fyi--apologies for cross-postings-- Elizabeth Dickinson West Side
---------- From: Irene Jones <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> Date: Wed, 15 Dec 2004 17:19:33 -0600 To: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Subject: Attention West Siders! You are invited to join us this Friday for a Balloon Test on the West Side Flats! WHO: Volunteers and staff from Friends of the Mississippi River, West Side Citizens Organization and the Mississippi National River and Recreation Area/National Park Service. WHAT: Large, bright red balloons will be positioned at varying heights (45 feet, 75 feet and 90 feet)* at the site of the proposed West Side Flats Tower (corner of Filmore and Wabasha) and volunteers will take digital photographs from nearby overlooks/public viewing sites. WHEN: Friday, December 17th, 9:00-11:00 a.m. WHERE: Meet at Grumpy Steve's coffee shop - 215 Wabasha St. (next to Wabasha Caves) to get a location assignment, map, radio and instructions. WHY: To better determine the potential impacts to scenic views and vistas from a proposed 8-story luxury condominium tower on St. Paul's west side. The results of the Balloon Test will be compiled into a presentation and shared with community members. IMPORTANT DETAILS: Volunteers should bring their own digital camera if they have one. A limited number are available to borrow or you can use slide film. Volunteers need to dress for the weather! This activity requires standing outside for approximately one hour. Two-way radios will be provided for each volunteer or location team. This project is weather dependent and may need to be postponed in the event of rain or wind. Please RSVP to Irene Jones by Thursday, December 16th at 5pm - 651/222-2193 or [EMAIL PROTECTED] If you leave a message, provide us with a number we can reach you at on Friday morning and let us know whether or not you have your own camera. *Note: The heights chosen for the balloons represent the following: 45 feet - 3-4 stories: maximum allowed under city's zoning code, meets Critical Area state standards 75 feet - 5-6 stories: conditional use permit required, maximum allowed in West Side Flats Master Plan 90 feet - 7-8 stories: proposed maximum building height, variance and conditional use permit required -- --------------------------------- Irene Jones Outreach Director Friends of the Mississippi River 46 East Fourth Street, Suite 606 Saint Paul MN 55101-1112 Phone: 651/ 222-2193 ext. 11 Fax: 651/ 222-6005 Are you receiving "Mississippi Messages," FMR's monthly e-mail update with information about FMR events, volunteer opportunities, and news on river-related issues? To subscribe, visit http://www.fmr.org/update.html. For the latest updates on FMR events and programs, visit us on the web at http://www.fmr.org. _____________________________________________ To Join: St. Paul Issues Forum Rules Discussion Email: [EMAIL PROTECTED] ____________________________________________ NEW ADDRESS FOR LIST: [EMAIL PROTECTED] To subscribe, modify subscription, or get your password - visit: http://www.mnforum.org/mailman/listinfo/stpaul Archive Address: http://www.mnforum.org/mailman/private/stpaul/
