[Mpls] Park not appropriate site for athletic stadium .....

[Joan Berthiaume]

Thanks for your comments Jeanne,

Having attended every citizens advisory committee meeting for the proposed Nicollet Island Athletic field, and having read the Nick Coleman article this morning,  I would like to voice my observation. It was sad to see Nicollet Island residents and professional land planners being characterized as being in opposition to the parents of the students affected and others who sincerely believe in the benefits of competitive youth sports.

There is no one on that citizens advisory committee that would disagree with you  -  Minneapolis Parks are great places for athletic activities.  

The disagreement among the CAC members, that seems misunderstood by the public was: What is the best and most appropriate location for the  most well designed athletic field with the best amenities considering the opportunities and constraints presented.  Minneapolis Park Commissioners appear to be in the same posture.  

NO ONE ON THE CAC WAS OR IS AGAINST THE SCHOOL OR THE CHILDREN.

Most  CAC's meet many times over a period of a year or two.  This CAC, working on such a complex and controversial  issue was directed to start and complete their charge within four meetings.  The CAC may have been able to form a consensus if they had been given more time.     

Joan Berthiaume
Linden Hills   

----- Original Message ----- 
  From: Jeanne Harris<mailto:sistajeanne_13 at yahoo.com> 
  To: mpls at mnforum.org<mailto:mpls at mnforum.org> 
  Sent: Wednesday, October 19, 2005 11:10 AM
  Subject: [Mpls] Park not appropriate site for athletic stadium .....


  I find it more than ironic and just a little disingenous that some folk feel that a public park ( re: DeLaSalle ) is not appropriate for athletic activities/ but is perfectly fine for "private, exclusive" homes!!!!
      Jeanne Wynn


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