[Mpls] Donating to the City

... Sheldon Mains Trustee Elect to the Minneapolis Library Board of Trustees http://www.MainsForLibrary.org [EMAIL PROTECTED], 612/618-7149 Seward Neighborhood, Minneapolis Original Message.. Matty Lang wrote: In all seriousness, I was thinking

[Mpls] Strib Editorial

: Sheldon Mains [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] Sent: Monday, October 03, 2005 10:37 AM To: 'mpls@mnforum.org' Subject: RE: [Mpls] Opus asks Mpls. to swap land The site OPUS wants is the old Nicollet Hotel block, just north of the new Central Library. A block the city has been unsuccessful

[Mpls] Library Budget

members and whoever is elected Mayor. sheldon ... Sheldon Mains DFL and Labor Endorsed Candidate for Minneapolis Library Board of Trustees http://www.MainsForLibrary.org [EMAIL PROTECTED], 612/618-7149 Mains for Library Committee, 2718 24th St. E., Mpls 55406

[Mpls] last chance you can pretend to be a political pundit

! - Laura and Sheldon Como Neighborhood and Seward Neighborhood ... Sheldon Mains DFL and Labor Endorsed Candidate for Minneapolis Library Board of Trustees http://www.MainsForLibrary.org [EMAIL PROTECTED], 612/618-7149 Mains for Library Committee, 2718 24th St. E., Mpls

[Mpls] (no subject)

Strib Editorial: Library crisis calls for stronger board We favor Duckor, Wittstock, Mains, Thaden, Krueger and Hooker to guide city libraries through hard decisions. http://www.startribune.com/stories/1519/5700328.html sheldon ... Sheldon Mains DFL and Labor

[Mpls] Important Ways and Means Committee Wednesday

... Sheldon Mains DFL and Labor Endorsed Candidate for Minneapolis Library Board of Trustees http://www.MainsForLibrary.org [EMAIL PROTECTED], 612/618-7149 Mains for Library Committee, 2718 24th St. E., Mpls 55406 It is incredibly important to this country that we have

RE: [Mpls] Zimmermann Denies Accusations on NRP

Slight correction, it was on Minnesota Public Radio, not NPR(National Public Radio) . Sheldon Mains Seward Neighborhood, Minneapolis, Minnesota Minneapolis City Councilmember Dean Zimmermann says he didn't take any bribes or solicit them. Zimmermann

RE: [Mpls] Opus asks Mpls. to swap land

) sheldon ... Sheldon Mains DFL and Labor Endorsed Candidate for Minneapolis Library Board of Trustees http://www.MainsForLibrary.org [EMAIL PROTECTED], 612/618-7149 Mains for Library Committee, 2718 24th St. E., Mpls 55406 It is incredibly important to this country that we

RE: [Mpls] Re: Mpls Digest, Vol 21, Issue 69

It was a great event--the music was awesome. I think I had wild rice fixed 8 different ways. Great buffalo and great venison. Brought a friend from my previous job who lives in the Woodbury and she was loved it. sheldon . Sheldon Mains Seward Neighborhood

[Mpls] Former ED of MTN to be on Democracy Now! Friday...

. ... Sheldon Mains DFL and Labor Endorsed Candidate for Minneapolis Library Board of Trustees http://www.MainsForLibrary.org [EMAIL PROTECTED], 612/618-7149 Mains for Library Committee, 2718 24th St. E., Mpls 55406 It is incredibly important to this country that we have

RE: [Mpls] N4N Candidate Forum

) ... Sheldon Mains DFL and Labor Endorsed Candidate for Minneapolis Library Board of Trustees http://www.MainsForLibrary.org [EMAIL PROTECTED], 612/618-7149 Mains for Library Committee, 2718 24th St. E., Mpls 55406 It is incredibly important to this country that we have

RE: [Mpls] how taxes work...

Just a few comments on Wizard's comments on the new central library. I am not on the library board now (nor have I ever been) but I do think building the new downtown library was the right decision. WizardMarks, Central: The new library did not need to be built, but the old central library

RE: [Mpls] Latest Vikings Stadium Proposal

of the funding structure but I think it was municipal bonds paid for by stadium income) (I have always questioned whether we really got a major league team.) ;-} sheldon . Sheldon Mains Seward Neighborhood, Minneapolis, Minnesota How long were the Vikings

RE: [Mpls] Turnout: Best and Worst by Precinct

P7 28.81% 4) W13 P6 27.39% 5) W13 P7 26.76% On average, all of the high precincts are higher income areas (all bordering the river or a lake except 8-7) sheldon ... Sheldon Mains DFL and Labor Endorsed Candidate for Minneapolis Library Board of Trustees http

[Mpls] DFL Central Committee tonight--any move for endorsements?

It was a non-event. No motions to endorse anyone for any of the offices that do not have current DFL endorsed candidates. No debate, no discussion--just no endorsements. sheldon ... Sheldon Mains DFL and Labor Endorsed Candidate for Minneapolis Library Board

RE: [Mpls] My spin on the 2005 primary, citywide and 8th ward

only 15.38% of the vote. So, what is my point? Before we speculate on what will happen, lets look at the history. The President has provided us with enough faith based analysis. I really don't need to read it on this list. sheldon . Sheldon Mains Seward

RE: [Mpls] election results

in the communities and neighborhoods of Minneapolis. Websites: www.MainsForLibrary.org www.LauraWatermanWittstock.com www.alanhooker.com www.rodkrueger.org ... Sheldon Mains DFL and Labor Endorsed Candidate for Minneapolis Library Board of Trustees http

[Mpls] RE: results page

results will start to be available on the City website by approximately 9:15 pm... Anyone know the details of why the results we be delayed by an hour? sheldon ... Sheldon Mains DFL and Labor Endorsed Candidate for Minneapolis Library Board of Trustees http

RE: [Mpls] FBI jurisdiction

silly me, i thought that the current so called republicans claimed to stand for less government and a strict interpretation of the constitution. WARNING--Sarcasm alert--the above was an attempt at sarcasm. sheldon . Sheldon Mains Seward Neighborhood, Minneapolis

RE: [Mpls] How taxes work. Why taxes are going up.

for owners of duplexes or triplexes. sheldon . Sheldon Mains Seward Neighborhood, Minneapolis, Minnesota .From Jason S., Harrison. .snip Nonetheless, my own analysis of the tax burden would lead me to believe the range within

RE: [Mpls] Unconditionally support Dean Zimmerman

in this fight. He is one of the most understanding and caring politicians we have in this city. sheldon ... Sheldon Mains DFL and Labor Endorsed Candidate for Minneapolis Library Board of Trustees http://www.MainsForLibrary.org [EMAIL PROTECTED], 612/618-7149 Mains

RE: [Mpls] KFAI candidate lists and profiles

). . Sheldon Mains Seward Neighborhood, Minneapolis, Minnesota -Original Message- From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] On Behalf Of Dan McGrath Sent: Friday, August 19, 2005 7:45 PM To: mpls@mnforum.org Subject: Re: [Mpls] KFAI candidate lists and profiles

RE: [Mpls] RE: Selling Naming Rights to Our Public Librarys etc

. ... Sheldon Mains DFL and Labor Endorsed Candidate for Minneapolis Library Board of Trustees http://www.MainsForLibrary.org [EMAIL PROTECTED], 612/618-7149 Mains for Library Committee, 2718 24th St. E., Mpls 55406 It is incredibly important to this country that we have people who run

RE: [Mpls] From Candidates Library Board Forum

Wizard Marks wrote: snip For example: no one seemed to understand that libraries are only about books secondarily. Libraries are about people snip Fourth: not one candidate had anything to say about thinking outside the box Topics I talked about (besides books)

RE: [Mpls] Skyway News story on Frank's Plumbing, Woodland

moved to my Neighborhood--Seward--at 29th and Franklin--about 1.5 miles away. According to our neighborhood newspaper, Woodland moved because they needed a lot more space. ... Sheldon Mains DFL and Labor Endorsed Candidate for Minneapolis Library Board of Trustees http

[Mpls] Hosmer Library Forum will be recorded by KFAI

and campaign volunteers. 6:30 to 8:00 PM. Tuesday, August 16 Hosmer Community Library 347 E. 36th St. Minneapolis MN 55408 (4th Ave S and 36th Street--just get off I-35 and head west about 3 blocks) sheldon ... Sheldon Mains DFL and Labor Endorsed Candidate for Minneapolis

RE: [Mpls] Absurdly long posts

or section titles (you can highlight these with two * at the beginning and end). sheldon . Sheldon Mains Seward Neighborhood, Minneapolis, Minnesota DFL and Labor Endorsed Candidate for Minneapolis Library Board of Trustees http://www.MainsForLibrary.org It is incredibly

[Mpls] Park thought police

and don't approach anyone is beyond me. sheldon ... Sheldon Mains DFL and Labor Endorsed Candidate for Minneapolis Library Board of Trustees http://www.MainsForLibrary.org [EMAIL PROTECTED], 612/618-7149 Mains for Library Committee, 2718 24th St. E., Mpls 55406

RE: [Mpls] library forum tonight at Franklin

? This Saturday at 2 PM is the second forum at Washburn Community Library Sheldon Mains DFL and Labor endorsed Candidate for Minneapolis Library Board of Trustees (one of 19 candidates--should be an interesting primary election) http://www.MainsForLibrary.org [EMAIL

RE: [Mpls] not quite rabbits

experiments on us (after fighting mice every fall when they find their way into our 95 year old house, I tend to believe that). sheldon Sheldon Mains Candidate for Minneapolis Library Board of Trustees DFL and Labor Endorsed (And one of two candidates who admit to being

RE: [Mpls] Met Council: Minneapolis loses population...

Sheldon Mains DFL and Labor Endorsed Candidate for Minneapolis Library Board of Trustees http://www.MainsForLibrary.org [EMAIL PROTECTED] 612/618-7149 Mains for Library Committee 2718 24th St. E., Mpls 55406 The change looks sort of like a rounding error: 2000: 382,747 2004

[Mpls] Campaigning on park property

Park in two weeks. I invite Gurban to have me arrested. We'll have an interesting discussion of the first amendment. I don't think that will happen because I expect (hope) the Park Board resolves this issue before Pride. sheldon Sheldon Mains DFL and Labor Endorsed

RE: [Mpls] Minneapolis Unwired

How does rating in the top 10 of the wi-fi cities (out of 100 that were rated) give us a low wi-fi rate? sheldon Sheldon Mains DFL and Labor Endorsed Candidate for Minneapolis Library Board of Trustees http://www.MainsForLibrary.org [EMAIL PROTECTED] 612/618

RE: [Mpls] Insanity at Airport

have more info? Am I right??? sheldon Sheldon Mains Candidate for Minneapolis Library Board of Trustees http://www.MainsForLibrary.org [EMAIL PROTECTED] 612/618-7149 Mains for Library Committee 2718 24th St. E., Mpls 55406 REMINDERS: 1. Be civil! Please read

[Mpls] Minneapolis DFL Convention Size

and 8. They were also the two largest wards at the convention--and thus were the two that and to move to the bleachers first.) Tim, do you have the actual turnout numbers by ward for the city convention? (not on website) sheldon, Seward neighborhood Sheldon Mains

[Mpls] Minneapolis City DFL Convention Parking and other things

, visit my new, improved website at http://www.MainsForLibrary.org Sheldon Mains Candidate for Minneapolis Library Board of Trustees http://www.MainsForLibrary.org [EMAIL PROTECTED] 612/618-7149 Mains for Library Committee 2718 24th St. E., Mpls 55406 REMINDERS: 1

[Mpls] e-Democracy/Minneapolis Issues at the City DFL convention this Saturday?

in. I'll print up sign-up forms and make the table reservation. We'll find the $60 fee someplace. We just need volunteers. Saturday, May 14, 9 AM until at least 3 PM. sheldon Sheldon Mains Technology solutions for nonprofit organizations. 612-618-7149, [EMAIL PROTECTED

[Mpls] Minneapolis Issues Forum PR at DFL convention?

someplace. We just need volunteers. Saturday, May 14, 9 AM until at least 3 PM. Sheldon Mains Technology solutions for nonprofit organizations. 612-618-7149, [EMAIL PROTECTED] http://sheldonmains.efoliomn1.com/ 2718 East 24th Street Minneapolis, Minnesota 55406

RE: [Mpls] Insane Obstacles to Common Sense at Library

it is done--you are seeing the basic structure now, not the finished product. While I liked the design drawing of it, I'm withholding final judgment until the building is done. sheldon Sheldon Mains Candidate for Minneapolis Library Board of Trustees http

[Mpls] Answer to Minneapolis traffic

Adapted from SiliconValley.com - Good Morning Silicon Valley: The answer to Minneapolis traffic: Not wider highways. Skinnier cars: http://www.mitsuoka-motor.com/english/lineup/microcar/index.html [Humor alert--this is a joke] sheldon Sheldon Mains Candidate

[Mpls] Candidate forums for Park and Library Board

an opportunity to vote on endorsements in these important races, so take this chance to learn more about the candidates! Sheldon Mains Candidate for Minneapolis Library Board of Trustees http://www.MainsForLibrary.org [EMAIL PROTECTED] 612/618-7149 Mains

[Mpls] Ethics of rules committee elections

I've been at many of the DFL ward conventions when the Rules committee elections were held. I the cases I've seen, there are usually candidates from both Mayor races nominated. Those supporting RT have usually been wearing RT stickers when they addressed the conventions. Those supporting

[Mpls] Planetarium included in bonding bill

Sheldon Mains Technology solutions for nonprofit organizations. 612-618-7149, [EMAIL PROTECTED] http://sheldonmains.efoliomn1.com/ 2718 East 24th Street Minneapolis, Minnesota 55406 REMINDERS: 1. Be civil! Please read the NEW RULES at http://www.e-democracy.org/rules

[Mpls] KBEM Update

Jazz88 KBEM Sheldon Mains Technology solutions for nonprofit organizations. 612-618-7149, [EMAIL PROTECTED] http://sheldonmains.efoliomn1.com/ 2718 East 24th Street Minneapolis, Minnesota 55406 REMINDERS: 1. Be civil! Please read the NEW RULES at http://www.e

RE: [Mpls] Stormwater Utility Fee

. . Sheldon Mains Seward Neighborhood, Minneapolis, Minnesota 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

[Mpls] FW: Freedom of Information Day Awards and Events

/cogi.html Contact: Mary Treacy [EMAIL PROTECTED] 612 781 4234 . Sheldon Mains Seward Neighborhood, Minneapolis, Minnesota 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

[Mpls] Motional Award named after Minneapolis Native

. For additional information, contact: Mary Treacy 612 781 4234 [EMAIL PROTECTED] . Sheldon Mains Seward Neighborhood, Minneapolis, Minnesota 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

RE: Hiawatha Stoplights (was Re: [Mpls] Personal Rapid Transit)

Perhaps someone else on the list can find a citation to the article or another source of information. I believe that there is actually some inadequacy with either the signal actuation, or sensing that makes effective coordination of train and auto traffic impossible without

RE: [Mpls] Update on the future of wireless internet in Minneapolis

of the potential benefit. This city initiative deserves the attention of all of us. . Sheldon Mains Seward Neighborhood, Minneapolis, Minnesota REMINDERS: 1. Be civil! Please read the NEW RULES at http://www.e-democracy.org/rules. If you think a member

RE: [Mpls] RE: Caucuses

loosing to Republicans or Greens, , they also use the caucus system. But more important, the DFL candidates for legislature in Minnesota in the last election came very close taking control of the Minnesota house. sheldon . Sheldon Mains Seward Neighborhood

RE: [Mpls] T-H-E W-I-N-G

md wrote: Rising costs of Keeping T-H-E W-I-N-G Snow-free Shuts down rest of Minneapolis Libraries! and why would you have to remove snow from the wing? This issue of shutting down libraries has a lot more to do with the Republicans in the Legislature and Governor Scarcity making major

RE: [Mpls] T-H-E W-I-N-G

. Such a mistake! dorie gallagher nokomis . Sheldon Mains Seward Neighborhood, Minneapolis, Minnesota 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

RE: [Mpls] Minneapolis Babble and Denial--the rest of the story

/AboutEstimates.htm and http://www.metrocouncil.org/metroarea/stats.htm . Sheldon Mains Seward Neighborhood, Minneapolis, Minnesota -Original Message- From: Victoria Heller Subject: [Mpls] Minneapolis Babble and Denial snip [Vicky here] Please cite your

[Mpls] RE: Libelous claims about Cedar Square West

of MN Press Release, (http://www.cala.umn.edu/PressReleases_rapson2.html) the Cedar-Riverside housing complex in Minneapolis, 1962-73 (the first federally funded New-Town-in-Town in the U.S.) sheldon . Sheldon Mains Seward Neighborhood, Minneapolis, Minnesota

RE: [Mpls] Cedar Square West receives 25 year award from AmericanInstitute of Architects

provide an alternative view of Minneapolis history. sheldon . Sheldon Mains Seward Neighborhood, Minneapolis, Minnesota -Original Message- Victoria Heller The following link highlights the award that I accepted as President of Cedar-Riverside

RE: [Mpls] KBEM

Cable Network). One of the funding sources envisioned was underwriting. Today underwriting is a joke at MTN and MCN has gone to selling its soul to local infomercials. . Sheldon Mains Seward Neighborhood, Minneapolis, Minnesota I couldn't agree more with Wendy's

RE: [Mpls] City Council politicking

. Sheldon Mains Seward Neighborhood, Minneapolis, Minnesota 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. For state and national

RE: [Mpls] Blowers Unite!

you also ban leaf suckers? (leaf blowers in the sucking mode) sheldon . Sheldon Mains Seward Neighborhood, Minneapolis, Minnesota REMINDERS: 1. Think a member has violated the rules? Email the list manager at [EMAIL PROTECTED] before continuing it on the list. 2

[Mpls] Minneapolis link to Gonzales hearing missed by media

for more info on this local resource. sheldon . Sheldon Mains Seward Neighborhood, Minneapolis, Minnesota 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

[Mpls] Comparing apples to bolts

or you hate it and can not see any of the benefits. I am not necessarily a supporter of PRT--it is one of many options that should be considered. Lets try to stick with honest comparisons. sheldon . Sheldon Mains Seward Neighborhood, Minneapolis, Minnesota Barbara

RE: [Mpls] What would PRT look like

and spacing of the supports --the size and design of the stations --whether or not you can keep the trees An example of ugly is the bridge approaches (:medieval legos) for the LRT at 28th Street and 31st Street. sheldon . Sheldon Mains Seward Neighborhood, Minneapolis

RE: [Mpls] KBEM

Broadcast power of sample Twin City FM Radio stations (FCC License) KBEM 2.15kW (2150W) KFAI 125W (0.125kW) KNOW 100kW KMOJ 1kW KWRS 100kW WGVX 2.6kW (105.1 FM Drive 105 - Lakeville) WGVZ 5.8kW (105.7 FM Drive 105 - Eden Prarie) K294AM 170W KFAI St. Paul translator (106.7 FM)

RE: [Mpls] KBEM

Forgot to include source: http://www.tvradioworld.com/region1/mn/Radio.asp?m=min also forgot to sign: . Sheldon Mains Seward Neighborhood, Minneapolis, Minnesota REMINDERS: 1. Think a member has violated the rules? Email the list manager at [EMAIL PROTECTED

RE: [Mpls] Bust the bank failure in Minneapolis (today's Strib)

in current Republican circles. sheldon . Sheldon Mains Seward Neighborhood, Minneapolis, Minnesota 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

RE: [Mpls] RE: Should the Mpls Schools be operating a radio station

. Sheldon Mains Seward Neighborhood, Minneapolis, Minnesota -Original Message- From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] On Behalf Of Ray Marshall Sent: Sunday, January 02, 2005 9:23 AM To: mpls@mnforum.org Subject: [Mpls] RE: Should the Mpls Schools

RE: [Mpls] RE: Should the Mpls Schools be operating a radiostation atall

(e.g. building a solar powered boat, KBEM, the video program, bringing Terry Lewis and Jimmy Jam in for programs. . Sheldon Mains Seward Neighborhood, Minneapolis, Minnesota REMINDERS: 1. Think a member has violated the rules? Email the list manager at [EMAIL

RE: [Mpls] Non-profit needing a computer?

. Sheldon Mains Technology solutions for nonprofit organizations. 612-618-7149, [EMAIL PROTECTED] http://sheldonmains.efoliomn1.com/ 2718 East 24th Street Minneapolis, Minnesota 55406 . Sheldon Mains Seward Neighborhood, Minneapolis, Minnesota REMINDERS: 1

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.

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: snip. 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 posts

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! sheldon mains

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

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-water fees based on the amount

[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 wrote: I do

[Mpls] A little information on running this list

admiration for David's work. Those administrative issues take a significant amount of time! Thank you David for returning! sheldon . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . sheldon mains cell 612/618-7149 board memberhome 612/729-4088

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

are established by Minnesota E-Democracy to keep these lists useful for the majority of the participants. We will enforce the rules! sheldon . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . sheldon mains cell 612/618-7149 board memberhome 612/729-4088

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

, not 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. . sheldon mains, seward neighborhood, minneapolis [EMAIL PROTECTED

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

?) 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. . sheldon mains, seward neighborhood, minneapolis [EMAIL PROTECTED] the shameless

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

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

Re: [Mpls] nellie stone johnson

: Except for Nellie, no one who was elected to office can qualify. (I'll be nominating Al Hage). Sheldon Mains, [EMAIL PROTECTED], Seward Neighborhood, Minneapolis Technology is the campfire around which we tell our stories. --Laurie Anderson as reported

Re: [Mpls] re: snow emergency

for St. Paul. . sheldon mainsseward neighborhoodminneapolis [EMAIL PROTECTED] the shameless agitator in the electronic town square ___ Minneapolis Issues Forum - A Civil City Civic Discussion - Mn E-Democracy Post messages

Re: [Mpls] THE appalling Redistricting Commission

): . sheldon mainsseward neighborhoodminneapolis [EMAIL PROTECTED] the shameless agitator in the electronic town square ___ Minneapolis Issues Forum - A Civil City Civic Discussion - Mn E-Democracy Post messages to: [EMAIL PROTECTED

[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

[Mpls] Central Library site

Interesting meeting at the Library Implementation Committee this afternoon. Sorry--forgot to sign it . sheldon mains, seward neighborhood, minneapolis [EMAIL PROTECTED] the shameless agitator in the electronic town square

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

[Mpls] fundraising for mpls community organizations

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. . sheldon mains, seward neighborhood, minneapolis [EMAIL PROTECTED] the shameless

[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

Re: [Mpls] Form over function?

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. . sheldon mainsseward neighborhoodminneapolis [EMAIL PROTECTED] the shameless

[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] 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

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] 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

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 if

[Mpls] Open appointment process

it a more open process. . sheldon mainsseward neighborhoodminneapolis [EMAIL PROTECTED] the shameless agitator in the electronic town square ___ Minneapolis Issues Forum - A Civil City Civic Discussion - Mn E-Democracy Post

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, seward

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

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 - A Civil City Civic

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

[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 ___ Minneapolis Issues Forum - A Civil City Civic Discussion - Mn E-Democracy Post

Re: [Mpls] What's missing?

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 . sheldon mainsseward neighborhoodminneapolis [EMAIL PROTECTED] the shameless agitator

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

be nominating Al Hage. Matt Little is another person to nominate). . sheldon mainsseward neighborhoodminneapolis [EMAIL PROTECTED] the shameless agitator in the electronic town square yes, i really am running for library board. check http://www.shamelessagitator.org

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