[Mpls] 62/I-35W

solve" the traffic problem there. Is that reasonable? >.>.>.>.>.>.>.>.>.>.>.>.>.>.>.>.>.>.>.>.>.>.>.>.>.> sheldon mains, seward neighborhood, minneapolis [EMAIL PROTECTED] the shameless agitator in the ele

RE: [Mpls] 62/I-35W

er the Minnesota. It din't help 35 W river bridge (same corridor) >.>.>.>.>.>.>.>.>.>.>.>.>.>.>.>.>.>.>.>.>.>.>.>.>.> sheldon mains, seward neighborhood, minneapolis [EMAIL PROTECTED] the shameless agitator

Re: [Mpls] what do these other parties

is in Dwntwn St. Paul vs. Mpls. >.>.>.>.>.>.>.>.>.>.>.>.>.>.>.>.>.>.>.>.>.>.>.>.>.> sheldon mains, seward neighborhood, minneapolis [EMAIL PROTECTED] the shameless agitator in the electronic town square ___ Minneap

[Mpls] I'm running for DFL endorsement for the Minneapolis Library Board

ou can contact me at [EMAIL PROTECTED] or 612/729-4088. >.>.>.>.>.>.>.>.>.>.>.>.>.>.>.>.>.>.>.>.>.>.>.>.>.> sheldon mainsseward neighborhoodminneapolis [EMAIL PROTECTED

Re: [Mpls] Annexing a few suburbs? (was chatterbox chatter)

aws governing this) require majority vote of the citizens of both cities. Minnesota also had a state municipal board that was also involved. I don't know if it still exists. In any case, the likelihood of Minnesota annexing any suburb under current law is about zero. >.>.>.>.>.&g

RE: [Mpls] Another resource lost

t. And I bought my snow >thrower from a little hardware store on 34th Ave S and I think about 54th >next to the post office. I did price searching all over the city, and they >had the best prices on snow throwers by far. You can get savings if you >shop locally! >.>.>

[Mpls] Through street, commercial development history.

), and 60th (actually 62nd/Crosstown became the commercial one there). > >.>.>.>.>.>.>.>.>.>.>.>.>.>.>.>.>.>.>.>.>.>.>.>.>.> sheldon mainsseward neighborhoodminneapolis [EMAIL PROT

[Mpls] E-Democracy receiving an award

and the 35th anniversary of the passage of the federal Freedom of Information Act. The Minnesota Coalition is modeled on a national coalition initiated in 1986 by the American Library Association. ### . > . > . > . > . > . > . > . > . > . > . > . > . > .

Re: [Mpls] Stenglein Candidacy

an Independent not as a member of Governor Ventura's Independence Party. > >.>.>.>.>.>.>.>.>.>.>.>.>.>.>.>.>.>.>.>.>.>.>.>.>.> sheldon mainsseward neighborhoodminneapolis [EMAIL PROTECTED] the shameles

[Mpls] Other media quoting this list

innesota E-Democracy >Post messages to: [EMAIL PROTECTED] >Subscribe, Unsubscribe, Digest option, and more: >http://e-democracy.org/mpls . > . > . > . > . > . > . > . > . > . > . > . > . > . > . > . > . sheldon mains bo

[Mpls] ignore--testing the list

testing the list . > . > . > . > . > . > . > . > . > . > . > . > . > . > . > . > . sheldon mains board member612/729-4088 minnesota e-democracy [EMAIL PROTECTED] =

Re: [Mpls] Mpls and redistricting)

, including southern suburbs and one north, including northern suburbs. >.>.>.>.>.>.>.>.>.>.>.>.>.>.>.>.>.>.>.>.>.>.>.>.>.> sheldon mainsseward neighborhoodminneapolis [EMAIL PROTECTED] th

[Mpls] Re: surveillance cameras

lusion obviously. I am paranoid. In >my defense I am, to a degree, a product of society and >i find our society and culture positively paranoia >inducing. >.>.>.>.>.>.>.>.>.>.>.>.>.>.>.>.>.>.>.>.>.>.>.>.>.> shel

[Mpls] testing the server. Please Ignore

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Re: [Mpls] flirting in public

ks, we would not have been able to enjoy this. (I really enjoyed showing off our city to a visitor for San Francisco two weeks ago--he was amazed at how well the parks were maintained.) >.>.>.>.>.>.>.>.>.>.>.>.>.>.>.>.>.>.>.>.>

[Mpls] library board chatter!

Before I address David's question, I should introduce myself. I'm Sheldon Mains and I'm running for the Minneapolis Library Board of Trusties. WHO AM I? Current Job: Director of Technology Services for the Management Assistance Program for Nonprofits, St. Paul. Basically, I

Re: [Mpls] Charter Commission Survey

ork more cooperatively? >.>.>.>.>.>.>.>.>.>.>.>.>.>.>.>.>.>.>.>.>.>.>.>.>.> sheldon mainsseward neighborhoodminneapolis [EMAIL PROTECTED] the shameless agitator in the electronic town sq

[Mpls] Library chatter: New Central Library

general access computer area. How can all this happen. There's a saying in architecture; "God is in the details." We have to pay attention to all the details of the design and construction. >.>.>.>.>.>.>.>.>.>.>.>.>.>.>.>.>.

Re: [Mpls] Library chatter: New Central Library

>--- Sheldon Mains <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: >> ...The central library can be where: >> ...* we can express our opinions... > >This got me thinking, because I would assume that this >is utopian to suggest that voices of dissent could >freely express their o

Re: [Mpls] Library chatter: New Central Library

are considered at the DFL Convention on Saturday doesn't even mention the Library Board and the Board of Estimate and Taxation. They are not just ignoring them, the don't even seem to know that they are happening! >.>.>.>.>.>.>.>.>.>.>.>.>.

Re: [Mpls] Park costs

Carol--any idea how they delt with transfers from the Met Council. I think that is somewhat unique to Minnesota. Also, any numbers on the percent city vs suburban residents using the park systems? >.>.>.>.>.>.>.>.>.>.>.>.>.>.>.>.>.&

[Mpls] "Corporate citizens" becoming an oxymoron in Mpls

now running MN corps (including 3M) that stated: "...not going to be particularly concerned about the kinds of community issues social investors are looking at. They are taking a very cold look at what the community can do for them and not vice-versa. >.>.>.>.>.>.>.>.&

re: [mpls] park police

y to a lesser degree. >.>.>.>.>.>.>.>.>.>.>.>.>.>.>.>.>.>.>.>.>.>.>.>.>.> sheldon mains, seward neighborhood, minneapolis [EMAIL PROTECTED] the shameless agitator in the electronic town square ___

Re: [Mpls] LRT planning was Calling all "real" environmentalists

urther south or east--maybe even crossing the Minnesota river at the Cedar Avenue river crossing or the 494 river crossing. >.>.>.>.>.>.>.>.>.>.>.>.>.>.>.>.>.>.>.>.>.>.>.>.>.> sheldon ma

Re: [Mpls] Library Board fighting cuts in thier capital budgets

is increase will be a major issue. CAPITAL FUNDS This is complex. I have just started looking into it. The CLIC bonding for libraries was, I understand, delayed, not eliminated. I know there are discussions going on regarding the capital funding schedule. >.>.>.>.>.>.

[Mpls] Changes in DFL City Convetnions/Library Board Endosrsements

list members (myself and Wizard Marks) were endorsed for Library Board. Endorsed on first ballot Diane Hofstede (current board members0 658 votes, 75.8% Laurie Savran (current board member) 594 votes, 68.5% Sheldon Mains 594 votes, 68.5% Rod Krueger (current board member) 553 votes, 63.7% Endors

[Mpls] My speech for Library Board Endorsement

ent speech) . GO AHEAD, it's OK to applaud the fact that I'm the last speaker. HELLO, I am Sheldon Mains and I'm asking you for your endorsement for the Minneapolis Library Board of Trustees. I will abide by the DFL Endorsement. Period. I want to thank

[Mpls] DFL Convention arraignments

e Ponsford >.>.>.>.>.>.>.>.>.>.>.>.>.>.>.>.>.>.>.>.>.>.>.>.>.> sheldon mainsseward neighborhoodminneapolis [EMAIL PROTECTED] the shameless agitator in the electronic town square ___ Minnea

Re: [Mpls] Insults, sarcasm, disrespect, and the list

't personally know the person. The in-person get-togethers are important to the working of these lists. People are less likely to use inflamed language with people they have met. ><><><><><><><><><><><><

Re: [Mpls] energy policy

ficant part of the summer, fall and winter, ALL the water going over the falls would be diverted to the hydro faclity. >.>.>.>.>.>.>.>.>.>.>.>.>.>.>.>.>.>.>.>.>.>.>.>.>.> sheldon mainsseward neighborhoodminnea

Re: [Mpls] energy policy

ociety (and the IEEE) are wrong. >With all due respect to Sheldon Mains, the first hydroelectric plant in >the western hemisphere was in Paterson, New Jersey. The city was founded >by Alexander Hamilton who formed the Society for Useful >Manufacturing. This was before Hamilton tripped

Re: [Mpls] Public schools

have been at suburban schools. >.>.>.>.>.>.>.>.>.>.>.>.>.>.>.>.>.>.>.>.>.>.>.>.>.> sheldon mainsseward neighborhoodminneapolis [EMAIL PROTECTED] the shameless agitator in the electronic town square yes, i really am running for library board. chec

Re: [Mpls] Art-a-whirl ROCKS

ere again today (after the Open Book Celebration). >.>.>.>.>.>.>.>.>.>.>.>.>.>.>.>.>.>.>.>.>.>.>.>.>.> sheldon mainsseward neighborhoodminneapolis [EMAIL PROTECTED] the shameless agitator in the electronic tow

Re: [Mpls] nellie stone johnson

owser). ><><><><><><><><><><><><><><><><>< Sheldon Mains, [EMAIL PROTECTED], Seward Neighborhood, Minneapolis "Technology is the campfire around which we tell our stories." --

Re: [Mpls] Hardward stores

Nor was River-Lake True Value on 36th and East Lake mentioned. All kinds of wierd fitings and screws in the basement plus people who know all the strange things that happen when painting or refinishing old things. >.>.>.>.>.>.>.>.>.>.>.>.>.>.>.

Re: [Mpls] Mn property tax reform-library ref.

here didn't make sense to me. >Is $140 million all the state was willing to allow? >Wizard Marks, Central NO,the state had nothing to do with a city bond referendum. sheldon >.>.>.>.>.>.>.>.>.>.>.>.>.>.>.>.>.>.>.>.>.>.&g

[Mpls] "The Nellie Stone Johnson Hall of Community Activists"

t with five activists, each with a sculpture, painting and story. Every three or four or five years, we add an activist. Here's the first rule for picking the activists: Except for Nellie, no one who was elected to office can qualify. (I'll be nominating Al Hage). >.>.>.

Re: [Mpls] Fwd: CyberLaw Journal story

ted to the Internet. I'll check on that. >.>.>.>.>.>.>.>.>.>.>.>.>.>.>.>.>.>.>.>.>.>.>.>.>.> sheldon mainsseward neighborhoodminneapolis [EMAIL PROTECTED] the shameless agitator in the electronic town square yes, i really am running for libra

Re: [Mpls] 45th parallel

Broadway runs on a township line from the federal land survey done in the 1800's. The land survey had basically nothing to do with the lines of lattatude (45 degree of latatude). Township lines are one mile apart. Sheldon Mains, Seward, Minneapolis (Way too much of a urban planning/geog

Re: [Mpls] Last endorsed Republican leaves office in Minneapolis

t Republican Taliban (the term used by a Republican) are not interested in supporting any moderates. >Steve Brandt brings our attention to a sign of the political times: >http://startribune.com/viewers/qview/cgi/qview.cgi?story=84338466 >.>.>.>.>.>.>.>.>

Re: [Mpls] juneteenth

early, I probably missed some. It seems that a lot of people want better service at the North Regional Library (not surprising considering how dead it seems.) People seem very interested in better (including Sunday) hours. >.>.>.>.>.>.>.>.>.>.>.>.>.>.>.>

Re: [Mpls] Junteenth

>Unfortunately Sheldon Mains left a little early so I did not see him at the >Celebration of Galveston, Texas slaves who found out they were free long >after the emancipation proclamation. One of the things I like about Junteenth is that it celebrates the importance of access to in

Re: [Mpls] RE: Light rail and utilities

Back 25 years ago when I was doing engineering for the phone company that is now named Qwest, there were electric and telephone cables in each street in downtown Minneapolis (and St. Paul and Duluth). With the expansion of downtown and the multiple telecommunications providers now in the market, t

Re: [Mpls] Hohmann proposed new Internet policy for Mpls. PublicLibrary

e wanted us to pull a program that he thought was too positive toward his opponent. He claimed that the use of some four letter words made it pornography and that we HAD TO pull the program. Have I made my position clear? >.>.>.>.>.>.>.>.>.>.>.>.>.>.>.&

Re: [Mpls] Middler Questions on Library Internet Filters

quot;technology will solve the problem." Second, a number of school districts have clear Internet use policies for students. Policies the students have to sign. They include logical consequences--loss of Internet access for abuse of the privilege. ...snip > >Sheldon, Have I made m

Re: [Mpls] What an evening!

ed this list and E-Democracy--I spent a lot of time explaining how this list and MN E-Democracy worked to progressive activists from aroundthe country. >.>.>.>.>.>.>.>.>.>.>.>.>.>.>.>.>.>.>.>.>.>.>.>.>.> sheldon mains

Re: [Mpls] NRP Petition drive may have to start over

elections means that on average, the voters are more conservative--more interested in keeping their property taxes down. >.>.>.>.>.>.>.>.>.>.>.>.>.>.>.>.>.>.>.>.>.>.>.>.>.> sheldon mains, seward neighborhood,

Re: [Mpls] Show of Unity Calling for Tolerance

Remember: our rules allow pointed disagreement, but require respectful discussion. -- I will be there. sheldon mains Candidate for Minneapolis Library Board [EMAIL PROTECTED] >We invite you to join us this Sunday, September 23 at 12:30 p.m. in Peavey >Plaza >on the Nicollet Mall to de

Re: [Mpls] Cyber Terrorism in the 2001 Election

Remember: our rules allow pointed disagreement, but require respectful discussion. -- The Mayor's campaign site is also hosted by campaignoffice.com/Avenet (as is mine). sheldon mains candidate for library board http://www.mainsforlibrary.org [EMAIL PROTECTED] >Remember: our rul

Re: [Mpls] candidate weblist

>.>.>.>.>.>.>.>.>.>.>.>.>.>.>.>.>.>.>.>.>.>.>.>.>.> sheldon mainsseward neighborhoodminneapolis [EMAIL PROTECTED] Candidate for Minneapolis Library Board of Trustees DFL/Labor endorsed Change is overdue http://www.mainsforlibrary.org _

[Mpls] Final steps in library architect selection process

ity Hall . >.>.>.>.>.>.>.>.>.>.>.>.>.>.>.>.>.>.>.>.>.>.>.>.>.> sheldon mainsseward neighborhoodminneapolis [EMAIL PROTECTED] Candidate for Minneapolis Library Board of Trustees DFL/Labor endorsed Change is overdue http://www.mainsforlibrary.org

[Mpls] Architect Selection Process

o get to know Minneapolis? Scherer clearly understands libraries and Minneapolis. His firm has given us some great buildings that will still be great in fifty years. It is a firm with a national reputation. Lets go with the excitement. >.>.>.>.>.>.>.>.>.>.>.>.

[Mpls] Library Architect Selection

he project and be the lead architects. So, in the case of Pelli, the committee will not be interviewing the primary architect on the project--they will be interviewing Cesar Pelli--the firm owner. >.>.>.>.>.>.>.>.>.>.>.>.>.>.>.>.>.>.>.>

[Mpls] Planetarium (was League of Women Voters....)

stick to the real issues. If you don't support the planetarium, just say so. Don't raise non-issues. (Just to be clear, I support the planetarium project--even though I have trouble typing the word planetarium ;-} ) sheldon >.>.>.>.>.>.>.>.>.>.>.&g

Re: [Mpls] Strib opinion piece on community libraries

and wanted to get books to everyone in the city. At one point, she served as the librarian at the old East Lake Library (now Northern Sun Merchandising). I'd like to see the East Lake Library re-named the Gratia Countryman Library. sheldon >.>.>.>.>.>.>.>.>.&

Re: [Mpls] Strib opinion piece on community libraries

mmunity libraries than the library management is interested in providing. >.>.>.>.>.>.>. My campaign needs lawn sign locations on main streets in Minneapolis. Email me at shel@mtn@org if you are willing to take a sign. sheldon mainsseward neighborhoodminneapolis [EMAI

[Mpls] How about a Community Technology Day in Mpls?

org/ LISC's Making Connections http://www.liscnet.org/sandiego/ San Diego Community Tech Group http://www.mediamanage.net/sdctg.html Southern California Tribal Digital Village http://www.sctdv.net/ >.>.>.>.>.>.>.>.>.>.>.>.>.>.>.>.>.>

Re: [Mpls] Statues to be built, Activist Hall of Fame

David and Earl and the list. Yes we need to acknowledge our activists. It shows people that you do not need to hold eleective office to make a differnce. Below is a suggestion I made last fall and again last winter. RT said it was a good idea. I'm still waiting for a few more people to speak up.

[Mpls] Decorum

managers on the list. When that happens, we see mass unsubsriptions to the list. sheldon . > . > . > . > . > . > . > . > . > . > . > . > . > . > . > . > . sheldon mains cell 612/618-7149 board me

Re: [Mpls] Power out of XCEL

on a clear day. If the local corporations would stop changing their names to made-up words, maybe we could spelll them. sheldon >.>.>.>.>.>.>.>.>.>.>.>.>.>.>.>.>.>.>.>.>.>.>.>.>.> sheldon mains, sewa

Re: [Mpls] Re: Lucky!!For Free Speech/Unfinanced Voices Count!!

involved with a number of campaigns and none of them got any money from the party. sheldon >.>.>.>.>.>.>.>.>.>.>.>.>.>.>.>.>.>.>.>.>.>.>.>.>.> sheldon mains, seward neighborhood, minneapolis [EMAIL PROTECTED] the shamele

Re: [Mpls] New Central Library--oops forgot to sign

ional" like Gavide (sp?) Common, and industrial commercial (Convention Center). It meets the limitations well-- a small site, five to six story building, and works well as a library and center of the community. >.>.>.>.>.>.>.>.>.>.>.>.>.>.>.>.>

Re: [Mpls] Glass, heating, and new library

locked away (except for a good historic collection that is a very small percentage of the library). There are research libraries and museums that are there to protect historically significant resources. >.>.>.>.>.>.>.>.>.>.>.>.>.>.>.>.>.&

[Mpls] Not a Mpls Issue: Got Ethanol? (a tanker just went down)

rules. The rules are established by Minnesota E-Democracy to keep these lists useful for the majority of the participants. We will enforce the rules! sheldon . > . > . > . > . > . > . > . > . > . > . > . > . > . > . > . >

[Mpls] A little information on running this list

newed admiration for David's work. Those administrative issues take a significant amount of time! Thank you David for returning! sheldon . > . > . > . > . > . > . > . > . > . > . > . > . > . > . > . > . sheldon mains cell 612/

Re: [Mpls] New Central Library schematic design: web link

>How disappointingly predictable: another glass box. Ann Berget Kingfield Actually, it is far from a glass box. The central atrium will be a great public space. The mixture of textures on the exterior (including Kasota (Minnesota) Stone(Norwest Tower material), the roof of the atrium, the plan

RE: [Mpls] property taxes(Theft by government)

e. For the size house, my taxes in Seward in Mpls are a lot lower. Sheldon Mains, Seward, Mpls, [EMAIL PROTECTED] ___ Minneapolis Issues Forum - A City-focused Civic Discussion - Mn E-Democracy Post messages to: mailto:mpls@;mnforum.org Subscribe, Unsubscr

[Mpls] Blame the legislature for the big residential tax increases

, if I'm right, don't blame the city--blame the legislature that has been bought by the business interests. I'm not 100% sure of all the details above and would love to hear from a legislator or city tax specialist. Sheldon Mains Seward Minneapolis [EMAIL PROTECTED] JIM GRAHAM w

RE: [Mpls] Pawlenty supporting Minneapolis Corporate Welfare

Now most people will say I'm left of center (Seward is one of the few places in the country where I can feel like a conservative) but: Since when is it automatic that when something is good for a corporation, it's bad for the neighborhood? I just don't follow the logic of that!

RE: [Mpls] Uptown Apartment Bldgs Sold (City Regulations Blamed)

charged for SANITARY sewer use for water you put on your garden or your yard or use to wash your car. How this penalizes multifamily buildings is beyond me. Sheldon mains, seward, [EMAIL PROTECTED] "The key issue raising (Frenz's) blood pressure is the way Minneapolis calculates storm-

RE: [Mpls] Roosevelt, Southeast, Webber Park and the Walker libraries to close?

http://www.startribune.com/stories/462/3749578.html With this post I'm probably making the decision not to try again for a Library Board seat: During the last election I raised the issue of closing some branch libraries a few times --much to the displeasure of the people in the neighborhoods. He

RE: [Mpls] Roosevelt, Southeast, Webber Park and the Walker libraries to close?

With this post I'm probably making the decision not to try again for a Library Board seat: . Forgot to sign the last email-new computer--haven't posted for a while-sorry: sheldon mains, seward neighborhood, minneapolis, [EMAIL PROTECTED] TEMPORARY REMINDER: 1. Send all post

RE: [Mpls] Planetarium

te, Minneapolis Public Library Board of Trustees >www.mikeforlibrary.org >www.mahohmannbizplans.com >.>.>.>.>.>.>.>.>.>.>.>.>.>.>.>.>.>.>.>.>.>.>.>.>.> sheldon mainsseward neighborhoodminneapolis [EMAIL

[Mpls] Library Planning: The Nellie Stone Johnson Hall of CommunityLeaders"

the activists: Except for Nellie, no one who was elected to office can qualify. (I'll be nominating Al Hage. Matt Little is another person to nominate). >.>.>.>.>.>.>.>.>.>.>.>.>.>.>.>.>.>.>.>.>.>.>.>.>.> sh

[Mpls] thank you to the list

everyone on this list for their support for the last nine months. sheldon >.>.>.>.>.>.>.>.>.>.>.>.>.>.>.>.>.>.>.>.>.>.>.>.>.> sheldon mainsseward neighborhoodminneapolis

Re: [Mpls] What's missing?

#x27;haha creek and Bloomington Ave Public libraries in Minneapolis elementary schools. Very poorly attended high school basket ball games at the Armory Miniature golf behind Porky's on West Lake Porky's on 22nd and East Lake >.>.>.>.>.>.>.>.>.>.

[Mpls] New library public meetings start Monday

This is your chance to comment on the new downtown library EARLY in the design process. Starting MONDAY!. (For more information, http://www.mpls.lib.mn.us/design_kickoff.asp New Central Library Design Kickoff Week November 26 to December 2

[Mpls] New library public meetings start Monday

forgot to sign it: >.>.>.>.>.>.>.>.>.>.>.>.>.>.>.>.>.>.>.>.>.>.>.>.>.> sheldon mainsseward neighborhoodminneapolis [EMAIL PROTECTED] the shameless agitator in the electronic town square ___

RE: [Mpls] Property Taxes on Rental Housing.

I also found it interesting that the taxes on the rental duplex we own in Seward (next to our house) went up 7.3 %. (yes, a left wing shameless agitator can also be a landlord) The value did increase about 8.4%. What happened to that tax break promised by the Republican House? Who got the tax b

Re: [Mpls] You're absolutely right about property taxes....

er than the current market value of your property, your value will go up, not down. - sheldon mains, seward neighborhood, minneapolis [EMAIL PROTECTED] if only lower case letters were good enough for e e commings. ___ Minneapolis Issues Forum -

Re: [Mpls] Deputy Mayor, David Fey

speaking as a seward resident: I DON'T want to give up David Fey. Sort of the opposite of NIMBY--I want to keep David working in my back yard. Oh well, maybe this is just part of the plot for Seward to take over control of the world (or at least Minneapolis ) ;-} sheldon mains, s

[Mpls] Open appointment process

ld make it a more open process. >.>.>.>.>.>.>.>.>.>.>.>.>.>.>.>.>.>.>.>.>.>.>.>.>.> sheldon mainsseward neighborhoodminneapolis [EMAIL PROTECTED] the shameless agitator in the electronic town square

RE: [Mpls] Open appointment process

Go to the City Clerk's web page at http://www.ci.minneapolis.mn.us/citywork/clerk/index.shtml and click on the boards link. This will have the boards, commissions, committees, etc where the current city council and mayor have provided notice of open appointment. It is probably possible for the n

Re: [Mpls] need Issues List volunteers at Citizen's Fair--Jan.2

I'll bring the banner and the electronic town square model (it attracts people) sheldon seward [EMAIL PROTECTED] > Hey List Folks: > > Got a call from a guy on RT's transition team. They're having >a Citizens Open House on Jan. 2 from 3-6 p.m. at City Hall. And they >wanted to know

Re: [Mpls] need Issues List volunteers at Citizen's Fair--Jan.2

Just to be clear--WE STILL NEED SOMEONE to staff the table. I'll bring the banner and the electronic town square model (it attracts people) sheldon seward [EMAIL PROTECTED] > Hey List Folks: > > Got a call from a guy on RT's transition team. They're having >a Citizens Open House on

Re: [Mpls] Library Site Selection

Here are a few more considerations to add to Colin's great summary of the issues: Key: > equals Colin comments SM: equals my additions SM:The committee asked the architects to pursue two options--the Library AND planetarium on the North block or the Library AND the Planetarium on the South block

[Mpls] Just 2 days left to make your tax deductible contribution

>Following is a blatant plea for money for Minnesota E-Democracy--the >organization the sponsors the Minneapolis Issues list. So-- you want more voices in the discussion of politics, and you want freedom of speech. Support more voices and freedom of speech and at the same time lower your

RE: [Mpls] Sore feelings on the Mpls City Council

nyone. Hey, as Barbara Johnson told Natalie Johnson Lee, "your vote is yours until you cast it." This is politics folks--vote changes happen! >.>.>.>.>.>.>.>.>.>.>.>.>.>.>.>.>.>.>.>.>.>.>.>.>.> sheldon mainss

Re: [Mpls] Form over function?

ptions for design of the Planetarium. The idea of taking two weeks to further review the program and the north block makes sense. This is the most significant public building Minneapolis will build in the next 50 years. We should take the time to do it right. >.>.>.>.>.>.>

[Mpls] New library: Floors, design flexiblity

(and i did go back and take out some rather nasty editorial comments that were in the first draft). >.>.>.>.>.>.>.>.>.>.>.>.>.>.>.>.>.>.>.>.>.>.>.>.>.> sheldon mainsseward neig

Re: [Mpls] Library Site Selection

>Karen states: > >Carol you bring up some good points for choosing the current site for the >library. But I want to bring up one down fall to that choice. That if the >current site is chosen then the collection has to be moved to another site >and then of course moved back again. I have heard f

[Mpls] Minneapolis e-Library

We've discussed the new physical downtown library. Time to change the subject and talk about what can be done to improve our virtual library. MPL has taken some small steps to use the Internet to improve service and access to information: The on-line catalog (this was a REALLY big deal just last

[Mpls] fundraising for mpls community organizations

h the workshop and clinic take place at MAP's office at 2233 University Avenue West, St. Paul, Minnesota. MAP is a nonprofit organization that provides management help to other nonprofits. >.>.>.>.>.>.>.>.>.>.>.>.>.>.>.>.>.>.>.&

Re: [Mpls] New Guthrie

Now this is just based on seeing the information and pictures in the STrib but: I tend to like the proposal for the Guthrie. (I also think the Weisman is a great addition to a rather boring campus. An "industrial" looking building does not have to look industrial. I think this one works. It se

[Mpls] Central Library site

Interesting meeting at the Library Implementation Committee this afternoon. First, the architects discussed the lay-out options for the north (smaller block). They basically said that while it could be done, that they would not recommend the north block because it was too tight--just not enough s

[Mpls] Central Library site

> >Interesting meeting at the Library Implementation Committee this afternoon. Sorry--forgot to sign it >.>.>.>.>.>.>.>.>.>.>.>.>.>.>.>.>.>.>.>.>.>.>.>.>.> sheldon mains, seward neighborhood,

Re: [Mpls] THE appalling Redistricting Commission

k at >the appointments in context (party and ward in parentheses): >.>.>.>.>.>.>.>.>.>.>.>.>.>.>.>.>.>.>.>.>.>.>.>.>.> sheldon mainsseward neighborhoodminneapolis [EMAIL PROTECTED] the shameless agitator in th

RE: [Mpls] Central Library site

egalitarian democracy, of US history. It is the monument to freedom of speech and the Bill of Rights. ><><><><><><><><><><><><><><><><>< Sheldon Mains, [EMAIL PROTECTED], Seward Neighborhood

Re: [Mpls] Richard Rose

the new library. The referendum would not have passed without him. sheldon mains seward ___ Minneapolis Issues Forum - A Civil City Civic Discussion - Mn E-Democracy Post messages to: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Subscribe, Unsubscribe, Digest option, and more: http://e

[Mpls] Snow Emergency/What's a parkway?

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