[Mpls] RE: David Feldman and bridge rods

2003-12-10 Thread m1r3201
I got an off post comment that David Feldman no longer is with the mayor's office and the poster assumed I must have tried to contact him after he left. So, to avoid the issue getting lost in this sort of side issue: My e-mails to David Feldman were when he was in the Mayor's office and as I

RE: [Mpls] When is killing murder?

2003-12-10 Thread Leurquin, Ronald
While I think smokers should be held responsible for their actions, I doubt that the specific smoker(s) that caused the house fire could be determined. Also, I doubt that that person(s) would come forward and admit to their actions knowing what could happen. In Janklows case its obvious who is

[Mpls] Media Panel Today

2003-12-10 Thread Dee Long
I know this isn't exactly Mpls specific, but given all the policy wonks on the list, thought you might appreciate a reminder of a very interesting event today. The Citizens League business meeting starts at 5 pm. Hope to begin the media panel by 5:40. Annual Meeting, Dec. 10 Of the Press, By

[Mpls] repetition

2003-12-10 Thread m1r3201
On Tue, 9 Dec 2003, LEE EKLUND wrote: [I] lose interest rapidly as a post re-affirms the same point a number of times. Yes, let's go for the sound bite approach.better yet, once anybody has said anything on any topic on the list...ban them from talking about it again. I know I have seen both

[Mpls] When is killing murder?

2003-12-10 Thread Bill Cullen
Chris Johnson wrote: This seems unnecessarily inflammatory. At first I thought this was a pun! (it would have been good). Now, if we were comparing a driving case to a smoking case where the circumstances were the same -- i.e. both actors knew what they were doing, did so anyway, and did

[Mpls] Support The Redistricting Law Suit - Dec 14th

2003-12-10 Thread Tom Taylor
There will be a fundraiser in support of the law suite that has been filed challenging the MPLS ward boundaries that were redrawn in 2002. The fundraiser will be on Sunday, Dec 14th at 4:00 PM at the California Street Gallery, 2205 NE California Street. Below is a letter from Council Members

[Mpls] Re: Murder

2003-12-10 Thread Aaron Klemz
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[Mpls] Re: Murder

2003-12-10 Thread Aaron Klemz
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[Mpls] Re: Murder

2003-12-10 Thread Aaron Klemz
Regarding the argument made by Bill Cullen: ...we also know that if you start a fire, you are breaking the law. Don't we all know that cigarettes start fires? Starting a fire accidently is not illegal. To be prosecuted for arson requires that you start the fire intentionally. Here's the

[Mpls] Local Government Aid

2003-12-10 Thread LEE EKLUND
Good news for Minneapolis, the recentState of Minnesotarevenueforecast shows only a deficit of$185,000,000 for 2004. Unless you believe the conservatives (heaven forbid)that the deficit could swell to $400,000,000 by February 2004. Minneapolis, being the slowest moving politicaltarget

[Mpls] Minneapolis Branch NAACP Freedom Lecture Series: 2004 Political Preview: What's At Stake?

2003-12-10 Thread Kerri Allen
The Minneapolis NAACP Branch invites you toThe Freedom Lecture Series:"2004 Political Preview: What's At Stake?"The Freedom Lecture Series is designed to stimulatedialogue, create action and educate the community onCivil Rights from a local and national perspective.December 17,

[Mpls] Ventura Village Board of Directors Election Results

2003-12-10 Thread erik grant
The followingis theelection results for the Ventura Village Board of Directors. 94 registered voters checked in. 86 valid ballots. 1 invalid ballot.*Ballots counted by League of Women Voters Minneapolis. Results will be listed at www.lwvmpls.org# of Votes CandidateTop 14 candidates: 68 Robinson

RE: [Mpls] Local Government Aid

2003-12-10 Thread Michael Hohmann
Even with the recent upbeat economic and budgetary forecasts, I too, fully expect that Minneapolis (and other municipalities) will take additional hits as a result of the upcoming legislative session; that means added pressure on local government budgets, including our schools, libraries

Re: [Mpls] When is killing murder?

2003-12-10 Thread Mark Snyder
On 12/10/03 9:42 AM, Bill Cullen [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: P.S. Go to www.mndaily.com to read about students moving and enforcement of over-occupancy. There are multiple articles. I am a frequent reader of the Minnesota Daily. Today's issue contained a round-up of what was an unusually

Re: [Mpls] Local Government Aid

2003-12-10 Thread Mark Snyder
Um, point of information: It has actually been the DFL caucus that has been complaining about the overly optimistic revenue forecast. Namely because Republican leaders pulled the nifty stunt of ignoring inflation when preparing the budget last session. It's one thing to assume that state

RE: [Mpls] Re: Murder

2003-12-10 Thread Michael Atherton
Aaron Klemz wrote: Starting a fire accidently is not illegal. To be prosecuted for arson requires that you start the fire intentionally. Here's the statute for fifth degree arson - the word intentionally appears in all of the different arson statutes. 609.5632 Arson in the fifth degree.

[Mpls] Snowtown Blues

2003-12-10 Thread Dean Lindberg
At 4:15 this afternoon I was out shoveling my front sidewalk, and in a really good mood because my new ergonomic shovel made the chore so much easier. I almost waved to the city plow driver as she buzzed down the car-free *west* side of my street, but she plowed by so fast I couldn't flash a

[Mpls] Re: Murder

2003-12-10 Thread Michael Atherton
Aaron Klemz wrote: Starting a fire accidently is not illegal. To be prosecuted for arson requires that you start the fire intentionally. Here's the statute for fifth degree arson - the word intentionally appears in all of the different arson statutes. 609.5632 Arson in the fifth degree.

Re: [Mpls] RE: Don Samuels is NOT running for mayor '05

2003-12-10 Thread Peter T Schmitz
Margaret Hastings Reports: I got an off post comment that David Feldman no longer is with the mayor's office and the poster assumed I must have tried to contact him after he left. So, to avoid the issue getting lost in this sort of side issue: My e-mails to David Feldman were when he was in the

Re: [Mpls] RE: David Feldman and bridge rods/ Don Samuels is NOT running for mayor in'05

2003-12-10 Thread Peter T Schmitz
Margaret Hastings Reports: I got an off post comment that David Feldman no longer is with the mayor's office and the poster assumed I must have tried to contact him after he left. So, to avoid the issue getting lost in this sort of side issue: My e-mails to David Feldman were when he was in the

[Mpls] Murder

2003-12-10 Thread Melissa Wyatt
I feel that the tie to Minneapolis through Janklow's trial is a pretty weak one, but I had to weigh in on this. I'm a motorcycle safety instructor. I have been for almost eight years. I ride an average of 10,000 to 12,000 miles a year. Every year I personally experience many near misses,

Re: [Mpls] Murder

2003-12-10 Thread Barbara Lickness
To bring the Dru Sjodin issue into a Minneapolis Forum issue I have to say that I am really disconcerted with the reaction from some of the state politicians over this issue. The people in the Phillips neighborhood have been complaining for well over two years quite vocally about the

Re: [Mpls] Snowtown Blues

2003-12-10 Thread Steve Nelson
Dean Lindberg Minnehaha wrote: Not less than 10 minutes later, a parking patrol officer rounded the corner and started ticketing cars parked on the *east* side of my street. I was able to alert my next door neighbor because he happened to be home at that time and was blowing out the