[Mpls] Hiawatha Flats/Klodt Development

2005-12-02 Thread monicab
I am a first time contributor to this forum. I just can’t seem to give up keeping the spotlight on Klodt Development and the Hiawatha Flats project that has caused so much concern in many neighborhoods along light rail and the Longfellow Corridor. The Planning Commission recently denied

[Mpls] Hiawatha Flats/Klodt

2005-12-05 Thread monicab
We shouldn’t minimize the reality that contributions from developers to government officials can create a conflict of interest. But as to Klodt’s development of the Hiawatha Flats site, contributions aside, is, in my view and the view of many residents, the wrong type of development for the Tiro

[Mpls] Campaign Finance/Ms. Dahls Comments

2005-12-12 Thread monicab
Hard Work vs Hard Money I campaigned for Kevin McDonald in the 12th Ward. It was my first experience in participating in the campaign process. Let me clear up a misconception or two..Mr. McDonald's campaign was as grass roots as they can be. Since our campaign funds came from individuals