Keith says: Thanks for asking. I Closed: 5/2004. Also, I was well aware the Lowry Corridor Project was pending. Initially they presented us stakeholders on the other side of the street (North) a plan to demo our buildings down, The seller was also well aware; but time passed and he doubted a quick outcome, or any outcome with the project. He was sick of the downward spiral at the site, had an older appraisal of the site for twice what he sold it for, and bet on me enough to turn over the reins of the property on a contract.
It was overrun with criminals and trespassers. The day of closing I had an armed security officer serve each "occupant" a notice. Short and sweet; it said: "I am Keith Reitman the new owner of the building. This is your 30 day notice to vacate." There has been an armed security presence on site almost every day since then. I also executed a pending eviction court writ from the previous mismanagement. It took me about two months before I was able to gain access to, and even SEE all the units I was responsible for managing and keeping clean, and safe. I have been across the street from the property for about 8 years. I would routinely curse it every day for the trouble magnet it was up until I took over. Literally. Dennis, the building was for sale for a year before I bought it. I acted to make the corner clean and safe, along with superb cooperation from like minded neighborhood stakeholders like: [EMAIL PROTECTED] (Jamie L.), [EMAIL PROTECTED] (Kdang Lor), [EMAIL PROTECTED] (Don Roggenbauer, Spartan Protection), [EMAIL PROTECTED] (Ku Khang), [EMAIL PROTECTED] (Todd Williams), Sector Lieut. Lund, and many others. Together, we made the "MDC" (Most Dangerous Corner) a safer and cleaner place. We got busy and WE succeeded. Come on over sometime and I'll show ya' around my corner. Now, would you explain why bad policy by the City/County in eminent domain mismanagement should cause you to question my reasonable and positive actions. I am the owner of the property; I bought it, I risked my neck, I spent a fortune on repairs, improvements and maintenance. I am here; see. By the way, I had been in business on Lowry for seven years, on May 2004, when I bought the site. Among other reasons I bought the site is I needed it's parking amenity for my Bar/diner setup and apartments, across the street, which have NO parking amenity. Further by the way, although I garnered much thanx from local family business owners for taking a stand WITH THEM for a clean and safe Lowry. I never heard an "atta boy" from you or your buddies. But it is still not to late. I am still here, every day, to make it better, God willing. Didn't you go over the river for what you explained as economic reasons, here, on The List. I stayed for economic reasons; 24 years so far. Again to the City/County:If you wanta' buy my property; OK. Don't meddle with my tenants till you own my property. Any more questions Dennis, just ask. Keith Reitman NearNorth In a message dated 6/21/05 7:38:31 PM Pacific Daylight Time, [EMAIL PROTECTED] writes: << Two questions for you Keith. When did you purchase the next property on the "hit list" and were you aware that the city/county would be acquiring the property for the Lowry redevelopment when you did so? dennis plante lind-bohanon >> 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-bait. For state and national discussions see: http://e-democracy.org/discuss.html For external forums, see: http://e-democracy.org/mninteract ________________________________ Minneapolis Issues Forum - A Civil City-focused Civic Discussion - Mn E-Democracy Post messages to: mailto:mpls@mnforum.org Subscribe, Un-subscribe, etc. at: http://e-democracy.org/mpls
