[Mpls] Out of Office auto-reply Re: Mpls Digest, Vol 22, Issue 12

2005-10-07 Thread matthew
I am out of the office until Monday 10/10/05. I will receive your message then and reply as soon as I can. Thanks. Matthew 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] Out of Office auto-reply Re: Mpls Digest, Vol 22, Issue 11

2005-10-06 Thread matthew
I am out of the office until Monday 10/10/05. I will receive your message then and reply as soon as I can. Thanks. Matthew 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] Focus goups needed in Phillips

2005-08-18 Thread Matthew Lang
contact me. Thanks! Matthew Lang Midtown Greenway Coalition Whittier The Minneapolis Department of Health and Family Support (MDHFS), as part of the Steps to a Healthier Minneapolis initiative, is working with local researchers to conduct focus groups among residents of selected

RE: [Mpls] car theft

2005-03-10 Thread Lehman, Matthew J.
Thank you for the post about auto thefts in the 2nd precinct. I have heard that auto thefts have become an increasing problem in other precincts within the city. The 2nd precinct released a crime alert update on Monday of this week. It reads: Crime Alert Update: This morning officers found

[Mpls] Re: Tifft Invited to KFAI Debate

2005-03-10 Thread Lehman, Matthew J.
I am writing in response to Andy Ansell's March 1 post regarding KFAI-FM's alleged failure to invite 8th ward City Council candidate Dennis Tifft to participate in its February 28th debate. I have obtained an e-mail from Conversations with Al McFarlane staff member Lauretta Dawolo which

[Mpls] Re: Franken Announces 2006 Senate Decision

2005-02-10 Thread Lehman, Matthew J.
Radio talk show host Al Franken announced today that he will not run for the US Senate in 2006. He cited a commitment to his radio program The O'Franken Factor as the primary reason why he would not run. More at www.startribune.com http://www.startribune.com Matt Lehman Ward 1 NE Minneapolis

[Mpls] Re: Welcoming Businesses

2005-02-02 Thread Lehman, Matthew J.
In response to Vicky's posts about welcoming businesses... The relationship between businesses and their respective neighborhoods is necessary and requires constant attention. Some neighborhoods have already established strong working relationships with their business partners; others have not.

Re: [MPLS] Annual Park Board Meeting

2005-01-03 Thread Lehman, Matthew J.
This is my first post to the list, although I have been an observant reader since November 2004. I attended the annual Park Board meeting tonight also. I wanted to report on key elections. President: Jon Olson Vice President: John Erwin Secretary: Don Siggelkow ...and key committee

RE: [Mpls] I knew it! Smokers LIVE LONGER

2004-06-03 Thread Bower, Matthew A
And how long would a 60 year old non-smoker live to be? Male or female. -Original Message- From: Victoria Heller [SMTP:[EMAIL PROTECTED] According to surveys funded by the federal government, a 60 year old female smoker will live to be 84.2 years old and a 60 year old male smoker

[mpls] letter to rybak for community collaborative

2004-04-27 Thread Bower, Matthew A
Civil Rights director candidate resumes are listed on the Mayor's webpage at www.ci.minneapolis.mn.us Matt Bower Office of Grants Special Projects City of Minneapolis PH: 612.673.2188 Fax: 612.673.3724 [EMAIL PROTECTED] REMINDERS: 1. Think a member has violated the rules? Email the list

Subject: [Mpls] how much money for K-12?

2003-09-09 Thread Bower, Matthew A
M. G. Stinnett: Okay, I did the research. From the state budget site: http://www.budget.state.mn.us/budget/operating/200405/prelim/k_12.pdf General fund appropriations for FY 2002-03: $9.8092 billion General fund appropriations for FY 2004-05: $12.3498 billion an increase of $2.5406 billion, or

RE: [Mpls] A suggestion

2003-02-05 Thread Bower, Matthew A
Unfortunately, the post that you refer to is from someone who has had experience working with the grants staff at the city. However, perhaps we do not row enough in the same direction to his liking. The city does have a central grants office and expert staff in various departments who are quite

RE: [Mpls] Pay cap affects candidate pool

2002-10-17 Thread Bower, Matthew A
I believe that the cap involved affects all public officials in the state. All salaries must be a certain percentage of the Governor's salary. Local fiscal policies are not the constraint in this instance. Matt Bower Nokomis -Original Message- From: Pamela Taylor [SMTP:[EMAIL

RE: [Mpls] June Critical Mass

2002-07-01 Thread Matthew Devany
and is a lot of fun for all ages, the whole community (now that it seems safe from the MPD's abuse of force). I encourage everyone to come down and go for a ride this month. Matthew Devany Proud to be a cycling jerk in Powderhorn USA P.S. If the Mass was such a menace to society why wasn't the danger

[Mpls] web photos of the Minneapolis May Day Parade!

2002-05-09 Thread Matthew Devany
and the In the Heart of the Beast site: http://www.heartofthebeasttheatre.org/mayday/ I hope you enjoy these pictures. Matthew Devany ___ Minneapolis Issues Forum - A Civil City Civic Discussion - Mn E-Democracy Post messages to: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Subscribe, Unsubscribe

RE: [Mpls] Bicycle Registration

2002-04-25 Thread Matthew Devany
, drugs: latte and sweet chocolates. Silly reason to risk your life on the street everyday, huh? I'll feel a lot safer once I get my tags and I'm considered a real *vehicle*! Matthew Devany Powderhorn Mpls P.S. Whoever wrote this was right about one thing -- definitely more info than I want

[Mpls] Rudeness on the Rise Everywhere

2002-04-25 Thread Matthew Devany
of extended familial obligations allows for great personal liberty. But if we agree that this is the way we want to shape society then we have to come up with creative ways to replace the necessary functions that these institutions serve(d). And I don't think we've done that yet. Matthew Devany Powderhorn

[Mpls] RE:police bashing

2002-03-12 Thread Matthew Devany
/applied/fall_2001/Forensic_Psych.ppt http://www1.umn.edu/mmpi/PASTISSUES%20/Disney98.html Yes, police happily prefer to use guns over safer methods for control of suspects. If there was real remorse on the police force they would not be so opposed to reform, and oversight. Matthew Devany Powderhorn

Re: [Mpls] car facts

2002-01-22 Thread Matthew Devany
Motors is good for America. May the American love affair with automobiles rust in peace. Matthew Devany Powderhorn ___ Minneapolis Issues Forum - A Civil City Civic Discussion - Mn E-Democracy Post messages to: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Subscribe, Unsubscribe, Digest

Re: [Mpls] car facts

2002-01-22 Thread Matthew Devany
- Original Message - From: Walt Cygan [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Sent: Tuesday, January 22, 2002 12:50 PM Subject: RE: [Mpls] car facts Matthew Devany wrote: And don't forget the cost of fighting foreign wars and killing poor people and further enriching billionaire

RE: [Mpls] Housing Crisis A Challenge for the New Council Mayor

2001-11-15 Thread Bower, Matthew A
According to a Planning Department 2000 Census Report and verified against Census Bureau website data, the number of Census-enumerated housing units in Minneapolis are: 1980: 168,828 1990: 172,666 2000: 168,606 Absolute decrease of 4,060 housing units. The number of occupied dwelling units went

Re: [Mpls] North Minneapolis is a Red Light District

2001-11-10 Thread Matthew Dufresne
it in when you can. Let's see how our new City Council and mayor choose to deal with this and take it from there. Mr. Rybak, Mr. Biernat and Mr. Lilligren how do you plan to address this? Matthew Dufresne, Central Scott McGerik wrote: This morning, at about 9:15 AM, I had the displeasure of dealing

Re: [Mpls] Plugged driveways and pedestrian intersection crossings.

2001-11-04 Thread Matthew Dufresne
trying to implement something like this. It will obviously cost something, but I think that many of us would be willing to have our taxes rise by a few dollars to help take care of some of these livability issues. Matthew Dufresne, Central Neighborhood [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: I enjoy

RE: [Mpls] local leadership in the age of terrorism

2001-09-24 Thread Bower, Matthew A
Remember: our rules allow pointed disagreement, but require respectful discussion. -- The following link in last week's Pioneer Press touched briefly on some of the city's efforts in this area http://www.pioneerplanet.com/news/mtc_docs/137904.htm Matt Bower Office of Grants Special Projects

[Mpls] Metropolitan Council Opportunity Grants

2001-07-05 Thread Bower, Matthew A
For Neighborhood Development Interests: The Metropolitan Council has announced that they have $500,000 available for Opportunity Grants. These grants were formerly known as planning or predevelopment grants. Applications are due at the Metropolitan Council on August 1, 2001. Opportunity

Re: [Mpls] Strib poll and racial tension

2001-06-26 Thread Matthew Dufresne
this challenging issue may go in the next decade and generation. Respectfully, Matthew Dufresne Central [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: On the relationship between Black and new immigrant communities there is a famous Malcolm X quote. On witnesing some newly arrived Eastern European children at the airport

Re:[Mpls] Affordable Housing

2001-05-24 Thread Matthew Dufresne
. Matthew Dufresne Central Neighborhood ___ Minneapolis Issues Forum - Minnesota E-Democracy Post messages to: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Subscribe, Unsubscribe, Digest option, and more: http://e-democracy.org/mpls

[Mpls] Community Policing for Mpls?

2001-05-24 Thread Matthew Dufresne
officials so that they do implement it? So let the discussion begin. Respectfully, Matthew Dufresne Central ___ Minneapolis Issues Forum - Minnesota E-Democracy Post messages to: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Subscribe, Unsubscribe, Digest option, and more: http://e

Re: [Mpls] Police, prosecutors, judges and graffiti

2001-05-12 Thread Matthew Dufresne
that though we must maintain the SAFE program, work to make it bigger and better and continue to demand that our representatives work towards true community policing. In the mean time, call your friendly neighborhood SAFE team, stay involved and keep up the good work. Respectful, Matthew Dufresne Central

[Mpls] CNIA's NRP funds frozen again

2001-05-08 Thread Matthew Dufresne
. Thank you in advance for your ideas and support. Let's hope that we will not have to repay it in the same way further down the road. Respectfully, Matthew Dufresne Central ___ Minneapolis Issues Forum - Minnesota E-Democracy Post messages to: [EMAIL PROTECTED

Re: [Mpls] Ventura Village Meeting

2001-04-11 Thread Matthew Dufresne
Rob, Congrats on your successful thwarting of Basim Sabri and his strong-armed techniques. That is no small feat. Keep up the good work and keep control of a neighborhood where it belongs, in the neighborhood's hands and not in the back pocket of a developer. Matthew Dufresne A not so

Re: [Mpls] Alert for Minneapolitans Driving to St Paul

2001-03-29 Thread Matthew Dufresne
My mother always taught me that if you weren't doing something wrong, you wouldn't normally have something to worry about. And if you were doing something you shouldn't be, then maybe you better rethink what you were doing. Just a thought. Matthew Dufresne Central ferma001 wrote: Heads Up

[Mpls] Twin Cities Community Garden Fair-April 7th

2001-03-25 Thread Matthew Dufresne
For all of you gardeners, block beautifiers and green thumbers and everyone else here is something to put on your calendars. Matthew Dufresne Central Neighborhood Please pass this information on to any and all community gardening friends: TWIN CITIES COMMUNITY GARDEN FAIR, sponsored

[Mpls] Mpls: A Dirty City

2001-03-22 Thread Matthew Dufresne
No one is excluded and everyone benefits. I am interested to see what others think and feel about this. Respectfully, Matthew Dufresne Central Neighborhood ___ Minneapolis Issues Forum - Minnesota E-Democracy Post messages to: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Su

Re: [Mpls] Re:East Lake Hotel

2001-03-20 Thread Matthew Dufresne
. If the people who feel strongly about having this hotel/motel are really in support of it, then maybe they should try offering to put it in their backyard. It never seems quite as nice when the shoe is on the other foot, does it? Respectfully, Matthew Dufresne Central Neighborhood