[Mpls] $32 million public contribution/goals for hiring minority and women contractors

[Shawn Lewis]

But there were some concerns. Council members pressed city 
staff and Ryan Vice President Rick Collins on goals for 
hiring minority and women contractors for the project and 
the possibility of locating a 5,000-square-foot Mexican 
consulate in the building rent-free.

All of Ryan's minority and women hiring goals exceed city 
requirements, but council members say they should push for 
higher goals in part because of the high number of minority 
residents living nearby. 

Ryan is conducting an open house from 3 p.m. to 5 p.m. 
today at its headquarters for women and minority contractors.

http://www.startribune.com/stories/462/4759109.html

Question:
1) What should the City of Minneapolis do to make sure Ryan Construction
is including women and minorities in the development of the Sear Project.
That is, how should Ryan be held accountable?

2)What types of sanctions can Ryan Construction faces if it fails?

3) Do you agree with these recommendations?

EDITORIAL  
 
Sears project must uphold civil rights laws
By: Pauline Thomas
Minnesota Spokesman-Recorder
Originally posted 10/29/2003
http://www.spokesman-recorder.com/News/Article/Article.asp?NewsID=34030&sID=16&Search=YES
Posted by Shawn Lewis, Field Neighborhood

 


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