Re: [Mpls] Guthrie sell out.

2001-10-29 Thread wizardmarks
[EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: > > As a supporter of the Guthrie for many years now I have to say that I am a > bit sentimental about the Guthrie. I'm not sentimental about the Guthrie. after 14 years as a stage hand in a variety of settings (not the Guthrie), I can say that the Guthrie is one of the

Re: [Mpls] Strib mayoral fund-raising story

2001-10-29 Thread PennBroKeith
In a message dated 10/29/01 9:37:44 PM Central Standard Time, [EMAIL PROTECTED] writes: << The Steven Schier quote (every campaign story needs one): Steven Schier, chairman of the Political Science Department at Carleton College, said he found Rybak's bottom line "quite odd." "Usually pri

Re: [Mpls] Experience Is Overrated

2001-10-29 Thread Dean Carlson
You somewhat sound like Adam Stenberg, who while running for the State Legislature as a Republican last year knocked on those very same doors and thought that his message of a smaller government was well received, only to be shocked when he received but 20 percent of the vote. The problem with Mr

[Mpls] So where's Evelyn?

2001-10-29 Thread kathy kosnoff
Doug Mann writes: "There is one candidate for school board this year who is offering explanations: Evelyn Eubanks. I am biased (I am not a Star-Tribune reporter). I am also treasurer of the Eubanks for School Board Committee." IF Doug was the candidate, his entire posting would have relevanc

[Mpls] Strib mayoral fund-raising story

2001-10-29 Thread List Manager
The first piece with numbers says RT hasn't released detailed contributor lists, but neither has the mayor. Totals so far: $345,013 for Sayles Belton, $161,122 for Rybak. http://www.startribune.com/stories/462/793022.html The Steven Schier quote (every campaign story needs one): Steven Schier

[Mpls] Homeland Security

2001-10-29 Thread Alan Shilepsky
News item from the homefront, seen while walking home from the library: It is 9pm here in Downtown Mpls, and the MPD has temporarily closed 1st St South to traffic, between Hennepin and 3rd Ave S, while a large truck parked by the Post Office is checked out. Squad cars with flashing lights are b

[Mpls] Future of the Riverview Supper Club site

2001-10-29 Thread Clsartell
An important development story was curiously missing among the several that were listed a few weeks ago and I'd like to correct that, as it deserves attention. At its October 9th meeting, the Minneapolis Planning Commission approved rezoning for JADT Development Group's (JADT) proposal to build 7

[Mpls] Strib school board endorsements

2001-10-29 Thread List Manager
Taylor, Henry-Blythe, Schapiro http://www.startribune.com/stories/561/792318.html David Brauer List manager _ Do You Yahoo!? Get your free @yahoo.com address at http://mail.yahoo.com ___ Minneapolis Is

[Mpls] Parking

2001-10-29 Thread timothy connolly
There was a decent little article in the most recent addition of Skyway News about parking ramp attendants. She makes mention of the Minneapolis Central Library Lot which is more commonly referred to at City Hall as the Ritz block. One attendant at the lot, a Mark Thu, was quoted as saying "I us

[Mpls] K-12 SCHOOLS: Fix kids, parents, communities?

2001-10-29 Thread Gypsycurse7
Hi list, Why do low-income kids, especially children of African and American Indian descent, fail to thrive in the Minneapolis Public Schools? Do we need to fix the schools, or do we need to fix the kids, their parents, and communities of color? I am not saying that all of the Minneapolis Pu

[Mpls] Notes on the Sixth Ward naval engagement

2001-10-29 Thread Fredric Markus
So: 62-yr.-old Andy Driscoll fires a salvo seconding Jenny Heiser's broadside and Greg Luce holes the Kallenbach/Graham/(Cherryhomes) ship of state below the waterline with heavy shot indeed. More Z-friendly sails can be seen on the near horizon, vide the ranging shots fired by Z-friendly David Po

[Mpls] Phillips folks

2001-10-29 Thread Citizens for a Loring Park Community
-clip- Message: 6 Date: Sun, 28 Oct 2001 14:54:21 -0600 From: "wizardmarks" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> To: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Cc: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Subject: Re: [Mpls] Pickle Seeds It was important for the health of Phillips that there be an influx of higher income people quickly. Portland Place and SJI

[Mpls] Cherryhomes-Johnson Lee debate on TV

2001-10-29 Thread Bryan Olson
The Oct. 28 debate between Mpls. 5th ward candidates Jackie Cherryhomes and Natalie Johnson Lee will air this FRI NOV 2, on cable channel 6, at 11 am and 4:30 pm. _ Get your FREE download of MSN Explorer at http://explorer.msn.com/

Re: [Mpls] Graham/Kallenbach agenda

2001-10-29 Thread Gregory Luce
Jordan S. Kushner wrote: > [after] Jim Graham's letter to the editor claiming that "Kallenbach worked with the >City Council to create thousands of affordable housing units in Minneapolis, without >the > cost of new infrastructure," people have raised the question on and off this > list, what w

[Mpls] Pierre Bottineau: oops

2001-10-29 Thread Ryan, Amy E.
Hi again, I got so enthused writing about sustainable architecture and how great the new Pierre Bottineau Library at the Grain belt campus is going to be that I made an error about the completion date. The doors will open in spring 2003 not 2002. Sorry for the confusion. Construction will begin

Re: [Mpls] Guthrie Demolition

2001-10-29 Thread Chris L Beckwith
I'd agree with you on Guthrie demolition, however, it is unclear whether the space can sustain itself as an alternative concert/performance venue without a resident theatre troupe to anchor it. It is too large a space to maintain for the occasional event, and most national show tours require (or p

Re: [Mpls] Experience Is Overrated

2001-10-29 Thread Mark Knapp
I disagree with Dan Niziolek and his supporters on the importance of his experience. While I do commend his commitment to the Lyndale Neighborhood, there is much more to being a good representative on the City Council. As I see it, Dan's campaign suffers from a severe shortage of new ideas and v

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2001-10-29 Thread Citizens for a Loring Park Community
To: Wizard Marks From:Jana L. Metge Hey Wizard - Don't know what meetings you were at, but I do know that when they started the Joe Selvaggio Initiative in Phillips, Robert Lilligren was one of the lead contacts for Mike Christenson. Mike had often stated to me how invaluable Robert's comm

Re: [Mpls] Pickle Seeds & Puppet Strings

2001-10-29 Thread Eva Young
At 11:37 AM 10/29/01 -0800, Eric Fyksen wrote: >It's kinda curious that Wizard, who's a devoted Brock >campaigner, would be so "mad" about the rumor she's >spreading about Lilligren. Is the Brock campaign so >desperate, that they're openly negatively campaigning >now? (cuz they've been doing subt

[Mpls] Guthrie Demolition

2001-10-29 Thread Mark Knapp
I hope that the Zoning and Planning Committee votes to deny a demolition permit for the Guthrie Theater. I see the move against the Guthrie as a continuation of a sickening trend that includes the new Target store and Block E. If the leaders of Minneapolis insist on tearing out its cultural root

Re: [Mpls] Campaign finance reports

2001-10-29 Thread Rod G. K.
The reports are due TODAY in person  OR  if mailed, must be postmarked today. Thanks Rod Krueger Candidate for Re-Election to Library Board 12-3  SENARod Original Message Follows From: David Brauer <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> To: <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> Subject: [Mpls] Campaign finance reports Da

Re: [Mpls] Pickle Seeds & Puppet Strings

2001-10-29 Thread Eric Fyksen
It's kinda curious that Wizard, who's a devoted Brock campaigner, would be so "mad" about the rumor she's spreading about Lilligren. Is the Brock campaign so desperate, that they're openly negatively campaigning now? (cuz they've been doing subtle negativity since day 1) First of all, I don't b

[Mpls] Re: [whittier] 6th ward race

2001-10-29 Thread Andy Driscoll
I have no idea what's been published about Dean Zimmermann, but from Jenny's response below, I'm guessing it is some all too typical negative junk emitting from a desperate foe. As a lifelong DFLer, I've been pretty ashamed of my party in the last decade or two with its ability to abandon it's per

[Mpls] Park issues and Steve Brandt

2001-10-29 Thread Svattheriver
The Park Board article in today's Star tribune focuses on this last year's power struggle and what effect the elections might have on Board Leadership. It is not that this is an unimportant issue. But with such a small amount of space allotted to the Park campaign, I would have wanted discussion of

[Mpls] Re: [whittier] 6th ward race

2001-10-29 Thread Jenny Heiser
What a shame and a sadness to read these posts on the Whittier Neighborhood and Minneapolis Issues lists bemoaning the lack of clear choice in the Ward 6 race for City Council. While I'm not certain which candidate is being referred to as the "worst," I can attest to who would be the best for Ward

Re: [Mpls] Urban Myths surrounding Hollman

2001-10-29 Thread wizardmarks
Dean Carlson wrote: you are incorrect Ms. Marks, most of the > families who lived in the Hollman project WERE NOT "largely dope dealers, > gang bangers, prostitutes and their children." I wasn't talking about Hollman, but about what is now called Portland Place. WizardMarks, Central > Dean E. Ca

Re: [Mpls] Campaign finance reports and Honking Pickle Seeds

2001-10-29 Thread Eva Young
At 09:14 AM 10/29/01 -0600, David Brauer asks: >Does anyone know when pre-general-election campaign finance reports for the >mayor's race are filed? I'm thinking tomorrow (Tuesday) - a week before the >election, but I'm not confident about that. EY: I thought October 25th was the due date. It wou

[Mpls] NEW, READABLE Kathy Kosnoff on School Board Issues

2001-10-29 Thread kathy kosnoff
I am resubmitting my earlier message on School Board issues in a more readable format--with apologies for headaches & eyestrain caused. Thanks to David Brauer for technical assistance on this.kk ___ I thank David Brauer for articulating and putting

[Mpls] Campaign finance reports

2001-10-29 Thread David Brauer
Does anyone know when pre-general-election campaign finance reports for the mayor's race are filed? I'm thinking tomorrow (Tuesday) - a week before the election, but I'm not confident about that. Replies to me, or the list, would be appreciated. David Brauer King Field - Ward 10 __

[Mpls] Star Tribune endorsement of Sayles Belton.

2001-10-29 Thread NESIMONS
Last Sunday's Minneapolis Star Tribune endorsement editorial is entitled: "Sayles Belton Fired up for unfinished business." Well, I hate to think of what that might mean. The present mayor's office doesn't seem to want to be in charge of what is happening in Minneapolis governmen