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St. Paul E-Democracy Discussion about
DISTRICT COUNCILS IN ST. PAUL
Brewery Cafe - 945 W 7th - April 14th - 7-9 PM
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Tim and All:
I think what is most disturbing to me about the loss of the Planetarium is
that it may possibly cost as much to dismantle the Planetarium and make it
something else. I would think that perhaps if Como Elementary doesn't
have a pressing need for the space for some other purpose, it may make
sense to just keep it intact and hope for a better budgetary future.
I was surprised to note that many people I know, were unaware of the
Planetarium's existence. I live practically across the street from Como
Elementary and I knew about the Planetarium, but several teachers at the
school I work at in the district were unaware of its existence. I find
this most disheartening, when we have assets such as the Planetarium, this
should be widely publicized so it gets better use.
I am quite certain that people in the neighborhood would love to come and
use the facility and even if they opened it up in the evenings once in
awhile and publicized it, they would most likely draw a crowd.
Just some thoughts I had.
Pamela Ellison
Como Park
Saint Paul
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> St. Paul E-Democracy Discussion about
> DISTRICT COUNCILS IN ST. PAUL
> Brewery Cafe - 945 W 7th - April 14th - 7-9 PM
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>>p.s. I guess there's no chance any of this money might
>>find it's way to help out the Como Planetarium is
>>there? Just a thought.
>
> The "Out For Equity" fundraiser was clearly planned for a specific
> purpose and I assume that Tom's question was rhetorical.
>
> However, I'm going to respond - because there has been some serious
> suggestions about a community fundraising effort to "Save" the Como
> Planetarium.
>
> One way to organize that fundraising effort would be for someone to
> announce a meeting in this forum - or just ask for support - and see
> who shows up or volunteers.
>
> I'm not sure if its good policy to fund raise for the Planetarium in
> this way, rather than getting institutional, school district, or city
> support - HOWEVER, I want to repeat that if anyone has an interest,
> they need to make themselves known - and this is one place to do it.
>
> Best wishes,
>
> Tim Erickson
> Hamline MIdway
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