Re: [Mpls] UN Flag over Hennepin County

2001-04-13 Thread Phyllis Kahn
The UN flag was flown over the state capitol for many years by state law , but sometime perhaps in the early 80's, was taken down and replaced by the POW-MIA flag. I voted against the change and still miss the UN flag. Phyllis Kahn, State Rep 59B

RE: [Mpls] Lights at Lyndale So. and 25th St.

2001-04-13 Thread Gary Thaden
Tim Connolly posted: It was pointed out to me that the cost to install semaphores would be $70k/per. It is now up to $85,000. The cost rose $15,000 in one year??? Oy, that I should get such a rate of return on my money! Any idea where I should be investing so that I too can have such

[Mpls] Basim Sabri

2001-04-13 Thread James Graham
On the surface Basim Sabri sounds reasonable and genuinely sincere in his wish that Ventura Village continue its good work. I would be thanking him if he had not bragged that he had already taken over two other neighborhoods and Ventura Village would be the third. He also stated that he was

[Mpls] Re: List Members in the News

2001-04-13 Thread Barbara Lickness
I would like to correct some of the information that was contained in the post from Dean Kallenbach's campaign chair. I did vote in favor of the obelisk at the official public meeting which was held at the Minneapolis Institute of Arts by the Park Board. I examined all of the information and

[Mpls] Re: 35W/62 Watershed Permit

2001-04-13 Thread Dave Stack
Pam Blixt wrote: " ... The project will increase impervious surface by 24 acres out of a total project size of 77 acres, much of which drains to Diamond Lake. ... concerned about the effects of the highway project on water quality ... " Tom Holtzleiter wrote: " ... how will Diamond

Re: [Mpls] List Members in the News

2001-04-13 Thread Eva Young
At 10:33 PM 04/12/2001 -0500, Rick Stafford wrote: Hi Folks: Eva once again has shown her view of the DFL-endorsed candidate in the 6th Ward, Dean Kallenbach, without really knowing anything about him. I assume Eva dislike for candidate Kallenbach has more to do with me than with the candidate.

Re: [Mpls] List Members in the News

2001-04-13 Thread Jhpalmerjp
I think in order to be fair to Dean, it’s important to note as someone who has worked in the corporate world, and I’m sure that Barb would be able to attest to this, that it is very difficult to get time away from your job, and that they tend to be a lot less understanding about a candidate

Re: [Mpls] List Members in the News

2001-04-13 Thread Annie Young
Eva, in response to the Forum held at Lucilles'. I was a listener on the radio. It was not disorganized as much as they put too many things in the show. They have added live music that kept playing "diddies" at every pause, the prefunctory ads and claims, AL's narrative throughout with

[Mpls] Crime Stats

2001-04-13 Thread Krueger, Luther
Terrell Brown wrote: "I attended the Downtown Command's CODEFOR review last night. ... the only stats that were presented were Part I (serious) crimes and a number of people in the audience mentioned that they thought the livability crimes were not decreasing." Although Part I crime were the

[Mpls] Re: 35W/62 Watershed Permit

2001-04-13 Thread Pam Blixt
Thanks to Dave Stack for his kind words and educational info on water quality... GOOD NEWS! The Minnehaha Creek Watershed District postponed its decision on MNDoT's permit for the Crosstown and 35W until April 26 at Minnetonka City Hall. In addition, we will be having a meeting with residents

Re: [Mpls] Re: 35W/62 Watershed Permit

2001-04-13 Thread Annie Young
Don't forget what was told about runoff of 35W and what it has done to Powderhorn Lake...everyone needs to be very cautious in the remedies and solutions. Hard to believe there are diversions that will keep from ruining the Lake over time. Annie Young www.annieyoung.org Ward 6 - East