[Mpls] 35W Access Opponents--Two Minute Drill

2004-01-28 Thread Russell Raczkowski
If you oppose the 35W Access project, you must act now to influence the Minneapolis City Council. Call or email tomorrow to your city council person. Call or email other city council people. Call or email the mayor. Tell them not to support the 35W Access Project. Call or email friends t

Re: [Mpls] County vote on 35W Access Project

2004-01-28 Thread Chris Johnson
Michael Hohmann wrote: Ron Leurquin states, in part: As for Allina holding us up with their promises, what do people on this forum think are the chances they are bluffing about moving? They have a lot invested where they are at present to pack up and move across the river. I believe they

RE: [Mpls] County vote on 35W Access Project

2004-01-28 Thread Michael Hohmann
Ron Leurquin states, in part: > As for Allina holding us up with their promises, what do people > on this forum think are the chances they are bluffing about > moving? They have a lot invested where they are at present to > pack up and move across the river. I believe they are talking about reloc

RE: [Mpls] Waterworks at City Hall

2004-01-28 Thread petertomschmitz
R.L. I am not sure how I feel about Sandy yet, so will reserve judgment for now. P.S. Based on Sany's past voting record on controversial issues, I predict that she'll vote for the Access Project, but not without giving a maudlin speech and shedding at least a few tears. CM Gary Schiff, no

RE: [Mpls] Proposed Growler Ordinance

2004-01-28 Thread Dan McGuire
Thanks for asking and answering. After not finding it the dictionary I decided I didn't want to look anymore uninformed than I too often do! Dan McGuire Ericsson -Original Message- From: David Brauer [SMTP:[EMAIL PROTECTED] Sent: Wednesday, January 28, 2004 5:40 PM To: [EMAIL PRO

Re: [Mpls] Proposed Growler Ordinance

2004-01-28 Thread David Brauer
A 64-ounce container of home brew (in the case of Downtown's Rock Bottom Brewery). Good question, Jim! David Brauer Kingfield Growler of many sorts On Jan 28, 2004, at 5:35 PM, Jim Bernstein wrote: Maybe I'm the only one, but what the blank is a growler? Someone or something who growls, I get

RE: [Mpls] Proposed Growler Ordinance

2004-01-28 Thread Jim Bernstein
Maybe I'm the only one, but what the blank is a growler? Someone or something who growls, I get that. For those of us interested in all things polar, we know that a growler is a particular kind of ice formation. But "growler" beer? Please advise! Jim Bernstein Fulton -Original Message

Re: [Mpls] 35W Access Project plans and documents

2004-01-28 Thread Annie Young
Right now I think it is more important to look at the Resolution the City Council is considering on Friday morning. It is my understanding the resolution has not been in discussions with this "new" City Council and they were somewhat blindsided by this. Key is to read the Draft Resolution - it

[Mpls] 35W Access Project plans and documents

2004-01-28 Thread Scott McGerik
Where can I find the 35W Access Project plans and documents? That last time I saw a proposed plan was early 2003. I would like to see what the latest plans are. Scott McGerik http://mcgerik.com/scott/ REMINDERS: 1. Think a member has violated the rules? Email the list manager at [EMAIL PROTECTED]

RE: [Mpls] County vote on 35W Access Project

2004-01-28 Thread Leurquin, Ronald
I have written both my city council member (Colvin-Roy) and county official (McLaughlin) and let them know I am opposed to the Access project. Sandy has seen fit to ask me why and I elaborated, while Peter has ignored my email thus far. As for Allina holding us up with their promises, what do p

Re: [Mpls] County vote on 35W Access Project

2004-01-28 Thread WizardMarks
It wasn't a threat when I read it. It was a promise. WizardMarks, Central Jeanne Massey wrote: I just heard the county vote yesterday was 7-0 in favor of the project "layout". Was anyone there? Can anyone report on the discussion/outcome? This outcome is very disappointing and an unnecessary ste

[Mpls] County vote on 35W Access Project

2004-01-28 Thread Jeanne Massey
I just heard the county vote yesterday was 7-0 in favor of the project "layout". Was anyone there? Can anyone report on the discussion/outcome? This outcome is very disappointing and an unnecessary step for our elected officials to take, given that it precedes the environmental review and public

[Mpls] Up with growlers

2004-01-28 Thread Steve Brandt
I add my voice to Scott McGerik's in support of growlers. My recollection is that the two brewpubs were licensed by the city last year after state law was changed to allow growlers. When growlers are outlawed, only outlaws will have growlers. Steve Brandt Kingfield REMINDERS: 1. Think a member h

[Mpls] Proposed Growler Ordinance

2004-01-28 Thread Scott McGerik
Thank you to those who replied off-list with a link to Councilmember Niziolek's proposed Growler Ordinance. I included a copy of the proposed ordinance at the end of this message. Why is this ordinance being proposed? How did the brewpubs, Minneapolis Town Hall Brewery and Rock Bottom Restaurant

Re: [Mpls] Coal (We don't need it!)

2004-01-28 Thread David Brauer
Hi folks - The coal thread is becoming non-Minneapolis-specific. Let's move on, please. David Brauer List manager REMINDERS: 1. Think a member has violated the rules? Email the list manager at [EMAIL PROTECTED] before continuing it on the list. 2. Don't feed the troll! Ignore obvious flame-bait

Re: [Mpls] Coal (We don't need it!)

2004-01-28 Thread WizardMarks
Chris Johnson wrote: That's a funny definition of "close" -- 700 miles by air, much further by track or road. We could buy harder, cleaner coal from Kentucky. It's even "closer." WM: The principle way coal is being taken out of the ground these days is by strip mining, basically sheering off

Re: [Mpls] Coal (We don't need it!)

2004-01-28 Thread Joeandjeannabor
In a message dated 1/28/04 12:45:52 AM Central Standard Time, [EMAIL PROTECTED] writes: "Like many of the proponents of natural gas, you seem ignorant of the different grades of coal and lump them all together. You also seem to assume that all coal fired power plants pollute equally, ignoring th

RE: [Mpls] To IB or not IB, that is the question

2004-01-28 Thread Brandon Lacy
IB isn't a program for everyone, and I agree with Barbara and Mark that it shouldn't be pushed universally (and I don't think it ever will be). I excelled in the IB Program at Henry. I would most likely have gone nuts and dropped out of high school at Sumatech at North High School. I also happen

[Mpls] IB Program reflections

2004-01-28 Thread Wendy Introwitz
Mark Jensen asks if IB is for everyone. Our eldest son just graduated from the arts program at South High School last year, a National Merit Scholar, and named "Best High School Editorial Writer" in the state, and he is thriving at NYU this year. The quality of education he received at South was

Re: [Mpls] Coal (We don't need it!)

2004-01-28 Thread Chris Johnson
Dyna Sluyter wrote: Given our closeness to the Powder River coal that reliance is not surprising. After the natural gas bubble bursts we will see continued reliance on coal until renewables become more viable. That's a funny definition of "close" -- 700 miles by air, much further by track

[Mpls] Save The Date For Fun and Community Support

2004-01-28 Thread Tom Taylor
The annual SNO Ball sponsored by the Sheridan Neighborhood Organization is on the horizon, Saturday, Feb, 21 in lovely lower NE MPLS. It is a gas of an event that allows one to get gussied up and have a good time in the historic Grain Belt Bottling House. Tickets are only 13 bucks in advance and