Thanks to Tim Bonham and others to bring a little reason to the discussion of
the dangers of sub zero weather to close the warming houses.
The really interesting question is making the closing of warming houses in sub
zero weather a cause for a political campaign.
Can you see a piece of
2005 14:14:07 -0600
From: Dorothy Titus [EMAIL PROTECTED]
Subject: Re: [Mpls] Closures
It was announced on Friday, I think, that many of the cold weather
activities were cancelled because it was bitterly cold. I heard on the
news that Theodore Wirth Park had closed down its activities because
I'd like to thank Annie Young and John Erwin for weighing in on this
discussion, and explaining some of the decision factors. And for
having the forthrightness to admit that the decision might have been a
mistake.
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Robert P. Goldman
ECCO
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First, thanks to Park Commissioners John Erwin and Annie Young for
pledging to look into this issue.
For proof that the weather is perfectly suitable for outdoor skating,
see this link:http://www.startribune.com/stories/462/5191170.html
The temp on Sunday at 3 p.m. when the Isles rink was closed
2. According to Ms. Titus, quoted below Theodore Wirth Park had closed down
its activities because it was deemed too cold for people to be out sledding
and tubing in sub-zero weather. Is this to say that the City of
Minneapolis, in it's benevolence to my own greater good, deemed it in my
best
It was announced on Friday, I think, that many of the cold weather
activities were cancelled because it was bitterly cold. I heard on the
news that Theodore Wirth Park had closed down its activities because it
was deemed too cold for people to be out sledding and tubing in
sub-zero weather.
Than it exactly the reason. But I am wondering if it is a debatable issue
since some truly hearty Minnesotans do want to go out and play in the
cold. I think we will be revisiting this topic at an upcoming meeting.
Annie Young
citywide Park Commissioner
At 02:14 PM 1/17/05 -0600, Dorothy
Possibly a liability issue forced on the City by insurers?
Dennis Plante
Jordan
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:35 PM
Subject: Re: [Mpls] Closures
Than it exactly the reason. But I am wondering if it is a debatable issue
since some truly hearty Minnesotans do want to go out and play in the
cold. I think we will be revisiting this topic at an upcoming meeting.
Annie Young
citywide Park Commissioner
