[Mpls] Lake and Hwy 55

2002-10-14 Thread Tony Scallon
this information is helpful. Tony Scallon, Longfellow Community -Click here for Free Video!!http://www.gohip.com/free_video/

[Mpls] integrating commuter and public school transit

2003-11-06 Thread TONY SCALLON
at a neighborhood meeting for not giving an appropriate education. She did not state which schools she was concerned with. Tony Scallon Howe Neighborhood

[Mpls] park board

2003-12-20 Thread TONY SCALLON
d help our kids! It is time to stop the negativity. I believe the Mpls Park Board needs to move on. A strategic planning activity as suggested by Ken Bradley would do a lot more for our residents than continuing the negative comments and accusations. Tony Scallon Howe Neighborhood

[Mpls] park board

2003-12-29 Thread TONY SCALLON
members of the forum will return to a reasonable discussion. Both sides deserve criticism. The process failed. All the forum has accomplished is to produce more factionalism on the board with their one sided criticism. Tony Scallon Howe Neighborhood

[Mpls] park board

2003-12-31 Thread TONY SCALLON
I feel obligated to respond toChris Johnson, Scott Vreeland, and Mary Belfry.Yes I do have access to information. I read articles in the paper. The statements about Vivian Mason are from comments of other commissioners and from Doug Grow's article in the paper. I have looked in the Mpls

[Mpls] (no subject)

2004-08-10 Thread TONY SCALLON
over the process. I hope the President and Vice President of the Park Board will calm the factionalism on the Board. Personal attacks and innuendoes against the Superintendent are inappropriate and taint the process. Tony Scallon Longfellow REMINDERS: 1. Think a member has violated the rules

[Mpls] park superintendent

2004-08-10 Thread TONY SCALLON
oops forgot subject Tony Scallon REMINDERS: 1. Think a member has violated the rules? Email the list manager at [EMAIL PROTECTED] before continuing it on the list. 2. Don't feed the troll! Ignore obvious flame-bait. For state and national discussions see: http://e-democracy.org/discuss.html

[Mpls] Park Superintendent here we go again

2004-11-17 Thread TONY SCALLON
, the whole discussion sounds elitist to me. Many good administrators have only a Bachelors degree. I have even known good leaders who have less than a college degree. Tony Scallon Ed.S. University of Minnesota REMINDERS: 1. Think a member has violated the rules? Email the list manager

[Mpls] Here we go again

2004-11-17 Thread TONY SCALLON
Chris Johnson makes several comments that are inaccurate. First I only know the credentials of the three finalists since they are public. I never knew the other candidates had masters. Where is Chris getting his confidential information? Does he have access through a Commissioner? The

[Mpls] Response to Commissioner Mason

2004-11-22 Thread TONY SCALLON
. I agree with Commissioners Young and Erwin. We should allow the interview process to continue. After the selection, there will be an opportunity to review how well the Commissioners did their process. Tony Scallon Howe neighborhood. REMINDERS: 1. Think a member has violated the rules

[Mpls] Response to Commissioner Mason

2004-11-23 Thread TONY SCALLON
and Mason should not be a part of this Park Superintendent selection process. Yes I believe the process can work to a reasonable conclusion. I believe most of the rancor is actually counterproductive. Tony Scallon Howe Neighborhood REMINDERS: 1. Think a member has violated the rules? Email

[Mpls] Park Superintendent

2004-11-28 Thread TONY SCALLON
of the commissioners really see themselves representing either an environmental agenda or recreation agenda. I think the Park Commissioners would prefer to support both. Tony Scallon Howe Neighborhood and Minnesota Transitions Charter School located in the 3rd Park District. REMINDERS: 1. Think a member

Re: [Mpls] Walking in Charles Loring's Footsteps [Response]

2004-12-08 Thread TONY SCALLON
this respect is necessary for the betterment of the whole Park Board. Tony Scallon Howe Neighborhood - Original Message - From: [EMAIL PROTECTED]mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] To: [EMAIL PROTECTED]mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] Sent: Wednesday, December 08, 2004 1:32 AM Subject: [Mpls

[Mpls] Parks

2004-12-22 Thread TONY SCALLON
After observing the Issues lists on parks, I think more than one voice should be heard. First, I disagree with Scott Vreeland. Scott has posted several statements that I think are confusing. He call for more planning and vision. Then he speaks against the new Superintendent Gurban's

[Mpls] parks

2004-12-22 Thread TONY SCALLON
Whoops. This is Tony Scallon, Howe Neighborhood. REMINDERS: 1. Think a member has violated the rules? Email the list manager at [EMAIL PROTECTED] before continuing it on the list. 2. Don't feed the troll! Ignore obvious flame-bait. For state and national discussions see: http://e-democracy.org

[Mpls] parks

2004-12-26 Thread TONY SCALLON
, Vision, and Goal setting for the Minneapolis Park and Recreation Board. Budget should reflect the agreed goals of the Park Board. Tony Scallon Howe REMINDERS: 1. Think a member has violated the rules? Email the list manager at [EMAIL PROTECTED] before continuing it on the list. 2. Don't feed

[Mpls] closures

2005-01-19 Thread TONY SCALLON
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

[Mpls] re:DED vs putt putt

2005-01-22 Thread TONY SCALLON
park area such as Powderhorn Park or Bossen Field? If this is the normal operating costs, we should not count them as a loss. Election years are often called the silly season. Candidates should be debating real issues not just rhetorical statements. Tony Scallon Longfellow Community 5th Park

[Mpls] Neiman fields

2005-01-24 Thread TONY SCALLON
recreational opportunities. I hope we keep the Issues List Positive. We need to hear all viewpoints. Tony Scallon Longfellow Community Howe Neighborhood 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

[Mpls] response to stone

2005-01-26 Thread TONY SCALLON
Jason, I do not think you have responded. Here are my issues: Will you have the School Patrol from the Park Police serve alternative and charter schools? Why do the schools with the poorest students needing the most service often get the least amount of park services both police and

[Mpls] taxes versus fees

2005-01-30 Thread TONY SCALLON
on the tax rolls in 2009. I think the NRP on the whole has done a lot for neighborhoods. I still believe the investment is worthwhile. Yet there is a price to pay. Please correct me if my numbers are wrong. It has been a while since I reviewed these numbers. Tony Scallon Longfellow REMINDERS: 1

[Mpls] stone response

2005-02-05 Thread TONY SCALLON
I think the first point of ethics Jason Stone and Scott Vreeland should recommend is to respond to all constituents even those they dislike or disagree with. I am a constituent of the 5th park district. My schools ( MTS) are in the 3rd Park District. Scott ignores my school. Jason refuses to

[Mpls] park issues

2005-02-08 Thread TONY SCALLON
and the Park Board need to be positive in the application. MTS currently contracts with the part time police to provide some service. The 3rd precinct response time is fairly good. Tony Scallon Longfellow REMINDERS: 1. Be civil! Please read the NEW RULES at http://www.e-democracy.org/rules

Re: [Mpls] Locked restrooms and porta-potties

2005-04-27 Thread TONY SCALLON
appears to be backed by the Majority Commissioners he reports to. This is a tiny bit unfair. Tony Scallon had been griping about the loss of Parade Stadium since the day the public realized that it was happening. Loudly and longly did he rant and rave. He also makes no secret

[Mpls] reaction to Jason Stone

2005-05-04 Thread TONY SCALLON
in our community. However, this provided a depth of knowledge I needed to research the issues. I would urge you to build on your experiences. Contact other Board members and experts in the community. Tony Scallon Longfellow REMINDERS: 1. Be civil! Please read the NEW RULES at http://www.e

[Mpls] reaction to Commissioner Hauser

2005-08-11 Thread TONY SCALLON
Congratulations to Commissioner Hauser for giving the other side of the issue for the Athletic field at De La Salle. Yes there are several opinions that support the legality of the De La Salle use agreement. The Outside attorney agrees there is a contractual relationship between De La Salle

[Mpls] reaction to conflict of interest

2005-08-12 Thread TONY SCALLON
be decided. Tony Scallon Longfellow Community 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 PROTECTED] before continuing it on the list. 2. Don't feed the troll! Ignore obvious

[Mpls] response to Liz Wielinski and Scott Vreeland

2005-09-09 Thread TONY SCALLON
environmental and financial concerns. Please review the tape. I await both of your responses on the issues list. Tony Scallon Longfellow 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

Re: [Mpls] Marie Hauser Doesn't Learn

2005-11-07 Thread TONY SCALLON
This call is from the unions and not Marie's campaign. The local professional union endorsed Marie (MPEA) as did almost all the unions. No union has endorsed Glidden. Here is the list from the website. I think it is clear. Unions and their members support Marie Hauser. Endorsements

[Mpls] making a more welcoming issues list

2005-11-27 Thread TONY SCALLON
those who use this derogatory description are continuing to create a wedge. I think decorum should apply to these attacks. I hope we all can treat each other with more respect. Tony Scallon Longfellow REMINDERS: 1. Be civil! Please read the NEW RULES at http://www.e-democracy.org/rules

Re: [Mpls] Hiawatha Flats

2005-12-04 Thread TONY SCALLON
, December 04, 2005 3:45 PM Subject: RE: [Mpls] Hiawatha Flats Tony Scallon writes: We also should drop the innuendo about campaign donations. This only divides the community. I'm sympathetic to the concerns about reckless innuendo, but I don't think that's the case

[Mpls] campaign finance

2005-12-08 Thread TONY SCALLON
other PACS. Tony Scallon Howe Neighborhood. 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 PROTECTED] before continuing it on the list. 2. Don't feed the troll! Ignore obvious flame

[Mpls] conflict of interest thread

2005-12-11 Thread TONY SCALLON
. Tony Scallon Howe Neighborhood 12th Ward Resident 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 PROTECTED] before continuing it on the list. 2. Don't feed the troll! Ignore