that location. Phyllis Kahn 59B REMINDERS: 1. Think a member has violated

[Mpls] Bike rules of the road

2004-12-01 Thread Phyllis Kahn
properly on the road it's evident that the car did not leave the appropriate 3 feet (5. in Collision Culprits) and it can never be your fault. Phyllis Kahn State Rep 59 B REMINDERS: 1. Think a member has violated the rules? Email the list manager at [EMAIL PROTECTED] before continuing

[Mpls] Re: Mpls Digest, Vol 11, Issue 46 (IRV)

2004-11-29 Thread Phyllis Kahn
election last spring. The reason? Looks like it is most likely to benefit DFLers at this time. For example in the last Gov election with Penny and Pentel as extra candidates. I do agree with Bill's suggestion to make it a prominent question in the coming political season. Phyllis Kahn 59B State Rep

[Mpls] Bicycle transportation

2004-11-17 Thread Phyllis Kahn
. They can get the benefit of technological breakthroughs without putting undue claims on the schedules energy or space of others. They become masters of their own movements without blocking those of their fellows. Ivan Illich - Energy and Equity Phyllis Kahn State Rep 59B REMINDERS: 1

[Mpls] Hennepin Ave Bike lanes

2004-11-13 Thread Phyllis Kahn
for each street so we can monitor actions. Phyllis Kahn St. Rep District 59B REMINDERS: 1. Think a member has violated the rules? Email the list manager at [EMAIL PROTECTED] before continuing it on the list. 2. Don't feed the troll! Ignore obvious flame-bait. For state and national discussions see

[Mpls] poll finders

2004-11-01 Thread Phyllis Kahn
http://www.ci.minneapolis.mn.us/elections/2004/polling-places/ This is the absolute best site to find your polling place and see t5he ballot that will be before you. It even gives you a picture of the building. And you can easily get to it from my website www.phylliskahn.com. Phyllis Kahn State

[Mpls] Mpls City Elections Case

2004-10-15 Thread Phyllis Kahn
to voting rights. Stay tuned. Phyllis Kahn State Rep. 59B REMINDERS: 1. Think a member has violated the rules? Email the list manager at [EMAIL PROTECTED] before continuing it on the list. 2. Don't feed the troll! Ignore obvious flame-bait. For state and national discussions see: http://e

[Mpls] Fwd: NYTimes.com Article: Big Wi-Fi Project for Philadelphia

2004-09-28 Thread Phyllis Kahn
as their home Internet connection, it's really strong messaging for the neighbors of that restaurant, said Mr. MacKinnon. It encourages them to come in. http://www.nytimes.com/2004/09/27/technology/27ecom.html?ex=1097354874ei=1en=b4e49a0e6c88c0b7 Phyllis Kahn State Rep. 59B---BeginMessage

[Mpls] Biking on Hennepin

2004-07-11 Thread Phyllis Kahn
55415-1314 612-673-2129 State Rep. Phyllis Kahn 59B REMINDERS: 1. Think a member has violated the rules? Email the list manager at [EMAIL PROTECTED] before continuing it on the list. 2. Don't feed the troll! Ignore obvious flame-bait. For state and national discussions see: http://e

[Mpls] Empty classrooms

2004-07-06 Thread Phyllis Kahn
). The question of how this shared use is financed is appropriate and may need to be adjusted. Phyllis Kahn State Rep 59B REMINDERS: 1. Think a member has violated the rules? Email the list manager at [EMAIL PROTECTED] before continuing it on the list. 2. Don't feed the troll! Ignore obvious flame

[Mpls] Biking

2004-06-29 Thread Phyllis Kahn
. They will be missed! Can any city officials on this list tell us what's up? Phyllis Kahn State Rep 59B REMINDERS: 1. Think a member has violated the rules? Email the list manager at [EMAIL PROTECTED] before continuing it on the list. 2. Don't feed the troll! Ignore obvious flame-bait. For state

[Mpls] Smoking controls

2004-05-24 Thread Phyllis Kahn
, is a requirement for the smoke to be totally contained in the smoking area and strong employee protection measures. This approach led to the total ban of smoking in State buildings but the private sector could take a shot at doing it. Phyllis Kahn State Rep 59B REMINDERS: 1. Think a member has violated

[Mpls] Carlton Crawford

2004-05-24 Thread Phyllis Kahn
in Federal District Court, waiting for a decision. We are still hoping for 04 Council member elections so BE PREPARED. Phyllis Kahn State Rep 59B REMINDERS: 1. Think a member has violated the rules? Email the list manager at [EMAIL PROTECTED] before continuing it on the list. 2. Don't feed

[Mpls] Minneapolis Biking

2004-05-15 Thread Phyllis Kahn
www.BikeOneChicago.com. Phyllis Kahn State Rep 59B REMINDERS: 1. Think a member has violated the rules? Email the list manager at [EMAIL PROTECTED] before continuing it on the list. 2. Don't feed the troll! Ignore obvious flame-bait. For state and national discussions see: http://e

[Mpls] Smoking ban

2004-05-14 Thread Phyllis Kahn
. Phyllis Kahn State Rep. 59B REMINDERS: 1. Think a member has violated the rules? Email the list manager at [EMAIL PROTECTED] before continuing it on the list. 2. Don't feed the troll! Ignore obvious flame-bait. For state and national discussions see: http://e-democracy.org/discuss.html For external

[Mpls] Mpls city convention

2004-05-12 Thread Phyllis Kahn
Sat may be the last day of the legislative session keeping legislators and staff away. Phyllis Kahn State Rep 59 B REMINDERS: 1. Think a member has violated the rules? Email the list manager at [EMAIL PROTECTED] before continuing it on the list. 2. Don't feed the troll! Ignore obvious flame-bait

[Mpls] Smoking ban

2004-05-10 Thread Phyllis Kahn
in Minneapolis. All creditable evidance shows it to be an economic benefit to establishments. Do you really want us to be behind Lexington, KY? Phyllis Kahn State Rep. 59B REMINDERS: 1. Think a member has violated the rules? Email the list manager at [EMAIL PROTECTED] before continuing it on the list. 2

[Mpls] Control of Indoor Air Pollution

2004-04-23 Thread Phyllis Kahn
is a copy of the relevant article. This article from the Star Tribune has been sent to you by Phyllis Kahn. BYLINE: Marc Kaufman CREDITLINE: Washington Post HEADLINE: Smoke raises heart attack risk, CDC says WASHINGTON, D.C. -- For the first time, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC

[Mpls] Yearly caucuses

2004-03-04 Thread Phyllis Kahn
I am a strong supporter of a city caucus that year. However I might remind readers that we still may get city council elections this year. Our lawsuit against the city of Minneapolis (calling for elections earlier than 2005) is scheduled for a hearing March 17 at William Mitchell. Phyllis Kahn

[Mpls] Election problems seminar

2004-03-01 Thread Phyllis Kahn
this Thursday, March 4 on Election problemsfrom voting machines to redistricting to inappropriate timing as time allows. Hard to believe there won't be some comments on the caucus outcomes. Phyllis Kahn State Rep 59B REMINDERS: 1. Think a member has violated the rules? Email the list manager

[Mpls] Comment on a Doug Grow column

2004-02-01 Thread Phyllis Kahn
brains are worth the $25 or so it would cost to buy a helmet to protect them. Phyllis Kahn, State Representative 59B REMINDERS: 1. Think a member has violated the rules? Email the list manager at [EMAIL PROTECTED] before continuing it on the list. 2. Don't feed the troll! Ignore obvious flame-bait

[Mpls] Mpls elections

2003-11-13 Thread Phyllis Kahn
Instead of responding to the inaccurate innuendos I will post some of the facts relating to this case. FACT SHEET ยท Factual Background Plaintiffs served and filed a complaint against the City of Minneapolis, the City Council members, and the city elections clerk on July 25, 2003.

[Mpls] Waste in the city

2003-08-25 Thread Phyllis Kahn
Mpls. City Council members. Phyllis Kahn State Rep. 59B and Nicollet Island resident

[Mpls] Bikes on Lake Street

2003-07-02 Thread Phyllis Kahn
again. TO: Representative Phyllis Kahn FROM: John Williams, Legislative Analyst 651-296-5045 RE: Bicycles on Lake Street This memo responds to your question as to whether Minneapolis has the authority to bar bicycles from using Lake Street and require them to use the Midtown

[Mpls] Mpls left behind

2003-06-09 Thread Phyllis Kahn
Public Policy Director Minnesota Smoke-Free Coalition 1619 Dayton Avenue, Suite 303 St. Paul, MN 55104 Direct Phone: 651.999.5281 General Phone: 651.641.1223 email: [EMAIL PROTECTED] web: http://www.smokefreecoalition.org Phyllis Kahn State Rep 59B TEMPORARY REMINDER: 1. Don't feed the troll! Ignore

[Mpls] Wi-Fi Laggard

2003-06-04 Thread Phyllis Kahn
kids in the schoolyard talking about what they saw on the Internet, Mrs. Johnson said. I would never have imagined it. http://www.nytimes.com/2003/05/31/technology/31WIFI.html?ex=1055526308ei=1en=b4a3634e7feab2c0 Phyllis Kahn State Rep 59B TEMPORARY REMINDER: 1. Don't feed the troll! Ignore

[Mpls] WI-FI

2003-06-03 Thread Phyllis Kahn
. (to be continued). http://www.nytimes.com/2003/05/31/technology/31WIFI.html?ex=1055526308ei=1en=b4a3634e7feab2c0 Phyllis Kahn State Rep 59B 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 - change the subject (Mpls

[Mpls] Wi-Fi Laggard continued

2003-06-03 Thread Phyllis Kahn
. Coen hopes to be able to offer service without having to hustle for every bar owner or restaurateur. (to be continued). http://www.nytimes.com/2003/05/31/technology/31WIFI.html?ex=1055526308ei=1en=b4a3634e7feab2c0 Phyllis Kahn State Rep 59B TEMPORARY REMINDER: 1. Don't feed the troll! Ignore

[Mpls] bike registration

2003-04-01 Thread Phyllis Kahn
these groups their political potency. The proponents of repeal are concerned about unequal enforcement. Please go after that problem instead. I would urge you to refer this issue to the City Bicycle Advisory Committee. If that is not operative I would urge you to form one. Phyllis Kahn State Rep

[Mpls] parks and stuff

2003-03-30 Thread Phyllis Kahn
in on this issue. The City needs to charge a property tax on billboards and I don't object to some advertising on park benches etc. Phyllis Kahn State Rep 59B TEMPORARY REMINDER: 1. Send all posts in plain-text format. 2. Cut as much of the post you're responding to as possible

[Mpls] Kondirator

2003-03-25 Thread Phyllis Kahn
. Phyllis Kahn State Rep 59B TEMPORARY REMINDER: 1. Send all posts in plain-text format. 2. Cut as much of the post you're responding to as possible. Minneapolis Issues Forum - A City-focused Civic Discussion - Mn E-Democracy Post messages to: mailto:[EMAIL

[Mpls] Basketball

2003-03-24 Thread Phyllis Kahn
and Julie Foudy, which urges the Department of Education not to proceed with proposed changes to Title IX. To add your name to the petition, go to http://www.wnba.com/ Phyllis Kahn State Rep 59B TEMPORARY REMINDER: 1. Send all posts in plain-text format. 2. Cut as much of the post you're responding

[Mpls] Kondirator

2003-03-23 Thread Phyllis Kahn
spot is that we get the river back but it sure would be nice to have the $8.5 million now. Phyllis KahnState Rep 59B TEMPORARY REMINDER: 1. Send all posts in plain-text format. 2. Cut as much of the post you're responding to as possible. Minneapolis Issues

[Mpls] Re: Mpls digest, Vol 1 #1402 - 21 msgs

2003-03-19 Thread Phyllis Kahn
Despite the contentions of Jim Mork, I have nothing to do with any anti-Grafitti effort. Phyllis Kahn State Rep 59B TEMPORARY REMINDER: 1. Send all posts in plain-text format. 2. Cut as much of the post you're responding to as possible. Minneapolis Issues Forum

[Mpls] Balancing the Budget

2003-03-18 Thread Phyllis Kahn
to: http://news.mpr.org/features/2003/03/10_newsroom_budgetsim/ Happy balancing! Michael Skoler Managing Director of News Minnesota Public Radio Phyllis Kahn State Representative 59B TEMPORARY REMINDER: 1. Send all posts in plain-text format. 2. Cut as much of the post you're responding

[Mpls] Cuban Medical education

2003-03-02 Thread Phyllis Kahn
about this very innovative and exciting scholarship program. --Joan Malerich [EMAIL PROTECTED] 651-451-4081 Phyllis Kahn State Rep 59B TEMPORARY REMINDER: 1. Send all posts in plain-text format. 2. Cut as much of the post you're responding to as possible

[Mpls] Patriot Act Resolution

2003-02-28 Thread Phyllis Kahn
be compromised in the name of national security. We urge you to join the many cities throughout the country that have passed similar resolutions or ordinances. Sincerely, Legislators who signed the letter to the Minneapolis City Council Representative Phyllis Kahn Representative Len Biernat

[Mpls] HF67

2003-02-25 Thread Phyllis Kahn
similar to the Senate. They passed theirs after the last census, when someone threatened to sue. (By a unanimous vote for a charter amendment.) It would have been great if Mpls had done likewise. Phyllis Kahn State Rep 59B TEMPORARY REMINDER: 1. Send all posts in plain-text format. 2. Cut as much

[Mpls] HF 67

2003-02-24 Thread Phyllis Kahn
and the latter mainly white. (Reminiscent of Alabama in the 60's). I will use my second post of the day to send out Reynolds vs. Sims, although I may have sent it before. Phyllis Kahn State Rep 59B TEMPORARY REMINDER: 1. Send all posts in plain-text format. 2. Cut as much of the post you're

[Mpls] Election equity

2003-02-24 Thread Phyllis Kahn
discretion of the State. U.S. Supreme Court in the Reynolds v. Sims reapportionment case. Phyllis Kahn State Rep 59B TEMPORARY REMINDER: 1. Send all posts in plain-text format. 2. Cut as much of the post you're responding to as possible. Minneapolis Issues

[Mpls] State budget difficulties

2003-02-06 Thread Phyllis Kahn
your time and our money with more politics as usual!! (MH) P.S.As to the supposed Republican mandate, all the other candidates got over 50% of the vote combined. A minority governor does not equal a mandate...although it's better than a minority president who stole the election. Phyllis Kahn

[Mpls] Budget compromises

2003-02-05 Thread Phyllis Kahn
the current deficit. So if their rhetoric on what they really want means anything, they would accept the Senate's original position to get some cushion and some structural change...not to mention that the Senate has now offered more of both. Phyllis Kahn State Rep 59B TEMPORARY REMINDER: 1. Send all

[Mpls] War and the city

2003-02-05 Thread Phyllis Kahn
is cut the money from a number of critical projects so this body can pass a tax cut of $674 billion - which will lead to a $2 trillion deficit over the next ten years. Phyllis Kahn State Rep 59B TEMPORARY REMINDER: 1. Send all posts in plain-text format. 2. Cut as much of the post you're responding

[Mpls] Anti war resolution

2003-01-30 Thread Phyllis Kahn
esteemed legislators to have ever served Mpls. City Coucil members should be proud to follow their example. Phyllis Kahn State Rep 59B TEMPORARY REMINDER: 1. Send all posts in plain-text format. 2. Cut as much of the post you're responding to as possible

Re: [Mpls] Third ward race

2003-01-27 Thread Phyllis Kahn
. Phyllis Kahn State Rep. 59B TEMPORARY REMINDER: 1. Send all posts in plain-text format. 2. Cut as much of the post you're responding to as possible. Minneapolis Issues Forum - A City-focused Civic Discussion - Mn E-Democracy Post messages to: mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED

[Mpls] Election frequency

2003-01-27 Thread Phyllis Kahn
were accomplished with less frequency, it would assuredly be constitutionally suspect. Phyllis Kahn State Rep 59B TEMPORARY REMINDER: 1. Send all posts in plain-text format. 2. Cut as much of the post you're responding to as possible. Minneapolis Issues Forum

[Mpls] Third ward race

2003-01-26 Thread Phyllis Kahn
an amendment stopping it in state law with the help of an important Southside resident, Martin Sabo, then Speaker of the House. Phyllis Kahn State Rep. 59B TEMPORARY REMINDER: 1. Send all posts in plain-text format. 2. Cut as much of the post you're responding to as possible

[Mpls] Something for The Mpls City Council

2002-12-24 Thread Phyllis Kahn
://www.nytimes.com/2002/12/23/national/23PATR.html?todaysheadlines - Phyllis Kahn State Rep 59B ___ Minneapolis Issues Forum - A City-focused Civic Discussion - Mn E-Democracy Post messages to: mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] Subscribe, Unsubscribe, Digest, and more

Re: [Mpls] Voting by Non-Citizens - by mail or in person

2002-10-22 Thread Phyllis Kahn
If it is legalized, they will not be committing a felony to vote. I thought that would be obvious. [EMAIL PROTECTED] 10/22/02 03:29PM Re: the Davnie/Kahn effort to pass legislation allowing permanent residents (non-citizens) to vote in local elections On thing that has to be kept in mind

[Mpls] Community Ownership of the Twins

2002-10-07 Thread Phyllis Kahn
I have supported the idea of community ownership for a long time. Below is a link to the bill introduced by me in the House and Senator Ellen Anderson in the Senate. The bills passed through committees in both Houses and were on the floor before adjournment. Obviously the folks who

[Mpls] Suggestions from NYC

2002-09-09 Thread Phyllis Kahn
floating pools and some riverside beaches and gives as the best example of City/River interface, the Ganges (admittedly not clean) in India. Phyllis Kahn State Rep. 59B ___ Minneapolis Issues Forum - A Civil City Civic Discussion - Mn E-Democracy Post messages

[Mpls] smoking and swimming

2002-09-09 Thread Phyllis Kahn
The articles I referred to can be read on line. Just go to www.newyorker.com and follow the menu. Phyllis Kahn State Rep 59B ___ Minneapolis Issues Forum - A Civil City Civic Discussion - Mn E-Democracy Post messages to: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Subscribe

[Mpls] With the regrets we all have for the death of a youngman...and whatever mistake he made or whateve

2002-09-04 Thread Phyllis Kahn
a serious (and safer) night city. Phyllis Kahn State Rep 59B ___ Minneapolis Issues Forum - A Civil City Civic Discussion - Mn E-Democracy Post messages to: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Subscribe, Unsubscribe, Digest option, and more: http://e-democracy.org/mpls

[Mpls] Park Board

2002-08-28 Thread Phyllis Kahn
), and the theater scene, one of the most important on our list was that it was listed (on some forgotten list) as having the highest ratio of park land to inhabitants of any city in the country. My guess is that was not likely to happen without an independent park board. Phyllis Kahn State Rep 59B

RE: [Mpls] Park Board Digs

2002-08-20 Thread Phyllis Kahn
, with the reasoning of some, the money could have been spent on police stuff or housing instead.) Why can't I get any comments (more than one) on the dopeyness of the feel-good proposal from the Mayor to spend $500,000 to stop terroristic acts againest the city water supply? Phyllis Kahn State

[Mpls] City budget

2002-08-11 Thread Phyllis Kahn
and environment in general. Phyllis Kahn State Representative 59B ___ Minneapolis Issues Forum - A Civil City Civic Discussion - Mn E-Democracy Post messages to: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Subscribe, Unsubscribe, Digest option, and more: http://e-democracy.org/mpls

[Mpls] Any city interest?

2002-08-10 Thread Phyllis Kahn
. (Deadline: December 31, 2002) For complete information and guidelines on these and other funding programs, see the Women's Sports Foundation Web site. RFP Link: http://www.womenssportsfoundation.org/cgi-bin/iowa/funding/results.html Phyllis Kahn State Rep 59B

[Mpls] Park board on the river

2002-07-23 Thread Phyllis Kahn
and give priority to river-related and river-enhancing development opportunities. If there is no connection to the river, there is no need for a riverfront location. Have any Park Commissioners read this report? Staff? (Other than Rachel Ramadhyani, thanked in the acknowledgments.) Phyllis Kahn State

Re: [Mpls] Brian Rice and the Park Board

2002-07-11 Thread Phyllis Kahn
bidding process as the Park Board chooses a lobbyist, as they did last time. Brian and his company (as they should, based on record alone) easily won. Another chapter in this story is the helpful relationship with MPRA when dealing on a statewide level, but I'll leave that for another day. Phyllis Kahn

Re: [Mpls] Re: Critical Mass

2002-04-27 Thread Phyllis Kahn
that doesn't do registration. Had I been seen with an unregistered bike and without a helmet, I would have been apologetic rather than disdainful or arrogant. The proper tradeoff is to wear a seat belt in a car. The laws of physics are more applicable here than personal bargains. Phyllis Kahn State Rep

[Mpls] Bike stuff

2002-04-25 Thread Phyllis Kahn
roads except freeways (and part of the U transitway). I second the post about Mpls police needing to learn the law. It's completely clear that impounding unregistered bikes is illegal except for abandoned bikes and then only after 24 hour notice. Phyllis Kahn State Rep 59B

[Mpls] Bicycle Registration

2002-04-24 Thread Phyllis Kahn
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[Mpls] Wireless connectivity

2002-04-09 Thread Phyllis Kahn
Continuing my attempt to find someone in the city interested in this. I received this message recently and will pass it on. Thought that this might be of interest to you, or your friends in city government. This is a Canadian conference on Community-Owned High Speed Networks called:

[Mpls] Bicycling and critical mass

2002-04-08 Thread Phyllis Kahn
To weigh in on the bicycle debate as related to the Critical Mass thread, I would like to add the words of Ivan Illich from his book Energy and Equity published in 1974. (As a female cyclist I apologize for his extensive use of male nouns and pronouns.) Man on a bicycle can go three or four

[Mpls] 2003 elections

2002-04-07 Thread Phyllis Kahn
of a new election is negated, by the likelihood of getting a new election anyway but after the additional expense of a lawsuit. Yes it should have been done two years ago, but it's better to do the right thing late than not to do it at all. Phyllis Kahn, State Rep. 59B

Re: [Mpls] Long reply to Legislation on NeighborhoodOrganization

2002-04-02 Thread Phyllis Kahn
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