[Mpls] Park Board Ancient History Request

[Steve Cross]

I think that it's a safe bet that for most city governments the "Park & 
Recreation" function is an integral part of city government.  I'm 
curious when and how the separate status occurred in Minneapolis.  I've 
heard (uninformed) speculation that it's been that way in Minneapolis 
since forever and the reason was corruption in city government that make 
any current accusations look like child's play.  So its separateness was 
intended to try to remove it from city government corruption in the now 
distant past.  Would someone who knows for sure provide an explanation?

Steve Cross
Prospect Park