First I got one on 2nd Ave N around the corner from 5th St. because even though
I had money in the meter, there was no parking allowed from 4-6 pm but there
was no sign indicated. Then I parked behind a meter near the Timberwolves
stadium and parking was supposed to ahead of the meter,
Keith Ellison has probably been defended enough, but I am jumping on an
opportunity to agree with Phyllis Kahn, Keith Reitman and Ken Bradley.
Here is another thing I like about Rep. Ellison. He is the kind of elected
official that is very supportive of other candidates and the party in
Bob Fine voted to support John Erwin's amendment. He didn't take it as a
friendly amendment as it was a resolution regarding the plan, not the use
agreement, so it was the wrong place. You know this, you were there, you heard
it for yourself. So your statement is not only incorrect, it appears
Tee hee. Apology? Asking forgiveness? This sounds like the result of a
DeLaSalle education.
Nikki Carlson
Linden Hills
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Jeremy - Could you please send me a copy of the nasty gram? I am curious. Also,
what innappropriate exchange happened on Wednesday morning? Marie's son? I
thought is was sort of understandable that he was so hurt on behalf of his mom.
I thought Liz's dig was kinda nasty. Or was there
My title reads like the National Inquirer, I know. Thanks for opening my post.
I don't think I could ever call myself anti-reform. Like most organizations, I
believe there is room for process improvement at the park board. But in my
observation, the reformers are frightening in their zealotry,
On the math of bullet balloting:
If you consider the votes for a particular candidate the numerator of a
fraction and the total votes cast as the denominator, if you vote for only one
candidate you are increasing the weight of your vote.
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Linden Hills
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Is this true? First of all, the letter itself is an astonishing criticism of
the Rybak administration. Second, it comes from 3 credible sources: co-chair of
the PCRC, head of the police federation, and PCRC member Mark Anderson (I think
he was Wellstone's policy advisor on mental health
DeLaSalle and Non-Discrimination? DeLaSalle and Non-Discrimination? What? Is
DeLaSalle discriminatory?
This time you've gone too far. You have crossed the line.
This sort of sneaky ploy makes me sick. You want integrity in government? Then
play fair. Don't use red herring arguments. Don't
As DeLaSalle stated publicly when asked this question at the CAC: when the
field is being used for Minneapolis Park and Recreation Board activities it
will have the same usage guidelines as any other Minneapolis Park and
Recreation Board property.
Nikki Carlson
Linden Hills
P.S. I hope and
Here is one small incident that really shaped my perceptions of Peter
McLaughlin and R.T. Rybak. I often ask myself what would Wellstone do? when
evaluating not only my positions but also my methods. I also measure others
with the same yardstick. Wellstone was willing to support underdog
Niel, thank you so much for this opportunity to let people know something about
Peter McLaughlin they may not have known before. This is such a great lead-in I
have to wonder if you are now supporting him.
County Commissioner salary raises exactly track staff salary raises. This year
they all
This is hilarious. We are seeing this type of bald-faced lying in races besides
the mayoral.
Nikki Carlson
Linden Hills
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Niel sees Walt Dziedzik's daughter's support of his work as something to
criticize. I know Walter and in my experience, he is a sometimes cantankerous
man (forgive me Walter if you read this), always with a heart of solid gold and
a lifetime record of working like a lion on behalf of north
I have spoken to several kids at De and kids in soccer and other sports from
around the city who have attended MRPB meetings and support the playing field
on Nicollet Island. They shake their heads and just can't understand the level
of vicious personal attacks against the park commissioners.
Niel writes:
Nikki Carlson's post is a classic demonstation of
campaigns trying to avoid issues that make them
uncomfortable. Quick, change the subject!
Prior to that, he wrote:
This week they hurriedly sent out an email with a
candidate questionnaire developed by Walt Dziedzic's
daughter Kari to
I received this from the People for Independent Parks group. I am a member.
This seems like pretty strong language to me, but I am glad the false, personal
and inappropriate attacks by the reform group are being challenged.
Nikki Carlson, Linden Hills
PEOPLE FOR INDEPENDENT PARKS
Parks are
We have this really wonderful piano teacher named Joan Johnson. She has been
teaching my daughter for several years. My daughter is a reluctant student and
Joan is very gentle and encouraging. If anybody wants her number, send me a
note.
Nikki Carlson
Linden Hills
How much discrimination on the basis of color is there in Minneapolis?
Where does it occur and to whom and in what contexts?
David Strand, Loring Park
Our multi-racial daughter, with Jamaican, Dominican, Irish and Italian heritage
in fairly equal parts is now 19 years of age. In a group of
I heard a few other things about this boy. His public defender did not have all
of the information pertinent to the case, like the police evidence, before
pressuring him to take a plea. I also heard he was classified as an adult and
pled guilty with a deal of 27-40 years, more than his adult
I am not sure if this is serious or just a joke. Anyhow, I'll bite. I clicked
on the photo. Where are the alleged criminals? All I saw was the sign. So if it
is a joke, ha ha, very funny Inspector Clouseau.
If you are serious, may I say ...people who live in glass houses...he who hath
no
Previous post:
The Board decided who the Federation would endorse and on
more than one occasion, their endorsement was the source of much dissention
within the ranks. Whether this is the case now, I do not know.
I marched behind Peter McLaughlin as he rode in the back of a convertible in
Wizard, I feel you and I'm truly sorry. I walked down King's Highway on Sunday
where the mayor lives and nearly every house had a Rybak campaign sign.
Obviously life is good in their neighborhood. A cop or two to respond to the
very occasional property crime and burglar alarm in their
There are primaries in districts where there are 3 or more candidates:
District 3 and District 4.
By the way, the DFL endorsed Scott Vreeland in 3 and Tracy Nordstrom in 4.
Nikki Carlson
Linden Hills
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From: Steve [EMAIL PROTECTED]
To: mpls@mnforum.org
Sent: Tue, 13
dennis:
Delmonico is the union president for the police employees of the City of
Minneapolis, the overwhelming majority of which DO NOT live in the City of
Minneapolis. What exactly is the vested interest that's being expressed so
adamantly and who benefits? What happens when the best
I checked with 2nd harvest, and as Pamela suggests, they do need can openers,
they accept Sterno, flashlights and new packaged batteries, and they also need
feminine care products. The need is great so if this spot is convenient for
people it would be great if you could drop off something.
Hey! My last name starts with C and I gave money to Peter McLaughlin. Why
wasn't I mentioned? What am I, chopped liver? I have no connection to the
Twins, Northwest Airlines, nor any (formal) connection to any bars, nor am I a
developer, but can't I be old guard? Am I too young? Can't a GenX'er
Thank you very much for your concern for the students of DeLaSalle. I am just
really grateful. Thank you. Here is the info:
- DeLaSalle's tuition is the 3rd least among the 12 Catholic schools in the
area, and much less expensive than most private schools
- Over half the kids get need based
These two articles both appeared to be about Peter McLaughlin: one describing
his huge accomplishments, and one deriding his huge accomplishments and
trying to marginalize him by calling him old guard.
Four years ago, I wholeheartedly supported Rybak as a breath of fresh air,
and I believe I
To repeat, I am not part of a faction. I supported Rybak in 2001. I support
McLaughlin in 2005. It disproves the point.
Chris Johnson calls me old guard faction, and either an old party hack or a
crony, I am not sure which. I'll accept any one of those titles. I have
certainly worked my ass
QUOTE:
Rybak and McLaughlin continued to spar until Hakeem, sitting between them,
glanced at each and said the purpose of the debate is to state positions.
Let's play nice and not slam each other whenever we can,
MY COMMENT:
Farheen did chastise the other candidates for criticizing each other,
Nick Coleman's show was, more often than not, dull and shallow.
Wendy Wilde has a great show. She does, as you say, work hard to cover a
variety of topics with good research and knowledgeable guests. She is terrific.
Nick Coleman's show was an entirely different format, with humor and
Here is a link to a study that talks about the importance of physical activity
to the mental well being of female athletes. This probably also applies to
males.
http://education.umn.edu/tuckercenter/pcpfs/default.html
While not a sports fan myself, I do believe there is a connection between
Here is copy from today's editorial and link to it.
One comment - I don't think the plan shown in the paper is quite right or
indicates the latest ideas. I think it was the original 2004 sketch before the
neighbors had input. For example, people think the bleachers should be on the
other side
It wasn't me. I didn't do it.
Seriously, as the frequent-poster of the month on this issue, I figure some
people will suspect this came from me. I have tried to be more constructive. I
have issued public invitations on-list, and private invitations off-list to
show people around DeLaSalle and
I have another idea to reduce crime. Let's invest in our kids and give them
something else to do so they don't turn to guns and violence. The Minneapolis
Public Schools is a great place to start, and the Minneapolis Parks. DeLaSalle
High School has offered to build a playing field completely at
The homeowners on Nicollet Island who live on park land are a party to the very
same 1983 contract that promises the playing field to DeLaSalle. They have a
direct financial interest in the issue as neighborhood amenities affect home
values. Are they unbiased? No one is asking them to recuse
For over a hundred years, DeLaSalle is all about sharing with the community,
making the community better, educating children who would not be accepted or
couldn't afford tuition at other private schools, educating children from all
backgorunds and challenging them to be of service to their
I really feel icky responding to this. Like I've been dragged in the mud. But
this is really sad.
I think this is a red herring, and perhaps even a bit of a canard.
I was there. Patrick Scully only asked about an abortion rights rally. He never
mentioned any sort of GLBT event or concerns.
1. The MPRB-DeLaSalle reciprocal use agreement includes the vacation of a
section of Grove Street. It does not change East Island Avenue in any way.
2. If someone is coming from the school side up to the railroad tracks in their
car and a train comes, they have to wait for the train. Or they
How very generous of Temple Israel and DeLaSalle High School to share their
facilities for these public events. But of course, they do it all the time and
have done it for years. Does it somehow violate the separation of church and
state? I don't think so.
Nikki Carlson
Linden Hills
One of the anti-DeLaSalle speakers at that MPRB meeting said Nicollet Island is
a neighborhood for adults and suggested we go build the field on Franklin
Avenue or Lake Street.
Nikki Carlson
Linden Hills on the #6 busline, one bus ride straight to Nicollet Island
DeLaSalle parent
Regarding the statement that the field would be locked -- what fence, what
gate, what lock are you referring to? I am not aware of this. But it is my
understanding that all MPRB fields require a permit for use, so maybe access
does have to be controlled. I think part of the reason behind this
Regarding the statement that the field would be locked -- what fence, what
gate, what lock are you referring to? I am not aware of this. But it is my
understanding that all MPRB fields require a permit for use, so maybe access
does have to be controlled. I think part of the reason behind this
I have ignored many distortions about the shared DeLaSalle/Minneapolis Park and
Recreation Board multi-use playing field. I've told myself that these untruths
would all come out in the wash. Now I hear all over town things quoted from
this list about the project that are simply not true, so
I am sorry I forgot to state my affiliation to DeLaSalle in my last post. I
have mentioned it before.
I also apologize to the rest of the list for these posts discussing minutiae,
ad nauseum and barely germane to the issues. I reissue my invitation to one and
all to visit the site of the
The subhead says crime is up thanks to opposition to racial profiling. This
is a pretty repulsive concept. The only evidence he offers is that he has been
advised by a highly knowledgeable law enforcement officer that the police
department had been paralyzed by the racial disparities crusade.
I understand Scott's frustrations. On the pro-DeLaSalle side, we also don't
understand what is going on, and when the meetings are going to be, and the
fine difference between the meaning of certain words.
But a lot of this furious anger over process is being misdirected toward
DeLaSalle.
Is it disreputable to forward this poll to the issues list? I don't know. (See
statement below). Note to developers: I would advise you not to make business
decisions based on this poll.
Found onhttp://www.startribune.com/
Instant Poll: Does Minneapolis need more downtown condos?
Yes
?The surest way to get sentencing reform is to over-incarcerate white people.
All of a sudden, folks want to talk about redemption.?
Minnesota State Rep. Keith Ellison, a Democrat and one of only two blacks in
the legislature, on a new early release program championed by Republican
Suggestions to add to the list of city council job qualifications:
- Knowledge of history (local, U.S. and World, old and modern)
- Knowledge of government and political science
- The ability to read a balance sheet and experience with annual (strategic or
business) planning and budgeting from
No one ever said people couldn't campaign in the parks. Of course people can
campaign and pass out literature for whatever they want in the parks. People do
it all the time. Parks are great places to campaign and exercise freedom of
speech.
Jason was blocking the door and it violated some
I'd like to modify what I said in my previous post. I received 3 off-line
replies calling me, among other names, a lying b.
I am sorry. I should not have said that Jason was blocking the door. It
seemed innocuous enough when I was writing it, but on rereading it, not
precise. I just
This is not a proposed stadium. Maybe this word is being pushed by the
opposition, and maybe it is just used accidentally, I don't know.
It is a proposal for an outdoor field for playing high school sports and park
sports like soccer, lacrosse, football, softball and baseball.
Nikki Carlson
Hi Liz:
Thanks for the thoughtful post. My understanding is that currently the plot of
land on Nicollet Island that DeLaSalle wants to use for the playing field is
not generating any revenue. Am I incorrect? Also, is there some other plan for
turning that plot into something that generates
I want to chime in with Ken Bradley. I ride a Honda 550 (that I bought new in
1983) that costs me about $10 a month in gas. This particular bike is fairly
quiet running. But in comparing to SUVs, I'd prefer a little noise pollution
over the added exhaust emissions. I taught my kids to ride
Speaking of Mark Stenglein, the Hennepin County DFL is organizing for county
board and county attorney races next year. We're having a Hennepin Co. DFL
Central Committee Meeting this Wednesday June 1st at 5:30 p.m. at Meadowbrook
Elementary School in Golden Valley. On the agenda is a
While I disagree with Vice President/Senator Mondale's endorsement for mayor
of Minneapolis, he has made an incalculable contribution to the Democratic
party and to our nation. I am a GenX'er (at the older end). He was our
presidential candidate the first time I was eligible to vote. His
What kind of nut responds to her own post? I just want to say I hear the
term old guard constantly from the Rybak campaign and from the so-called park
reformers. On behalf of Walter Mondale, this GenX'er, Don Frasier, Peter
McLaughlin, etc... just what the heck is that supposed to mean? Who
Just a quick second to Erik's thank you to Brian Melendez. No one can run a
meeting or convention like Brian. He is awesome. His and Lois Conroy's
organizational skills are unparalleled. Thank you, Brian and Lois. Welcome to
David
and Alicia, you have a hard act to follow. And I am pleased
People who live in glass houses
I realize, Ken, that you are speaking as an official representative of the
Sierra Club. But you are also an active Rybak supporter. I understand your
accusation to be that McL used commissioner campaign funds for his mayoral
campaign. Didn't Rybak use City
I read my postcards I received today from McL. I thought they were factual
and informative. Were these supposed to be the smears?
Nikki Carlson
Linden Hills
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In my experience, all commissioners are responsive, especially if you
specifically ask for a reply. Try contacting them again, maybe follow up with a
phone
call. They received thousands of calls and e-mails regarding the ball park
issue, and it is just not feasible nor even possible probably
Just want to let people know about an event TONIGHT. State Rep. Karen Clark
is the director of this good organization that does really important work. It
is the place to be in Minneapolis tonight. We expect most of the Mpls.
legislative delegation, people from the city council, perhaps a
Does the DFL endorsement process strengthen the party? Does disregarding the
endorsement weaken the party? What's better, to seek the endorsement but not
respect it, or not to seek the endorsement because one doesn't plan to abide by
it?
Betsy Hodges said, I wont discard my political
I called Natalie. She said it was accidental error by the person doing the
web design. She said it was being changed. End of story. I think a phone call
directly to her would have been the simplest route to a correction.
Nikki Carlson
Linden Hills
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Is the idea of the original post to take away participation from those who
show up and concentrate decision-making elsewhere?
This seems like it doesn't address the core problem he's pointed out, which
is we need MORE citizen participation in order to improve our neighborhoods.
How does taking
Good morning. I don't know if you are aware, not to nitpick, but it's just an
open air field, not a stadium. But thank you for the idea.
Nikki Carlson
Linden Hills
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DeLaSalle High School wants to build a home field for playing and practicing
soccer, football and softball. Schools everywhere these days are facing huge
challenges. There are budget crises, appalling drop out rates, violence, you
name it. DeLaSalle is an inner city Catholic high school that
Sorry to David Brauer, his was a misinterpreted turn of phrase and an
oversensitive reader.
-Nikki Carlson
Linden Hills
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Rep. Ellison has shown good leadership on these environmental issues. I think
Rep. Karen Clark is co-authoring this bill? At least, strongly supporting it.
I encourage everyone to advocate for a hearing on the bill. Here is an
opportunity to support an organization that is generating activism
Barb, here's my story:
Once a month, the State DFL has a conference call for all the party unit
chairs. It was last night at 7 p.m. I phoned in at 7 and everyone went through
greetings. Then at 7:04 my phone started to beep indicating a call on the other
line. It beeps very loudly two times.
I've been seeing a lot on the issues list about the need for more police and
how to pay for them. I think we simply need to 1) make this a priority and 2)
figure out how to pay for it. I think challenging our leaders with how to pay
for it is productive to a point, but what is the other
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