The most frightening thing to me is what will it cost to rent the Target
Center for an event after a $30 mil upgrade... the Nader event cost us
$30,000 just for the arena and then there were all the add-ons. To do a
production like that is about $100,000 when all is said and done. Even
though w
Here's some fun transit-comparison math.
David Brauer quoted the Pioneer Press:
>If you were hoping the new $548 million light-rail line slated to stop at
>the Metrodome in downtown Minneapolis would ease traffic after a Vikings
>game, expect your hopes to be dashed.
>
>The one line - which is pl
Are any other Minneapolitans (or as Bush would say,
"Minneapolites" -- which come to think of it, isn't
half bad) on this list attending the ongoing Natural
Capitalism conference at the U of MN St. Paul campus?
If so, I'd be interested to know what
projects/pursuits you're focused on, and what
re
Please, please don't drum up opposition to the Gutherie using the River
site. If you do, the Jackals may go back to their first plan, which was to
destroy Parade Park with their expansion.
Those of us who stood up for Minnehaha Park are exhausted. We really don't
want to climb into the maw of ano
Click on the link below to read the latest issue of New Developments, a
newsletter from the Minneapolis Community Development Agency.
http://www.mcda.org/Content/Org/Newdevelopments/issue100400.htm
Alicia Scott
Minneapolis Community Development Agency
Public Information
Crown Roller Mill, Suite
In the wake of Norm's Xcel Arena, Target Center's operators want a $30
million upgrade. Council members say a user fee will do it - but can one
really fly when the building is in a newly competitive environment?
http://www.pioneerplanet.com/news/mtc_docs/035770.htm
David Brauer
King Field - Ward
Today I began scheduling tours to choose a kindergarten school for my
daughter. I ran into a problem where most of the schools were not even
offering tours until the holiday season, some not until the first week of
December. I thought: How are working parents going to be able to get all
the tour
I've seen bus signs about to the effect of, "I wont swear as much," or "I
wont watch as much TV" with the tag line, "YOU Can make the peace."
Someone told me they thought the city of Minneapolis is behind these? Any
idea who is. If you know more, email me directly at
mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED]
Tha
Jon Kelland wrote of a friend who had left his phone
number with councilman Niland and subsequently
received a phone call from a police sergeant
suggesting he take up his complaints with the Civilian
Police Review Authority.
I agree with Jon's analysis that if the number came
from someone in the
Dear Council Member Herron, and fellow list members.
First of all I want to thank you for responding to the concerns expressed
on this list.
I would like to know what staff
>person made the comment about my
>supporting the project because a "minority contractor would have the
>work"...
T
i have been giving considerable thought to riverfront
development for many years. I remember in '69 when a
friend from Virginia passed through Minneapolis to
pick me up on our way to Aspen, Colorado where we had
plans to spend the summer. It was a great thrill for
R.D. to see the Mississippi Riv
Check out http://www.pioneerplanet.com/docs/head4.htm from the Pioneer Press
for a story on the renovation of the Gold Medal Flour Signs and the
continuing renovation of the mills.
Keith Ford
Deputy Executive Director
Minneapolis Community Development Agency
(612) 673-5013Fax (612) 67
Thanks to all who came to last week's HONKfest at Walker Library! Wasn't
the response terrific??? Minnesotans, honking like they'd never honked
before They really do care about their public libraries.
Tonight is the official New Library Referendum Campaign Kick-Off. Join
Citizens for Minn
Here's an update on the post below (concerning last
Friday's Critical Mass). One of the people involved
called their councilmember, Mr. Niland, to let him
know what had happened and the way the police had
treated those gathered, of course, they were not able
to talk to Niland, so left a message.
So that you know, Mr. Ford, I built in Field-Regina-Northrop. Check the
files at MCDA (I assume they are available to you from your address)to see
the listing for the property. There is no question of MCDA involvement and,
yes, the structure speaks for itself. It has been subjected to "professiona
Please note that my earlier post yesterday was in response to Mr. Anderson.
As I indicated, we are looking into the concerns Ms. Forbes expressed and
will have a response soon.
Thanks.
Keith Ford
Deputy Executive Director
Minneapolis Community Development Agency
(612) 673-5013Fax (6
Thanks Keith for your attempt at clarifying my issue. It is, however, far
from the mark. My post rather states that I did not know, nor was I told,
that MCDA was a part of my contracting to build the house. We worked instead
with realtors.
To the point, it has been stated by the firm that built t
Katie Simon-Dastych of Ward 9, Cooper/Longfellow wrote, in part,...
> Okay, speaking about affordable housing would someone like to
> educate me and others regarding the housing units near the Stone Arch
> bridge? I don't remember the actual name of either of the two projects.
One is new
>
Jack asked who ever said lrt would be any help at the dome. If you go
through the various documents and puffery about "why it should be built",
you find city staffers advocating for the separate siding and others
talking about it eliminating congestion at games. I agree with Jack that
it's stupi
Hey, chins up everyone! The Feds have guaranteed federal LRT
funds. The article is available at the link below.
http://www.pioneerplanet.com/docs/head9.htm
One quote from the article-
"the federal government will pay for $334 million of the
11.4-mile line's $625 million cost"
Way to go Feds! Bu
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