[Mpls] FW: Uncommon Gardens/USA Today

2004-01-20 Thread Dooley, Bill
-Original Message- From: Dooley, Bill Sent: Tuesday, January 20, 2004 10:46 AM To: 'Discuss Minneapolis (Discuss Minneapolis)' Subject: Uncommon Gardens/USA Today A Minneapolis gas station conversion to garden store (Uncommon Gardens in SW Mpls) is mentioned (last item) in yesterday's

Re: [Mpls] Re: Mayor '05

2003-12-11 Thread Dooley, Bill
I wonder if we will have a San Francisco-style mayor's race in 05? I believe the final SF result was Democrats 52 percent Greens 47 percent. Bill Dooley Kenny -- Sent from my BlackBerry Wireless Handheld (www.BlackBerry.net) REMINDERS: 1. Think a member has violated the

Re: [Mpls] Lack of Adequate shelter for people experiencing homelessness

2003-12-11 Thread Dooley, Bill
For those interested in the homeless issue, the San Francisco Chronicle has run a five-part series on the homeless in SF within the last two weeks. I do not have a link as I am doing this from a wireless emailer. SF has the worse homeless problem in the nation and puts the Minneapolis homeless

[Mpls] Minneapolis Hotel Taxes

2003-12-05 Thread Dooley, Bill
I recently returned from a business trip to Houston, TX. There were five taxes on my hotel bill. City Occupancy Tax (7%) State Occupancy Tax (6%) County Occupancy Tax (2%) Sport Occupancy Tax (2%) Texas University Fund Tax (2 cents) Does anyone know what are the Minneapolis hotel occupancy taxes

[Mpls] Minneapolis Green Party

2003-12-03 Thread Dooley, Bill
Minneapolis Greens take heart. Matt Gonzalez is closing fast in the San Francisco mayor's race. See 12/3/03 USA TODAY page 5A. Headline: Green win could have impact beyond city race. Subhead: San Francisco candidate has serious shot at mayor's job, altering Dem's landscape. Bill Dooley Kenny

RE: [Mpls] New police chief and protecting protesters

2003-11-28 Thread Dooley, Bill
Adding to this thread, see G.R. Anderson's recent CITY PAGES story regarding Minneapolis Police Chief candidate Charles Moose. The story asks the basic question: should the new chief be an insider or outsider? Also, the story states Mayor Rybak has said he wants the new chief to be a woman or

[Mpls] Mpls. Downtown Crime

2003-11-24 Thread Dooley, Bill
New Star Tribune columnist Nick Coleman weighs in on the Minneapolis downtown crime controversy. http://www.startribune.com/stories/357/4227232.html Bill Dooley Kenny REMINDERS: 1. Think a member has violated the rules? Email the list manager at [EMAIL PROTECTED] before continuing it on the

RE: [Mpls] Minority Students Achievement Gap

2003-11-24 Thread Dooley, Bill
situation. Bill Dooley Kenny -Original Message- From: Ron Lischeid [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] Sent: Monday, November 24, 2003 12:22 PM To: Dooley, Bill; [EMAIL PROTECTED] Subject: Re: [Mpls] Minority Students Achievement Gap Mr.Dooley writes- ---Then shouldn't we push those minority students

RE: [Mpls] Walmart in Mpls?

2003-11-24 Thread Dooley, Bill
Why Wal-Mart? Could not these devices be embedded in products sold by Target, K-Mart or Fleet Farm? BTW, I believe a Wal-Mart is scheduled to open within the city limits of St. Paul in the Midway area. Bill Dooley Kenny -Original Message- From: kevin reich [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED]

RE: [Mpls] Star Tribune Pulls Steve Brandt Off Neighborhoods Beat

2003-11-13 Thread Dooley, Bill
The Star Tribune is becoming more irrelevant each passing day for this city dweller. I use this list, neighborhood newspapers and the Skyway News to keep up with local issues and various national newspaper websites to keep up with national and international news. The Star Tribune mission is

[Mpls] Downtown Crime

2003-11-13 Thread Dooley, Bill
I find it interesting that Block-E Developer Don McCaffrey is hosting a meet-and-greet for Deputy Chief Lucy Gerold http://www.startribune.com/stories/462/4209576.html during the same time downtown crime spree allegations are coming to light.

[Mpls] Chief Moose to Minneapolis?

2003-10-31 Thread Dooley, Bill
WCCO-TV is reporting that former Montgomery County (Maryland) Police Chief Charles Moose, who presided over the hunt for the Washington, DC area sniper, may be a candidate for Minneapolis Police Chief. Moose was the Portland, Oregon Police Chief prior to going to Montgomery County. Bill

RE: [Mpls] Should Minneapolis hire GOP lobbyists?

2003-10-22 Thread Dooley, Bill
The new Minneapolis top lobbyist should have a relationship with both the DFL and Republican parties. A DFL relationship because the Minneapolis legislative delegation is all DFL and Republican relationship because suburban Republicans are the center of power in a House with a large Republican

[Mpls] Sears Site Redevelopment

2003-10-09 Thread Dooley, Bill
Steve Brandt has a story in today's Star Tribune regarding the latest in the Sears site redevelopment, potentially the largest commercial redevelopment pending on the city's South Side. http://www.startribune.com/stories/462/4144198.html Over the nine years since Sears has been boarded, I have

[Mpls] JENNINGS QUIT!

2003-10-08 Thread Dooley, Bill
I have been informed that Dave Jennings has resigned his position with the Minneapolis Schools and to see the Star Tribune for details. Bill Dooley Kenny -- Sent from my BlackBerry Wireless Handheld (www.BlackBerry.net) REMINDERS: 1. Think a member has violated the

Re: [Mpls] Lucille's likely to stay open

2003-10-01 Thread Dooley, Bill
I understand the MAC will open airport concessions to all comers. If Lucille or another soul food restaurant could get in there it could be a goldmine. Bill Dooley Kenny -- Sent from my BlackBerry Wireless Handheld (www.BlackBerry.net) -Original Message- From:

RE: [Mpls] Housing codes

2003-09-22 Thread Dooley, Bill
I have not read all of this thread so this may have been covered earlier. One parent called into a talk radio station and said his son was living in a converted duplex with 20 other students and the landlord was charging each students $350 per month! He said he had pulled his daughter out of

[Mpls] City Pages Article on Police Chief Search

2003-09-18 Thread Dooley, Bill
G.R. Anderson has an interesting article in the current edition of CITY PAGES regarding the search for the new police chief. One eye-popping statistic: according to Anderson, only 15% of Minneapolis police officers live in the city of Minneapolis. I am still an advocate for the new chief living

[Mpls] Minneapolis Auto Insurance

2003-09-15 Thread Dooley, Bill
The city of Minneapolis no longer has the resources to track down automobile hit and run perpetrators where no personal injury is involved. This means Minneapolis residents now have to track down the miscreants and/or their insurance companies in an attempt to recover their deductible (if the

[Mpls] Another Minneapolis Insurance Story

2003-09-15 Thread Dooley, Bill
The following story regarding the Minneapolis Public School District and liability insurance coverage appeared in the September 10, 2003 POLITICS IN MINNESOTA newsletter. I have been given permission to reprint. Bill Dooley Kenny Mpls Schools Drop Liability Insurance Coverage The no new taxes

RE: [Mpls] West Broadway Penn Welcomes The Bean Scene to Northside

2003-09-14 Thread Dooley, Bill
I assume The Bean Scene is a coffee shop. I have heard that coffee shops are a valuable addition to blighted areas in other cities. They become a calming place of retreat that does not involve alcohol. Let's hope this is the case here. Bill Dooley Kenny -Original Message-

RE: [Mpls] Mpls Search for the Next Chief of Police Department

2003-09-13 Thread Dooley, Bill
Here are my comments regarding the search for the next Minneapolis Police Chief: 1. The Police Departments of Washington, DC, Chicago, Dallas, and Portland (I may have missed a few) are undergoing leadership changes or intense scrutiny. I hope the search committee will study the specific

[Mpls] Dayton Strikes Back!

2003-09-11 Thread Dooley, Bill
ROLL CALL newspaper is reporting this afternoon that last week Sen. Mark Dayton placed holds on all judicial nominees from Mississippi in retribution for Sen. Trent Lott (R-Mississippi) siding with a powerful airline in a fight over jet engine noise. (Roll Call is a paid subscription web site.)

Re: [Mpls] Mpls schools get $6.2 million from foundation

2003-09-06 Thread Dooley, Bill
Now, if we could only get innovative teacher assignments to go along with that training. Bill Dooley Kenny -- Sent from my BlackBerry Wireless Handheld (www.BlackBerry.net) REMINDERS: 1. Think a member has violated the rules? Email the list manager at [EMAIL PROTECTED]

RE: [Mpls] Teaching Assignments

2003-09-05 Thread Dooley, Bill
Governor Pawlenty is also looking at this issue: from today's STAR TRIBUNE Gov. Tim Pawlenty prodded the state's top corporate executives Thursday night to help out with several initiatives he will announce this month, including a program to provide more money to attract the best and brightest

RE: [Mpls] Doug Grow on Mpls schools bureaucracy

2003-09-04 Thread Dooley, Bill
This just reinforces the point made in a recent WALL STREET JOURNAL piece I posted that the best and/or most experienced teachers should be assigned to the worse performing schools. And add to that, assignment to the high-suspension-rate grades of 8th, 6th, 7th, and 9th. Bill Dooley Kenny

[Mpls] Police-Community Relations

2003-09-04 Thread Dooley, Bill
In a September 3, 2003 CITY PAGES article regarding a public policy forum to discuss police-community relations, Minneapolis Police Federation President Sgt. John Delmonico talked about a community relations plan. Britt Robson the author of the article writes, He (Delmonico) distributed copies

RE: [Mpls] MPS and MPLS POLICE FEDERATION @ LUCILLE'S TUESDAY

2003-08-26 Thread Dooley, Bill
Is there any way this can be sent out with more than one day's notice? Bill Dooley Kenny -Original Message- From: Batala [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] Sent: Monday, August 25, 2003 5:33 PM To: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Cc: al mcfarlane; [EMAIL PROTECTED] Subject: [Mpls] MPS and MPLS POLICE

RE: [Mpls] 911 calls

2003-08-23 Thread Dooley, Bill
From Friday's WASHINGTON POST: "The head of engineering and technology for the Federal Communications Commission said yesterday that he is briefing commissioners on several ways to solve the interference issues between wireless public safety systems and private cellular phone companies

[Mpls] Minority Students Learning Gap

2003-08-20 Thread Dooley, Bill
Here is some additional information for the Minneapolis minority student achievement gap debate that has been raging on several threads on this list. In the August 19, 2003 edition of the WALL STREET JOURNAL an article entitled Trying to Close the Stubborn Learning Gap, explains that African

[Mpls] The Occupation of Police Officer

2003-08-20 Thread Dooley, Bill
Given the recent threads regarding Minneapolis police-community relations, list members may be interested in a August 20, 2003 USA TODAY article entitled Buddhism and the Badge. The article is about an upcoming five-day retreat in the Madison, Wisconsin area, lead by a prominent Buddhist monk,

[Mpls] Ray Whebbe/Bulldog Watch

2003-08-16 Thread Dooley, Bill
I understand Ray Whebbe has passed away. Charlie Walters mentioned in his Friday ST PAUL PIONEER PRESS column that Ray was in critical condition with heart complications at Hennepin County Medical Center. I believe Ray was the publisher of BULLDOG WATCH a Minneapolis community newspaper that

RE: [Mpls] Action Alert Correction - Aug 1 NAACP picket line

2003-08-01 Thread Dooley, Bill
Did I miss an earlier thread? What is this protest about? Bill Dooley Kenny -Original Message- From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] Sent: Thursday, July 31, 2003 9:41 PM To: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Cc: [EMAIL PROTECTED]; [EMAIL PROTECTED]; [EMAIL PROTECTED]; [EMAIL PROTECTED]

[Mpls] Supt. Johnson to Memphis?

2003-07-28 Thread Dooley, Bill
She is a finalist. Here is the link: http://www.twincities.com/mld/twincities/news/breaking_news/6402513.htm?template=contentModules/printstory.jsp Bill Dooley Kenny 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

[Mpls] Bookish Minneapolis

2003-07-14 Thread Dooley, Bill
An interesting paragraph in a recent Seattle Times article regarding the famous Seattle Elliott Bay Bookstore: Yesterday a survey of literacy in 64 cities confirmed what Seattle bookworms have long suspected. It named Seattle as one of the country's two most-literate cities, edged out for No. 1

[Mpls] Minneapolis Growlers

2003-07-09 Thread Dooley, Bill
Does anyone know the status of brew pub 1/2 gallon growlers of beer to go? I understand recently enacted legislation allows for the sale of brew pub beer to go if so approved by individual cities. Has Minneapolis approved a growler ordinance? If not, is it on the city council agenda? If so,

RE: [Mpls] Minneapolis growlers

2003-07-09 Thread Dooley, Bill
Well, if the pubs do not want off-sale, looks like I will have to stick with Summit. Bill Dooley Kenny -Original Message- From: Steve Brandt [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] Sent: Wednesday, July 09, 2003 10:36 AM To: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Subject: [Mpls] Minneapolis growlers I checked with

RE: [Mpls] Search underway for new Minneapolis police chief

2003-07-02 Thread Dooley, Bill
KARE-11 also had it this morning. Even thought this is breaking news, it was hardly a secret that Olson would not be renewed. Bill Dooley Kenny -Original Message- From: List Manager [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] Sent: Wednesday, July 02, 2003 6:53 AM To: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Subject: RE:

RE: [Mpls] Search underway for new Minneapolis police chief

2003-07-02 Thread Dooley, Bill
How does this list feel regarding whether the new police chief should be female or a racial minority group member? Also, should it be an insider or a person from another city? Or, is it the preverbal best person available? Bill Dooley Kenny -Original Message- From: Shawn Lewis

[Mpls] Mpls School District Spending

2003-06-30 Thread Dooley, Bill
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-specific, of course.) Minneapolis Issues Forum - A City-focused Civic Discussion - Mn

[Mpls] Mpls School District Funding

2003-06-30 Thread Dooley, Bill
I apologize for the recent blank message. Here is what I meant to say. An important article appeared in Saturday's Star Tribune comparing the operating costs of the Minneapolis and St. Paul school districts. On one side of the Mississippi River this week somber Minneapolis school leaders

[Mpls] Uniform 2AM Bar Closing Passes

2003-06-20 Thread Dooley, Bill
All bars to stay open until 2AM beginning July 1. The vote was 11-2. Here is the link. http://www.twincities.com/mld/twincities/6134013.htm?template=contentModules/printstory.jsp Bill Dooley Kenny TEMPORARY REMINDER: 1. Don't feed the troll! Ignore obvious flame-bait. 2. If you don't like what's

[Mpls] Edgy Billboards

2003-06-10 Thread Dooley, Bill
List members may find this story regarding edgy billboards of interest. These restaurants and billboards appear to proliferate the city. This list recently debated a Chino Latino restaurant billboard and Chino Latino is featured in the story. Here is the link:

RE: [Mpls] MINNEAPOLIS URBAN LEAGUE TO HOST STATE OF THE DISTRICT MEETING

2003-06-09 Thread Dooley, Bill
I checked with the Urban League. The time for this event is 6PM - 7:30PM. Bill Dooley Kenny -Original Message- From: Batala [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] Sent: Wednesday, June 04, 2003 5:18 PM To: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Subject: [Mpls] MINNEAPOLIS URBAN LEAGUE TO HOST STATE OF THE DISTRICT MEETING

RE: [Mpls] Northside Target- a Postmortem

2003-06-03 Thread Dooley, Bill
My take on the Target closing is that there was no fair warning to the community that the story was failing. Surely Target has a duty to its shareholders to expect performing stores. However, in situations where a store is a vital part of a community in so far as providing jobs in a low income

RE: [Mpls] Star Tribune registration

2003-05-29 Thread Dooley, Bill
I believe newspapers will eventually have to charge for their online content. I believe home delivery and news stand sales are down as people get the news for free. Expect more registration information requests from your favorite online providers. Bill Dooley Kenny -Original Message-

[Mpls] Another Blow to North Minneapolis

2003-05-29 Thread Dooley, Bill
The West Broadway Target store to close. Target says it is too small. Here is the link. http://www.twincities.com/mld/twincities/news/breaking_news/5960968.htm?template=contentModules/printstory.jsp Bill Dooley Kenny TEMPORARY REMINDER: 1. Don't feed the troll! Ignore obvious flame-bait. 2. If

[Mpls] Jet Dumps Fuel Over S. Mpls.

2003-03-21 Thread Dooley, Bill
Here is the link. http://www.twincities.com/mld/twincities/news/breaking_news/5449835.htm?template=contentModules/printstory.jsp TEMPORARY REMINDER: 1. Send all posts in plain-text format. 2. Cut as much of the post you're responding to as possible. Minneapolis

[Mpls] Car Stolen in Kenny

2003-03-05 Thread Dooley, Bill
We had three vehicles and a two-car garage. the oldest vehicle, parked in front of our house was stolen last night. It was an old Honda with 115,000 miles. I guess even with old cars you need a steering wheel locking device like The Club if the car will be outside overnight. Lesson learned.

RE: [Mpls] Let's have some....

2003-02-21 Thread Dooley, Bill
Well the Strib Metro cover is not as bad as today's USA Today's front page: 1) How the war against Iraq could unfold; 2) FBI charges Fla. professor as terror fundraiser; and 3) Teen has 2nd chance after mismatch forces 2nd transplant. But to be Minneapolis specific, here is something to be

[Mpls] Minneapolis Jazz

2003-01-17 Thread Dooley, Bill
Interesting to note that St. Paul is opening its third jazz club whereas Minneapolis has only one (Jazzmines). Here is the link. http://www.twincities.com/mld/pioneerpress/entertainment/music/4965739.htm?template=contentModules/printstory.jsp Bill Dooley Kenny

[Mpls] Community Crime Prevention Groups Legislation

2003-01-15 Thread Dooley, Bill
Minneapolis Senator Linda Berglin has just put in two bills dealing with community crime prevention groups. Senate File No. 42 would require the city of Minneapolis to notify community crime groups of the outcome of criminal proceedings. Senate File No. 43 would create a gross misdemeanor for

RE: [Mpls] Article: MN Spokesman: Leaders of African American Community

2002-12-30 Thread Dooley, Bill
An interesting companion piece regarding the black leadership issue may be found at: What's a Black Caucus? by Clinton Collins, Jr., THE RAKE, January 2003. http://www.rakemag.com/features/detail.asp?catID=50itemID=949 Bill Dooley Kenny -Original Message- From: Shawn Lewis

[Mpls] Minneapolis Third Ward Politics

2002-12-06 Thread Dooley, Bill
An excellent summary of Minneapolis Third Ward politics in the December 5 issue of Checks Balances political newsletter. According to the newsletter the field of candidates are: Anschutz, Don (No Party Affiliation) Dziedzic, Kari (DFL) Freeman, Vanessa (DFL) Guilmette, Lennie (I) Moore, Olin

[Mpls] Casinos Here, There Everywhere

2002-12-06 Thread Dooley, Bill
Given the unexpected massive state budget deficit, outgoing House Ways Means Chairman Dave Bishop (R-Rochester) has again raised the issue of a state casino at the Mall of America. Here is the link to the Star Tribune story (which also has an excellent summary of some of the areas impacted by

RE: [Mpls] All-day K / Year-round school

2002-12-02 Thread Dooley, Bill
I too like year round school in part to keep some of the young people busy and away from gangs and other negative influences foisted upon them by unemployed persons who hang on the front porches of the neighborhood. But I am afraid this one would be a tough sell to teachers who may have entered

[Mpls] Vikings to the Suburbs?

2002-12-02 Thread Dooley, Bill
Has Red McCombs given up on Minneapolis and will now move the Vikings to the suburbs? Why do I feel that I will somehow pay a tax when I dine at my favorite South Nicollet Avenue eatery and yet have to drive to Blaine to see a Vikings game? Here is the link.

[Mpls] Mpls Wi-Fi Hotspots

2002-11-18 Thread Dooley, Bill
Last Thursday USA Today had a long (by USA Today standards) piece regarding emerging Wi-Fi technology. The article mentioned hot spots popping up in numerous cities. Does anyone know of good Wi-Fi hot spots in Minneapolis? Here is the link:

[Mpls] Uptown Apartment Bldgs Sold (City Regulations Blamed)

2002-11-18 Thread Dooley, Bill
The latest issue of TWIN CITIES BUSINESS JOURNAL has an interesting article regarding the sale of 20 Uptown apartment buildings from Steve Frenz (JAS Properties) to Spiros Zorbalas (Uptown Classic Properties). This sale was for $10 million which averages $45,000 per apartment unit. According to

[Mpls] Downtown Hennepin Av Police Patrols

2002-11-14 Thread Dooley, Bill
Here is a story where a woman was forced away from a 8th Hennepin bus stop (5:30PM) and raped. http://www.startribune.com/stories/462/3429901.html During my recent downtown visits, it appears there is excellent police coverage on Nicollet Mall and in the Warehouse District but not

RE: [Mpls] Minneapolis's Kelliher to head House Dems?

2002-11-07 Thread Dooley, Bill
My guess is it will come down to Kelliher or Entenza (St. Paul). Bill Dooley Kenny -Original Message- From: List Manager [mailto:mplslist;tcq.net] Sent: Thursday, November 07, 2002 6:50 AM To: 'Mpls list' Subject: [Mpls] Minneapolis's Kelliher to head House Dems? From this a.m.'s

[Mpls] Biernat Trial Begins

2002-11-05 Thread Dooley, Bill
I must admit I never thought this case would go to trial. Here is the link: http://www.twincities.com/mld/twincities/4449598.htm?template=contentModules/printstory.jsp Bill Dooley Kenny ___ Minneapolis Issues Forum - A City-focused Civic Discussion - Mn

[Mpls] Kowalski's at 54th Lyndale

2002-10-25 Thread Dooley, Bill
Neighborhood grocery goes upscale . Looks like they are after Crosstown and Penn Lund's SW Minneapolis business. Here is the link. http://www.startribune.com/stories/535/3387346.html Bill Dooley Kenny ___ Minneapolis Issues Forum - A City-focused Civic

RE: [Mpls] Light rail farecard machines to be in three languages? Free riders??

2002-10-19 Thread Dooley, Bill
It appears Somali may be added after all. Here is the link. http://www.twincities.com/mld/twincities/news/local/4318107.htm?template=contentModules/printstory.jsp If languages are to be added, it would appear that Somali makes more sense than Hmong for this line. I believe the San Francisco,

[Mpls] Political Lawn Signs Or Lack Thereof

2002-10-18 Thread Dooley, Bill
I have the only political lawn signs on the entire block in my Kenny neighborhood. For the adjacent two blocks north on both sides of the street, there are exactly one set of political lawn signs on each block. Granted I am not on a boulevard or heavily traveled street but I am surprised to see

[Mpls] The Watchdog Community Newspaper

2002-10-17 Thread Dooley, Bill
A few days ago someone posted to this forum to ask where they could pick up a copy of The Watchdog community newspaper. I indicated I saw a stack at City Hall. Yesterday at the Washburn Library I saw Volume 1, Edition 5 of The Watchdog and having never read the paper took one home. The articles

RE: [Mpls] Watch Dog Newspaper

2002-10-16 Thread Dooley, Bill
City Hall Bill Dooley Kenny -Original Message- From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED]] Sent: Tuesday, October 15, 2002 3:24 PM To: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Subject: [Mpls] Watch Dog Newspaper Where can I pick up a copy of the Watch Dog Newspaper? Denise Mazone 8th Ward Property

RE: [Mpls] Theatre riot

2002-10-16 Thread Dooley, Bill
A disturbance after a rap concert. What a surprise! Bill Dooley Kenny -Original Message- From: Terrell Brown [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED]] Sent: Wednesday, October 16, 2002 12:03 PM To: Minneapolis Issues List Subject: [Mpls] Theatre riot On the day that MCDA announces the upcoming

[Mpls] Two Easy Ways to Fix N. Mpls.

2002-10-04 Thread Dooley, Bill
Clinton Collins has a thoughtful column in the new edition of THE RAKE. The first paragraph reads as follows: According to African-American comedienne Moms Mabley, 'If you always do what you always did, you will always get what you always got.' Sounds like Moms could have been talking about

RE: [Mpls] Redistricting Case Status

2002-10-01 Thread Dooley, Bill
The article in today's Pioneer Press re the Jordon neighborhood said the case is not scheduled to go to trial until 2004. Bill Dooley Kenny -Original Message- From: Scott Persons [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED]] Sent: Tuesday, October 01, 2002 2:36 PM To: '[EMAIL PROTECTED]' Subject: [Mpls]

RE: [Mpls] Fw: get to gether

2002-09-25 Thread Dooley, Bill
If we go NordEast, how about the Modern Cafe? Excellent writeups. Bill Dooley Kenny -Original Message- From: Jim MCGUIRE [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED]] Sent: Wednesday, September 25, 2002 12:51 PM To: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Subject: Re: [Mpls] Fw: get to gether Add me to this list of those

[Mpls] Union Endorses Republican Pawlenty

2002-09-06 Thread Dooley, Bill
I see where the Minneapolis Police Federation has endorsed Republican Tim Pawlenty for Governor. http://www.twincities.com/mld/twincities/news/local/4012065.htm?template=contentModules/printstory.jsp Does anyone recall any recent union endorsements for a Republican candidate for statewide

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

2002-09-04 Thread Dooley, Bill
I agree wholeheartedly with Rep. Kahn's assessment of the downtown Minneapolis bar closing situation. I have been downtown at 1:00AM Sunday morning and what I saw were large groups of belligerent young men loaded with testosterone and liquor and looking for trouble. The police really had their

RE: [Mpls] Thoughts on riots, media sins and the North Side

2002-08-30 Thread Dooley, Bill
Steve, thanks for your contributions to this list. I appreciate journalists who take the time to give us their perspective on the news we consume. Some comments regarding the issues raised in your post: 1. I believe the word melee means very little to the minority community. I never heard it

[Mpls] Police-Sanctioned IDs (Television News v. Star Tribune)

2002-08-29 Thread Dooley, Bill
It is interesting to see how television news and the Star Tribune are covering the police-sanctioned IDs controversy. Last night, television news had Chief Olson backtracking before the City Council and apologizing for how the police-sanctioned IDs situation was handled. Union President

RE: [Mpls] List Manager's suggested reading of Syl Jones' racist prayer

2002-08-28 Thread Dooley, Bill
I do not want Syl Jones's help, just his opinions. The Star Tribune can hire columnists as they see fit. However, there are several local minority columnists which members of this list may find of interest. Ruben Rosario and Dwight Hobbes have columns in the Pioneer Press and Clinton Collins

[Mpls] Red Light Running

2002-08-21 Thread Dooley, Bill
Has anyone noticed a proliferation of red light running in Minneapolis? Within 24 hours on the corner of 54th and Lyndale Avenue South I saw a near miss and a collision caused by a red light runner. Why is everyone in such a gosh darn hurry? Bill Dooley Kenny

[Mpls] Police Union Letter

2002-08-14 Thread Dooley, Bill
According to today's Pioneer Press,the police union letter condemning CM Johnson Lee was not signed by Union President Sgt. John Delmonico (who was on vacation) but by Minneapolispolice officers Cpl. LyallDelaney and Lt. Dan Roen. See "African-American groups upbraid mayor; police union."

[Mpls] CITY PAGES Editor Dismissed

2002-07-23 Thread Dooley, Bill
Tom Finkel has been fired as editor of CITY PAGES. Apparently, publisher Mark Bartel wants an edgier editorial direction. http://www.startribune.com/stories/389/3100383.html I for one thought the CP stories were edgy such as last week's cover story regarding transsexuals. Oh well, now that we

RE: [Mpls] Theft at Lake Nokomis

2002-07-16 Thread Dooley, Bill
When I run Harriet, I also park on a residential street. I only bring my drivers license, change for a pay phone and my house and car key (leather necklace winter large safety pin summer). This may not keep my window from getting smashed but at least I avoid the stolen credit card nonsense.

[Mpls] Minneapolis Bicycle Registration De-Criminalized

2002-06-21 Thread Dooley, Bill
Fallout from the Critical Mass fiasco? Here is the link: http://www.twincities.com/mld/pioneerpress/3518180.htm Bill Dooley Kenny ___ Minneapolis Issues Forum - A Civil City Civic Discussion - Mn E-Democracy Post messages to: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Subscribe,

[Mpls] Minneapolis Bicycle Registration De-Criminalized

2002-06-21 Thread Dooley, Bill
I posted before reading the entire story which attributes the ordinance change in part to the Critical Mass bust. Bill Dooley Kenny ___ Minneapolis Issues Forum - A Civil City Civic Discussion - Mn E-Democracy Post messages to: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Subscribe,

RE: [Mpls] List members in the news/Saks deal

2002-05-30 Thread Dooley, Bill
My favorite quote from the story: As to why the MCDA didn't negotiate better payment guarantees in its loans to Brookfield, Kissinger says he can only hazard a guess. This story brings to mind downtown replacement upgrades and how they have or may fare. Saks replaced JC Penney and appears to

[Mpls] Save the Old Guthrie Theatre

2002-05-30 Thread Dooley, Bill
A very interesting Star Tribune piece today regarding efforts to save the old Guthrie Theatre. http://www.startribune.com/stories/462/2868840.html The issue will be before the City Council Zoning and Planning Committee on June 11. Last year, a study funded by the Walker found no viable reuse

[Mpls] Options for Sears Tower

2002-05-28 Thread Dooley, Bill
Here is an interesting piece regarding possible future tenants for the Sears Tower on East Lake Street. I wish these people would move a little faster. As an earlier article pointed out, this place is really starting to deteriorate. Hopefully not past the point of no return.

RE: [Mpls] Another Star Tribune editor leaves

2002-05-24 Thread Dooley, Bill
I understood Pam was the real mover and shaker at the Strib. Any ideas regarding why she was passed over for the top job? Bill Dooley Kenny -Original Message- From: Steve Brandt [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED]] Sent: Friday, May 24, 2002 10:40 AM To: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Subject: [Mpls] Another

[Mpls] Bonding Bill Includes Coliin Powell Youth Center

2002-05-22 Thread Dooley, Bill
On May 21, 2002 at 12:59PM Eva Young writes: This is one project that many in the Central Neighborhood do not want. BD: Proof? Other than Eva and one or two other individuals complaining about Urban Ventures religious-based programs, I have yet to see criticism of Urban Ventures on either the

[Mpls] Minneapolis Sports Columnist Criticizes

2002-05-20 Thread Dooley, Bill
I forgot to sign my post. Sorry. Bill Dooley Ward 13 Kenny ___ 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] Stadium to be Built with a Roof?

2002-05-20 Thread Dooley, Bill
Twins President Jerry Bell announced on MPR this morning that the Twins will seek to build the stadium with a roof. They would have the stadium built with a roof and lease it back from the contractor. Bell also said the Twins would be meeting soon with Minneapolis business leaders to discuss

[Mpls] Upzoing v. Downzoning

2002-05-02 Thread Dooley, Bill
The current issue of SOUTHWEST JOURNAL has an excellent article regarding the upzoning and downzoning of Minneapolis lots. The article is basically an interview with CM Dan Niziolek who has some excellent ideas regarding how new city zoning codes could do a better job of presenting a superior

[Mpls] Gypsy Moth Spraying Suspended

2002-04-30 Thread Dooley, Bill
I recently received a mailing from the Minnesota Department of Agriculture stating the Department would soon helicopter spray for the gypsy moth over Southwest Minneapolis. Now according to this STAR TRIBUNE article, the spraying program has been suspended. Here is the link:

[Mpls] Gay Pride Proclamation

2002-04-24 Thread Dooley, Bill
St. Paul mayor Randy Kelly has signed a St. Paul gay pride proclamation. Here is the link: http://www.twincities.com/mld/pioneerpress/news/local/3124677.htmThe article mentions Minneapolis has yet to sign a proclamation. Does anyone know the Minneapolis timetable or the month when former

RE: [Mpls] ! Mpls. 3rd Ward CCM Biernat Indicted!

2002-04-18 Thread Dooley, Bill
Here is the Star Tribune link. http://www.startribune.com/stories/1405/2241192.html -Original Message- From: Jenny Heiser [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED]] Sent: Thursday, April 18, 2002 12:37 PM To: Mpls. Issues Subject: [Mpls] ! Mpls. 3rd Ward CCM Biernat Indicted! Joe Biernat has been

RE: [Mpls] ! Mpls. 3rd Ward CCM Biernat Indicted!

2002-04-18 Thread Dooley, Bill
I forgot to sign my post. Sorry. Bill Dooley Ward 13 Kenny -Original Message- From: Dooley, Bill Sent: Thursday, April 18, 2002 12:52 PM To: [EMAIL PROTECTED]; Mpls. Issues Subject: RE: [Mpls] ! Mpls. 3rd Ward CCM Biernat Indicted! Here is the Star Tribune link. http

[Mpls] Reads One Book Initiative

2002-04-18 Thread Dooley, Bill
In today's ST. PAUL PIONEER PRESS, Nick Coleman writes about the "St. Paul Reads One Book" choice 'Profiles in Courage.' Here is the link: http://www.twincities.com/mld/twincities/news/columnists/nick_coleman/3084856.htm?template=contentModules/printstory.jspIs there a plan to start a reads

RE: [Mpls] Redistricting

2002-04-12 Thread Dooley, Bill
On Friday, April 12, Matthea Little Smith wrote: I know for a fact that one of the Minneapolis DFL Pary leadership is not only is furious over the make up of the Commission members (one person of color, and mostly men) but also supported the NAACP as technically amended. Comment: If this is

RE: [Mpls] Final redistricting map

2002-04-12 Thread Dooley, Bill
If the Phyllis Kahn bill fails, does Lilligren represent Ward 8 until 2003 even though he lives in Ward 6? Bill Dooley Still in Ward 13 Kenny -Original Message- From: List Manager [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED]] Sent: Friday, April 12, 2002 3:41 PM To: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Subject: [Mpls]

RE: [Mpls] Final redistricting map

2002-04-12 Thread Dooley, Bill
If Zimmerman got cut out of Ward 6 with Johnson Lee losing her downtown precincts and gaining the Jordon area, it looks like the Greens are the big losers in this redistricting plan. Bill Dooley Ward 13 Kenny -Original Message- From: Conor Donnelly [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED]] Sent:

RE: [Mpls] Redistricting for Kingfield

2002-04-10 Thread Dooley, Bill
Title: Re: [Mpls] Redistricting for Kingfield Hopefully you will prevail and keep most of your neighborhood together and in one Ward. Unlike the legislative redistricting situation which shoves a significant portion of SW Minneapolis into a Richfield and Bloomington legislative district.

[Mpls] Candidates for Senate District 61

2002-04-08 Thread Dooley, Bill
Does anyone know the candidates for Senate District 61? I hear there is an African-American Green Party candidate and I am trying to keep track of all the minority candidates for the Minnesota state legislature. Bill Dooley Ward 13 Kenny

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