We Need Pedestrian Crossing Signs on S 6th St(1600/1500 blocks)

Thousands of pedestrians who Cross S 6th St between Riverside Plaza, MPHA
hi-rises, and Light Rail station face the risk of being hit by car. Given the
high number of pedestrians and cyclist who cross this street, the city of Mpls
should install pedestrian crossing signs. I observed this imminent danger about
6 years ago when I use to work there and tried to contact the city to encourage
them to install signs and recently CM Cam Gordon but nothing happened so far.
Today I contacted Anna Flintoft, Transportation Planner
Minneapolis Dept of Public Works - Transportation Planning and Engineering
309 2nd Avenue South - Room 301, Minneapolis, MN 55401
(612) 673-3885
<email obscured>
who somewhat reluctantly said: I will look into it and get back to you on
Monday.
I also reported the issue thru this website
http://www.seeclickfix.com/issues/28242
Although the city of Mpls calls itself "pedestrian friendly", in this
neighborhood it is bluntly the opposite of that. Please contact the City of
Mpls and tell them this is a safety issue and we need pedestrian signs on this
location before someone gets hurt. City of Minneapolis sends its employees to
this neighborhood to harshly enforce traffic laws while at the same time it
refuses to offer very basic services such as this one. I don't its fair!

I will also contact Anne. This (if it is the came location I am thinking of)
is something I have been agitating and seeking funding for this from the inside
for years and have found surprising resistance to it from within the street and
crossing experts in City Hall. They seem to mostly fear creating a false sense
of security that will lead to injuries. But people are already crossing. I have
done informal counts at this location and there is a steady stream of crossers
a;; day long and expecially at prayer time. We also did some research and it
is clear that this was a crossing before the street was closed for the
construction of the Plaza,

I am sorry I have not made more progress, and thank Mustafa for bringing it up
again.

Rest of post

I took a mini-video of the area Mustafa posted about:

Mustafa, any response from Public Works to your query?

Cam, thank for your recent update which included information related
to this topic:

1) The WBCC has taken a position in favor of time-limited
parking and speed bumps on 6th St S. My office has also heard from
numerous residents of both Riverside Plaza and the Cedars that they
would appreciate a safer crossing at the corner of old 17th Ave S and
6th St. Transit for Livable Communities and Sherman Associates may be
in a position to help the neighborhood fund a holistic traffic calming
project for 6th St. My office is eager to help organize around this
opportunity. I am asking for a few volunteers from WBCC to help work
on this project with my staff, TLC, and hopefully representatives from
the Riverside Plaza Tenants Association and the Cedars over the next
few months.

This is a great use of the forum to draw attention to everyday things
you want improved in your neighborhood. Don't be shy in creating new
topics like this (adding a photo or YouTube video is optional - but
can be quiet effective.)

Steven Clift - http://stevenclift.com
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On Fri, Apr 2, 2010 at 5:09 PM, Cam Gordon <<email obscured>> wrote:
>
> I will also contact Anne. This (if it is the came location I am thinking of)
is something I have been agitating and seeking funding for this from the inside
for years and have found surprising resistance to it from within the street and
crossing experts in City Hall. They seem to mostly fear creating a false sense
of security that will lead to injuries. But people are already crossing. I have
done informal counts at this location and there is a steady stream of crossers
a;; day long and expecially at prayer time. We also did some research and it
is clear that this was a crossing before the street was closed for the
construction of the Plaza,
>
>
>
> I am sorry I have not made more progress, and thank Mustafa for bringing it
up again.
>
>
>
> Cam
>
>> From: <email obscured>
>> Subject: [CedarRiv] We Need Pedestrian Crossing Signs on S 6th St(1600/1500
blocks)
>> To: mpls-cr@forums.e-democracy.org
>> Date: Sat, 3 Apr 2010 10:39:01 +1300
>>
>> Thousands of pedestrians who Cross S 6th St between Riverside Plaza, MPHA
hi-rises, and Light Rail station face the risk of being hit by car. Given the
high number of pedestrians and cyclist who cross this street, the city of Mpls
should install pedestrian crossing signs. I observed this imminent danger about
6 years ago when I use to work there and tried to contact the city to encourage
them to install signs and recently CM Cam Gordon but nothing happened so far.
Today I contacted Anna Flintoft, Transportation Planner
>> Minneapolis Dept of Public Works - Transportation Planning and Engineering
>> 309 2nd Avenue South - Room 301, Minneapolis, MN 55401
>> (612) 673-3885
>> <email obscured>
>> who somewhat reluctantly said: I will look into it and get back to you on
Monday.
>> I also reported the issue thru this website
http://www.seeclickfix.com/issues/28242
>> Although the city of Mpls calls itself "pedestrian friendly", in this
neighborhood it is bluntly the opposite of that. Please contact the City of
Mpls and tell them this is a safety issue and we need pedestrian signs on this
location before someone gets hurt. City of Minneapolis sends its employees to
this neighborhood to harshly enforce traffic laws while at the same time it
refuses to offer very basic services such as this one. I don't its fair!
>>
>> Mustafa Adam
>> Cedar Riverside, Minneapolis
>> Info about Mustafa Adam:
http://forums.e-democracy.org/p/4wDyLXQam3p1P5wPbAvvDg
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Thank you Steven for the video and documenting the need for safer pedestrian
signs, speed bumps, and pedestrian crossing lights with sounds. Even though the
video you posted is short, but it still shows how dangerous and busy that
street is. Once again thanks for the video and your time to share the video
with rest of us.

Abdirahman Mukhtar
Youth Program Manager
Pillsbury United Communities
Brian Coyle Center
P: 612-876-9300
F: 612-338-8421

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Behalf Of Steven Clift
Sent: Wednesday, May 05, 2010 2:46 PM
To: Cam Gordon
Cc: <email obscured>; Cedar Riverside Forum;
<email obscured>
Subject: Re: [CedarRiv] We Need Pedestrian Crossing Signs on S 6th St(1600/1500
blocks)

I took a mini-video of the area Mustafa posted about:

Mustafa, any response from Public Works to your query?

Cam, thank for your recent update which included information related
to this topic:

1) The WBCC has taken a position in favor of time-limited
parking and speed bumps on 6th St S. My office has also heard from
numerous residents of both Riverside Plaza and the Cedars that they
would appreciate a safer crossing at the corner of old 17th Ave S and
6th St. Transit for Livable Communities and Sherman Associates may be
in a position to help the neighborhood fund a holistic traffic calming
project for 6th St. My office is eager to help organize around this
opportunity. I am asking for a few volunteers from WBCC to help work
on this project with my staff, TLC, and hopefully representatives from
the Riverside Plaza Tenants Association and the Cedars over the next
few months.

This is a great use of the forum to draw attention to everyday things
you want improved in your neighborhood. Don't be shy in creating new
topics like this (adding a photo or YouTube video is optional - but
can be quiet effective.)

Steven Clift - http://stevenclift.com
Executive Director - http://E-Democracy.Org
Follow me - http://twitter.com/democracy
New Tel: +1.612.234.7072

On Fri, Apr 2, 2010 at 5:09 PM, Cam Gordon <<email obscured>> wrote:
>
> I will also contact Anne. This (if it is the came location I am thinking of)
is something I have been agitating and seeking funding for this from the inside
for years and have found surprising resistance to it from within the street and
crossing experts in City Hall. They seem to mostly fear creating a false sense
of security that will lead to injuries. But people are already crossing. I have
done informal counts at this location and there is a steady stream of crossers
a;; day long and expecially at prayer time. We also did some research and it
is clear that this was a crossing before the street was closed for the
construction of the Plaza,
>
>
>
> I am sorry I have not made more progress, and thank Mustafa for bringing it
up again.
>
>
>
> Cam
>
>> From: <email obscured>
>> Subject: [CedarRiv] We Need Pedestrian Crossing Signs on S 6th St(1600/1500
blocks)
>> To: mpls-cr@forums.e-democracy.org
>> Date: Sat, 3 Apr 2010 10:39:01 +1300
>>
>> Thousands of pedestrians who Cross S 6th St between Riverside Plaza, MPHA
hi-rises, and Light Rail station face the risk of being hit by car. Given the
high number of pedestrians and cyclist who cross this street, the city of Mpls
should install pedestrian crossing signs. I observed this imminent danger about
6 years ago when I use to work there and tried to contact the city to encourage
them to install signs and recently CM Cam Gordon but nothing happened so far.
Today I contacted Anna Flintoft, Transportation Planner
>> Minneapolis Dept of Public Works - Transportation Planning and Engineering
>> 309 2nd Avenue South - Room 301, Minneapolis, MN 55401
>> (612) 673-3885
>> <email obscured>
>> who somewhat reluctantly said: I will look into it and get back to you on
Monday.
>> I also reported the issue thru this website
http://www.seeclickfix.com/issues/28242
>> Although the city of Mpls calls itself "pedestrian friendly", in this
neighborhood it is bluntly the opposite of that. Please contact the City of
Mpls and tell them this is a safety issue and we need pedestrian signs on this
location before someone gets hurt. City of Minneapolis sends its employees to
this neighborhood to harshly enforce traffic laws while at the same time it
refuses to offer very basic services such as this one. I don't its fair!
>>
>> Mustafa Adam
>> Cedar Riverside, Minneapolis
>> Info about Mustafa Adam:
http://forums.e-democracy.org/p/4wDyLXQam3p1P5wPbAvvDg
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I checked with Public Works about this earlier this spring. They told me
that a crosswalk with a sign and a blinking light -- the only method they've
found workable to protect pedestrians -- will cost about $10,000 per
crosswalk. Taxes do not pay for this. The local citizens must bring the
money to the table.

I think three crosswalks are what is necessary on 6th Street:

1. At the intersection between D-Building and 1627 South Sixth Street
(MPHA property);
2. At a space between the Annex of Riverside Plaza and NW corner of 1627
South Sixth Street; and
3. At 6th Street and 16th Avenue

We have a lot of foot traffic in these areas, and people have not learned to
walk on sidewalks yet. Crossings, ideally would be done at the corners and
at the spot at 1627 S 6th and at the lamp post adjacent the Annex of
Riverside Plaza.

One concern that I would like to see all of us address is the amount of
walking we do on the boulevard. The grass is dying due to the abuse, and
from my window, it looks horrible.

So, $10,000 per crosswalk, a small new sidewalk and Ped-Xing sign at the
curb from near the lamp-post and across from the NW corner of 1627 S 6th,
and one Ped-Xing sign with blinkers (as with all) at 6th Street and 16th
Avenue -- with care to not walk on the boulevard.

One of the tenants' associations could serve as the non-profit organization
to receive $10.00 or more per household, with no signage until all three
signs are paid in full. Property owners may be interested in helping out,
but their budgets may not afford these ammenities.

Barry Peterson
1600 South Sixth Street - Annex
Riverside Plaza

Rest of post

On Wed, May 5, 2010 at 3:07 PM, Abdirahman Mukhtar <<email obscured>>wrote:

> Thank you Steven for the video and documenting the need for safer
> pedestrian signs, speed bumps, and pedestrian crossing lights with sounds.
> Even though the video you posted is short, but it still shows how dangerous
> and busy that street is. Once again thanks for the video and your time to
> share the video with rest of us.
>
> Abdirahman Mukhtar
> Youth Program Manager
> Pillsbury United Communities
> Brian Coyle Center
> P: 612-876-9300
> F: 612-338-8421
>
> -----Original Message-----
> From: mpls-cr@forums.e-democracy.org [mailto:
> mpls-cr@forums.e-democracy.org] On Behalf Of Steven Clift
> Sent: Wednesday, May 05, 2010 2:46 PM
> To: Cam Gordon
> Cc: <email obscured>; Cedar Riverside Forum;
> <email obscured>
> Subject: Re: [CedarRiv] We Need Pedestrian Crossing Signs on S 6th
> St(1600/1500 blocks)
>
> I took a mini-video of the area Mustafa posted about:
>
>

>
> Mustafa, any response from Public Works to your query?
>
> Cam, thank for your recent update which included information related
> to this topic:
>
> 1) The WBCC has taken a position in favor of time-limited
> parking and speed bumps on 6th St S. My office has also heard from
> numerous residents of both Riverside Plaza and the Cedars that they
> would appreciate a safer crossing at the corner of old 17th Ave S and
> 6th St. Transit for Livable Communities and Sherman Associates may be
> in a position to help the neighborhood fund a holistic traffic calming
> project for 6th St. My office is eager to help organize around this
> opportunity. I am asking for a few volunteers from WBCC to help work
> on this project with my staff, TLC, and hopefully representatives from
> the Riverside Plaza Tenants Association and the Cedars over the next
> few months.
>
>
> This is a great use of the forum to draw attention to everyday things
> you want improved in your neighborhood. Don't be shy in creating new
> topics like this (adding a photo or YouTube video is optional - but
> can be quiet effective.)
>
> Steven Clift - http://stevenclift.com
> Executive Director - http://E-Democracy.Org
> Follow me - http://twitter.com/democracy
> New Tel: +1.612.234.7072
>
>
>
> On Fri, Apr 2, 2010 at 5:09 PM, Cam Gordon <<email obscured>> wrote:
> >
> > I will also contact Anne. This (if it is the came location I am thinking
> of) is something I have been agitating and seeking funding for this from the
> inside for years and have found surprising resistance to it from within the
> street and crossing experts in City Hall. They seem to mostly fear creating
> a false sense of security that will lead to injuries. But people are already
> crossing. I have done informal counts at this location and there is a steady
> stream of crossers a;; day long and expecially at prayer time. We also did
> some research and it is clear that this was a crossing before the street was
> closed for the construction of the Plaza,
> >
> >
> >
> > I am sorry I have not made more progress, and thank Mustafa for bringing
> it up again.
> >
> >
> >
> > Cam
> >
> >> From: <email obscured>
> >> Subject: [CedarRiv] We Need Pedestrian Crossing Signs on S 6th
> St(1600/1500 blocks)
> >> To: mpls-cr@forums.e-democracy.org
> >> Date: Sat, 3 Apr 2010 10:39:01 +1300
> >>
> >> Thousands of pedestrians who Cross S 6th St between Riverside Plaza,
> MPHA hi-rises, and Light Rail station face the risk of being hit by car.
> Given the high number of pedestrians and cyclist who cross this street, the
> city of Mpls should install pedestrian crossing signs. I observed this
> imminent danger about 6 years ago when I use to work there and tried to
> contact the city to encourage them to install signs and recently CM Cam
> Gordon but nothing happened so far. Today I contacted Anna Flintoft,
> Transportation Planner
> >> Minneapolis Dept of Public Works - Transportation Planning and
> Engineering
> >> 309 2nd Avenue South - Room 301, Minneapolis, MN 55401
> >> (612) 673-3885
> >> <email obscured>
> >> who somewhat reluctantly said: I will look into it and get back to you
> on Monday.
> >> I also reported the issue thru this website
> http://www.seeclickfix.com/issues/28242
> >> Although the city of Mpls calls itself "pedestrian friendly", in this
> neighborhood it is bluntly the opposite of that. Please contact the City of
> Mpls and tell them this is a safety issue and we need pedestrian signs on
> this location before someone gets hurt. City of Minneapolis sends its
> employees to this neighborhood to harshly enforce traffic laws while at the
> same time it refuses to offer very basic services such as this one. I don't
> its fair!
> >>
> >> Mustafa Adam
> >> Cedar Riverside, Minneapolis
> >> Info about Mustafa Adam:
> http://forums.e-democracy.org/p/4wDyLXQam3p1P5wPbAvvDg
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--
Barry N. Peterson
1600 South Sixth Street - 334
Minneapolis, MN 55454
USA
1-612-605-8083

First i want to thank Steve and Barry for keeping this issue alive. Public
Works folks told me they will get back to me, which they never did. I am
wondering if there is anything else we can do, such as signing petition or more
media attention or may be challenge city budget cuts thru the court like some
folks challenged Gov. Pawlenty's state budget cuts. To me and many others this
is a safety issue and more important for that matter than sending dozens of
cops from at least 3 to 4 city, county, and state entities(MPD, UFMPD, Metro
Transit PD, Hennepin County Deputies etc). Hopefully next time there is a
neighbourhood $$ available, they will use something like this instead of those
fancy CCTV cameras or hiring city employees to do what they hired to do in the
first place.

Mustafa Adam
Minneapolis, MN

I am glad traffice concerns on this busy section are being concerned. This is
not only a heavily used pedestrian pathway, with the connection to the train
stations, but a very heavily used bike path, as this is the easiest conncection
from Cedar Riverside to downtown areas.

What is the possisility of restricting parking to one side of the street here,
and designating bike lane?

Also, the surface condition of 6th Street in front of the Bedlam building is
terrible mess of potholes and badly repaired holes. This is a bike / car
accident waiting to happen.

John Richard

Restricting parking to one side of the street on 6th Street would be very
difficult for residents. Parking is already very limited.

Fredda Scobey
Riverside Plaza Tenants' Association

<email obscured> said:

> I am glad traffice concerns on this busy section are being concerned. This
is not only a heavily used pedestrian pathway, with the connection to the
train stations, but a very heavily used bike path, as this is the easiest
conncection from Cedar Riverside to downtown areas.
>
> What is the possisility of restricting parking to one side of the street
here, and designating bike lane?
>
> Also, the surface condition of 6th Street in front of the Bedlam building
is terrible mess of potholes and badly repaired holes. This is a bike / car
accident waiting to happen.
>
> John Richard
> John Richard
> Phillips, Minneapolis
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Hello All,

I agree with Fredda. Restricting parking to one side on 6th street or any other
street in the neighborhood is not something we can recommend. It is already
very difficult and stressful for the residents in the neighborhood, who deal
with limited parking availability in the neighborhood. Our focus and priority
should be safety for all and communicating sustainable ways to improve the
safety and beauty of the neighborhood. Let us continue having these wonderful
dialogue and update each other. Thank you all.

Abdirahman Mukhtar
Youth Program Manager
Pillsbury United Communities
Brian Coyle Center
P: 612-876-9300
F: 612-338-8421

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Subject: Re: [CedarRiv] We Need Pedestrian Crossing Signs on S 6th St(1600/1500
blocks)

Restricting parking to one side of the street on 6th Street would be very
difficult for residents. Parking is already very limited.

Fredda Scobey
Riverside Plaza Tenants' Association

<email obscured> said:

> I am glad traffice concerns on this busy section are being concerned. This
is not only a heavily used pedestrian pathway, with the connection to the
train stations, but a very heavily used bike path, as this is the easiest
conncection from Cedar Riverside to downtown areas.
>
> What is the possisility of restricting parking to one side of the street
here, and designating bike lane?
>
> Also, the surface condition of 6th Street in front of the Bedlam building
is terrible mess of potholes and badly repaired holes. This is a bike / car
accident waiting to happen.
>
> John Richard
> John Richard
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1615 South Fourth Street
Minneapolis, MN 55454
612-338-4192
612-296-0118

Fredda Scobey
Cedar Riverside, Minneapolis
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We need another parking ramp for this neighborhood. The site that I suggest
is the African Mall and Bedlam Theater's combined surface lots. The city
should confiscate these two properties for the sake of providing a greater
need to the community, while allowing patrons to receive validation marks on
their parking receipts

Barry N. Peterson
DFL Vice Chair
Senate District 59, Ward 2, Precinct 10

Rest of post

On Thu, May 6, 2010 at 2:58 PM, Abdirahman Mukhtar <<email obscured>>wrote:

> Hello All,
>
> I agree with Fredda. Restricting parking to one side on 6th street or any
> other street in the neighborhood is not something we can recommend. It is
> already very difficult and stressful for the residents in the neighborhood,
> who deal with limited parking availability in the neighborhood. Our focus
> and priority should be safety for all and communicating sustainable ways to
> improve the safety and beauty of the neighborhood. Let us continue having
> these wonderful dialogue and update each other. Thank you all.
>
> Abdirahman Mukhtar
> Youth Program Manager
> Pillsbury United Communities
> Brian Coyle Center
> P: 612-876-9300
> F: 612-338-8421
>
> -----Original Message-----
> From: mpls-cr@forums.e-democracy.org [mailto:
> mpls-cr@forums.e-democracy.org] On Behalf Of <email obscured>
> Sent: Thursday, May 06, 2010 1:09 PM
> To: John Richard; mpls-cr@forums.e-democracy.org
> Subject: Re: [CedarRiv] We Need Pedestrian Crossing Signs on S 6th
> St(1600/1500 blocks)
>
> Restricting parking to one side of the street on 6th Street would be very
> difficult for residents. Parking is already very limited.
>
> Fredda Scobey
> Riverside Plaza Tenants' Association
>
>
>
> <email obscured> said:
>
> > I am glad traffice concerns on this busy section are being concerned.
> This
> is not only a heavily used pedestrian pathway, with the connection to the
> train stations, but a very heavily used bike path, as this is the easiest
> conncection from Cedar Riverside to downtown areas.
> >
> > What is the possisility of restricting parking to one side of the street
> here, and designating bike lane?
> >
> > Also, the surface condition of 6th Street in front of the Bedlam building
> is terrible mess of potholes and badly repaired holes. This is a bike / car
> accident waiting to happen.
> >
> > John Richard
> > John Richard
> > Phillips, Minneapolis
> > Info about John Richard: http://forums.e-
> democracy.org/p/8HBBSeQ0bBvxQn1apOatJ
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> 1615 South Fourth Street
> Minneapolis, MN 55454
> 612-338-4192
> 612-296-0118
>
>
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> Cedar Riverside, Minneapolis
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1600 South Sixth Street - 334
Minneapolis, MN 55454
USA
1-612-605-8083

I am glad that we are talking about south 6th street. Awhile ago, I inquired
from Councilman Cam on the need for repairing and resurfacing south 6th street.
To date there was no response or acknowledgment from the Minneapolis government
to this issue. South 6th street brings $9000 for tickets and fines every year
to the Minneapolis government,but this noble body neglected it so long.
We need this street from West of Cedar Avenue to South 15 Avenue fixed with the
money it generates to the government of Minneapolis.
Have a wonderful Friday folks
Mohamed
West Bank Cedar Riverside

Sent via BlackBerry from T-Mobile

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-----Original Message-----
From: Barry Peterson <<email obscured>>
Date: Thu, 6 May 2010 18:58:20
To: Abdirahman Mukhtar<<email obscured>>
Cc: <<email obscured>>; John Richard<<email obscured>>;
<mpls-cr@forums.e-democracy.org>
Subject: Re: [CedarRiv] We Need Pedestrian Crossing Signs on S 6th St(1600/1500
blocks)

We need another parking ramp for this neighborhood. The site that I suggest
is the African Mall and Bedlam Theater's combined surface lots. The city
should confiscate these two properties for the sake of providing a greater
need to the community, while allowing patrons to receive validation marks on
their parking receipts

Barry N. Peterson
DFL Vice Chair
Senate District 59, Ward 2, Precinct 10

On Thu, May 6, 2010 at 2:58 PM, Abdirahman Mukhtar <<email obscured>>wrote:

> Hello All,
>
> I agree with Fredda. Restricting parking to one side on 6th street or any
> other street in the neighborhood is not something we can recommend. It is
> already very difficult and stressful for the residents in the neighborhood,
> who deal with limited parking availability in the neighborhood. Our focus
> and priority should be safety for all and communicating sustainable ways to
> improve the safety and beauty of the neighborhood. Let us continue having
> these wonderful dialogue and update each other. Thank you all.
>
> Abdirahman Mukhtar
> Youth Program Manager
> Pillsbury United Communities
> Brian Coyle Center
> P: 612-876-9300
> F: 612-338-8421
>
> -----Original Message-----
> From: mpls-cr@forums.e-democracy.org [mailto:
> mpls-cr@forums.e-democracy.org] On Behalf Of <email obscured>
> Sent: Thursday, May 06, 2010 1:09 PM
> To: John Richard; mpls-cr@forums.e-democracy.org
> Subject: Re: [CedarRiv] We Need Pedestrian Crossing Signs on S 6th
> St(1600/1500 blocks)
>
> Restricting parking to one side of the street on 6th Street would be very
> difficult for residents. Parking is already very limited.
>
> Fredda Scobey
> Riverside Plaza Tenants' Association
>
>
>
> <email obscured> said:
>
> > I am glad traffice concerns on this busy section are being concerned.
> This
> is not only a heavily used pedestrian pathway, with the connection to the
> train stations, but a very heavily used bike path, as this is the easiest
> conncection from Cedar Riverside to downtown areas.
> >
> > What is the possisility of restricting parking to one side of the street
> here, and designating bike lane?
> >
> > Also, the surface condition of 6th Street in front of the Bedlam building
> is terrible mess of potholes and badly repaired holes. This is a bike / car
> accident waiting to happen.
> >
> > John Richard
> > John Richard
> > Phillips, Minneapolis
> > Info about John Richard: http://forums.e-
> democracy.org/p/8HBBSeQ0bBvxQn1apOatJ
> >
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> Executive Director, Riverside Plaza Tenants\' Association
> 1615 South Fourth Street
> Minneapolis, MN 55454
> 612-338-4192
> 612-296-0118
>
>
>
> Fredda Scobey
> Cedar Riverside, Minneapolis
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1600 South Sixth Street - 334
Minneapolis, MN 55454
USA
1-612-605-8083

Barry Peterson
Minnesota Senate District 59, Cedar-Riverside, University of Minnesota,
Minneapolis
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The problem that I would have with that, in addition to my general distrust
of the city seizing properties and the improbabilty of the city making such
an investment in this economy, is that what residents' want is FREE parking.
If paid ramp parking were the answer, more Riverside Plaza residents would
purchase space in the Riverside Plaza ramp.

We frequently hear from tenants with parking problems, and it's apparent
that the neighborhood housing was built with the notion that more residents
would rely on public transportation instead of car ownership. I don't deny
that being totally dependent on public transportation can be difficult now.
But perhaps as public transportation improves (the trains!!) the congestion
will ease. We can only hope.

Fredda Scobey
Riverside Plaza Tenants' Association

Barry Peterson <<email obscured>> said:

> We need another parking ramp for this neighborhood. The site that I
suggest
> is the African Mall and Bedlam Theater's combined surface lots. The city
> should confiscate these two properties for the sake of providing a greater
> need to the community, while allowing patrons to receive validation marks
on
> their parking receipts
>
> Barry N. Peterson
> DFL Vice Chair
> Senate District 59, Ward 2, Precinct 10
>
>
>
>
> On Thu, May 6, 2010 at 2:58 PM, Abdirahman Mukhtar <MukhtarA@puc-
mn.org>wrote:
>
> > Hello All,
> >
> > I agree with Fredda. Restricting parking to one side on 6th street or any
> > other street in the neighborhood is not something we can recommend. It is
> > already very difficult and stressful for the residents in the
neighborhood,
> > who deal with limited parking availability in the neighborhood. Our focus
> > and priority should be safety for all and communicating sustainable ways
to
> > improve the safety and beauty of the neighborhood. Let us continue having
> > these wonderful dialogue and update each other. Thank you all.
> >
> > Abdirahman Mukhtar
> > Youth Program Manager
> > Pillsbury United Communities
> > Brian Coyle Center
> > P: 612-876-9300
> > F: 612-338-8421
> >
> > -----Original Message-----
> > From: mpls-cr@forums.e-democracy.org [mailto:
> > mpls-cr@forums.e-democracy.org] On Behalf Of <email obscured>
> > Sent: Thursday, May 06, 2010 1:09 PM
> > To: John Richard; mpls-cr@forums.e-democracy.org
> > Subject: Re: [CedarRiv] We Need Pedestrian Crossing Signs on S 6th
> > St(1600/1500 blocks)
> >
> > Restricting parking to one side of the street on 6th Street would be very
> > difficult for residents. Parking is already very limited.
> >
> > Fredda Scobey
> > Riverside Plaza Tenants' Association
> >
> >
> >
> > <email obscured> said:
> >
> > > I am glad traffice concerns on this busy section are being concerned.
> > This
> > is not only a heavily used pedestrian pathway, with the connection to the
> > train stations, but a very heavily used bike path, as this is the easiest
> > conncection from Cedar Riverside to downtown areas.
> > >
> > > What is the possisility of restricting parking to one side of the
street
> > here, and designating bike lane?
> > >
> > > Also, the surface condition of 6th Street in front of the Bedlam
building

Rest of post

> > is terrible mess of potholes and badly repaired holes. This is a bike /
car
> > accident waiting to happen.
> > >
> > > John Richard
> > > John Richard
> > > Phillips, Minneapolis
> > > Info about John Richard: http://forums.e-
> > democracy.org/p/8HBBSeQ0bBvxQn1apOatJ
> > >
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> > Executive Director, Riverside Plaza Tenants\' Association
> > 1615 South Fourth Street
> > Minneapolis, MN 55454
> > 612-338-4192
> > 612-296-0118
> >
> >
> >
> > Fredda Scobey
> > Cedar Riverside, Minneapolis
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> Minneapolis, MN 55454
> USA
> 1-612-605-8083
>
> Barry Peterson
> Minnesota Senate District 59, Cedar-Riverside, University of Minnesota,
Minneapolis
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Executive Director, Riverside Plaza Tenants\' Association
1615 South Fourth Street
Minneapolis, MN 55454
612-338-4192
612-296-0118

The right of eminent domain should be used to take control of the two
parking lots in the 6th St and 16th Ave location. People complain about the
price of having their cars towed. A monthly parking fee will be far less
expensive. Enough of patting the residents on the back and playing
baby-sitter to them. They are adults with responsibilities. If they don't
want their cars towed, they should petition government to take over said
parking lots to put up a four-story ramp.

Barry N. Peterson
17-year resident
Riverside Plaza
Cedar-Riverside Neighborhood

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On Fri, May 7, 2010 at 9:21 AM, <<email obscured>> wrote:

> The problem that I would have with that, in addition to my general distrust
> of the city seizing properties and the improbabilty of the city making such
> an investment in this economy, is that what residents' want is FREE
> parking.
> If paid ramp parking were the answer, more Riverside Plaza residents would
> purchase space in the Riverside Plaza ramp.
>
> We frequently hear from tenants with parking problems, and it's apparent
> that the neighborhood housing was built with the notion that more residents
> would rely on public transportation instead of car ownership. I don't deny
> that being totally dependent on public transportation can be difficult now.
> But perhaps as public transportation improves (the trains!!) the congestion
> will ease. We can only hope.
>
> Fredda Scobey
> Riverside Plaza Tenants' Association
>
>
>
> Barry Peterson <<email obscured>> said:
>
> > We need another parking ramp for this neighborhood. The site that I
> suggest
> > is the African Mall and Bedlam Theater's combined surface lots. The city
> > should confiscate these two properties for the sake of providing a
> greater
> > need to the community, while allowing patrons to receive validation marks
> on
> > their parking receipts
> >
> > Barry N. Peterson
> > DFL Vice Chair
> > Senate District 59, Ward 2, Precinct 10
> >
> >
> >
> >
> > On Thu, May 6, 2010 at 2:58 PM, Abdirahman Mukhtar <MukhtarA@puc-
> mn.org>wrote:
> >
> > > Hello All,
> > >
> > > I agree with Fredda. Restricting parking to one side on 6th street or
> any
> > > other street in the neighborhood is not something we can recommend. It
> is
> > > already very difficult and stressful for the residents in the
> neighborhood,
> > > who deal with limited parking availability in the neighborhood. Our
> focus
> > > and priority should be safety for all and communicating sustainable
> ways
> to
> > > improve the safety and beauty of the neighborhood. Let us continue
> having
> > > these wonderful dialogue and update each other. Thank you all.
> > >
> > > Abdirahman Mukhtar
> > > Youth Program Manager
> > > Pillsbury United Communities
> > > Brian Coyle Center
> > > P: 612-876-9300
> > > F: 612-338-8421
> > >
> > > -----Original Message-----
> > > From: mpls-cr@forums.e-democracy.org [mailto:
> > > mpls-cr@forums.e-democracy.org] On Behalf Of <email obscured>
> > > Sent: Thursday, May 06, 2010 1:09 PM
> > > To: John Richard; mpls-cr@forums.e-democracy.org
> > > Subject: Re: [CedarRiv] We Need Pedestrian Crossing Signs on S 6th
> > > St(1600/1500 blocks)
> > >
> > > Restricting parking to one side of the street on 6th Street would be
> very
> > > difficult for residents. Parking is already very limited.
> > >
> > > Fredda Scobey
> > > Riverside Plaza Tenants' Association
> > >
> > >
> > >
> > > <email obscured> said:
> > >
> > > > I am glad traffice concerns on this busy section are being concerned.
> > > This
> > > is not only a heavily used pedestrian pathway, with the connection to
> the
> > > train stations, but a very heavily used bike path, as this is the
> easiest
> > > conncection from Cedar Riverside to downtown areas.
> > > >
> > > > What is the possisility of restricting parking to one side of the
> street
> > > here, and designating bike lane?
> > > >
> > > > Also, the surface condition of 6th Street in front of the Bedlam
> building
> > > is terrible mess of potholes and badly repaired holes. This is a bike /
> car
> > > accident waiting to happen.
> > > >
> > > > John Richard
> > > > John Richard
> > > > Phillips, Minneapolis
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> > > Executive Director, Riverside Plaza Tenants\' Association
> > > 1615 South Fourth Street
> > > Minneapolis, MN 55454
> > > 612-338-4192
> > > 612-296-0118
> > >
> > >
> > >
> > > Fredda Scobey
> > > Cedar Riverside, Minneapolis
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> > Barry N. Peterson
> > 1600 South Sixth Street - 334
> > Minneapolis, MN 55454
> > USA
> > 1-612-605-8083
> >
> > Barry Peterson
> > Minnesota Senate District 59, Cedar-Riverside, University of Minnesota,
> Minneapolis
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> Fredda Scobey
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> 1615 South Fourth Street
> Minneapolis, MN 55454
> 612-338-4192
> 612-296-0118
>
>
>

--
Barry N. Peterson
1600 South Sixth Street - 334
Minneapolis, MN 55454
USA
1-612-605-8083

All I can tell you is that Riverside Plaza tenants without ramp parking need
free street parking. We seldom hear about cars being towed; we often hear
about the scarcity of street or free parking. Finding street parking is a
big nuisance, but people do it to economise. This seems entirely logical to
me. If they felt they could afford ramp parking, it is available to
Riverside Plaza residents for a fee.

Fredda Scobey
Riverside Plaza Tenants' Association

Barry Peterson <<email obscured>> said:

> The right of eminent domain should be used to take control of the two
> parking lots in the 6th St and 16th Ave location. People complain about
the
> price of having their cars towed. A monthly parking fee will be far less
> expensive. Enough of patting the residents on the back and playing
> baby-sitter to them. They are adults with responsibilities. If they don't
> want their cars towed, they should petition government to take over said
> parking lots to put up a four-story ramp.
>
> Barry N. Peterson
> 17-year resident
> Riverside Plaza
> Cedar-Riverside Neighborhood
>
> On Fri, May 7, 2010 at 9:21 AM, <<email obscured>> wrote:
>
> > The problem that I would have with that, in addition to my general
distrust
> > of the city seizing properties and the improbabilty of the city making
such
> > an investment in this economy, is that what residents' want is FREE
> > parking.
> > If paid ramp parking were the answer, more Riverside Plaza residents
would
> > purchase space in the Riverside Plaza ramp.
> >
> > We frequently hear from tenants with parking problems, and it's apparent
> > that the neighborhood housing was built with the notion that more
residents
> > would rely on public transportation instead of car ownership. I don't
deny
> > that being totally dependent on public transportation can be difficult
now.
> > But perhaps as public transportation improves (the trains!!) the
congestion
> > will ease. We can only hope.
> >
> > Fredda Scobey
> > Riverside Plaza Tenants' Association
> >
> >
> >
> > Barry Peterson <<email obscured>> said:
> >
> > > We need another parking ramp for this neighborhood. The site that I
> > suggest
> > > is the African Mall and Bedlam Theater's combined surface lots. The
city
> > > should confiscate these two properties for the sake of providing a
> > greater
> > > need to the community, while allowing patrons to receive validation
marks

Rest of post

> > on
> > > their parking receipts
> > >
> > > Barry N. Peterson
> > > DFL Vice Chair
> > > Senate District 59, Ward 2, Precinct 10
> > >
> > >
> > >
> > >
> > > On Thu, May 6, 2010 at 2:58 PM, Abdirahman Mukhtar <MukhtarA@puc-
> > mn.org>wrote:
> > >
> > > > Hello All,
> > > >
> > > > I agree with Fredda. Restricting parking to one side on 6th street or
> > any
> > > > other street in the neighborhood is not something we can recommend.
It
> > is
> > > > already very difficult and stressful for the residents in the
> > neighborhood,
> > > > who deal with limited parking availability in the neighborhood. Our
> > focus
> > > > and priority should be safety for all and communicating sustainable
> > ways
> > to
> > > > improve the safety and beauty of the neighborhood. Let us continue
> > having
> > > > these wonderful dialogue and update each other. Thank you all.
> > > >
> > > > Abdirahman Mukhtar
> > > > Youth Program Manager
> > > > Pillsbury United Communities
> > > > Brian Coyle Center
> > > > P: 612-876-9300
> > > > F: 612-338-8421
> > > >
> > > > -----Original Message-----
> > > > From: mpls-cr@forums.e-democracy.org [mailto:
> > > > mpls-cr@forums.e-democracy.org] On Behalf Of
<email obscured>
> > > > Sent: Thursday, May 06, 2010 1:09 PM
> > > > To: John Richard; mpls-cr@forums.e-democracy.org
> > > > Subject: Re: [CedarRiv] We Need Pedestrian Crossing Signs on S 6th
> > > > St(1600/1500 blocks)
> > > >
> > > > Restricting parking to one side of the street on 6th Street would be
> > very
> > > > difficult for residents. Parking is already very limited.
> > > >
> > > > Fredda Scobey
> > > > Riverside Plaza Tenants' Association
> > > >
> > > >
> > > >
> > > > <email obscured> said:
> > > >
> > > > > I am glad traffice concerns on this busy section are being
concerned.
> > > > This
> > > > is not only a heavily used pedestrian pathway, with the connection to
> > the
> > > > train stations, but a very heavily used bike path, as this is the
> > easiest
> > > > conncection from Cedar Riverside to downtown areas.
> > > > >
> > > > > What is the possisility of restricting parking to one side of the
> > street
> > > > here, and designating bike lane?
> > > > >
> > > > > Also, the surface condition of 6th Street in front of the Bedlam
> > building
> > > > is terrible mess of potholes and badly repaired holes. This is a
bike /
> > car
> > > > accident waiting to happen.
> > > > >
> > > > > John Richard
> > > > > John Richard
> > > > > Phillips, Minneapolis
> > > > > Info about John Richard: http://forums.e-
> > > > democracy.org/p/8HBBSeQ0bBvxQn1apOatJ
> > > > >
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> > > > Fredda Scobey
> > > > Executive Director, Riverside Plaza Tenants\' Association
> > > > 1615 South Fourth Street
> > > > Minneapolis, MN 55454
> > > > 612-338-4192
> > > > 612-296-0118
> > > >
> > > >
> > > >
> > > > Fredda Scobey
> > > > Cedar Riverside, Minneapolis
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democracy.org/p/freddascobey
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> > > Barry N. Peterson
> > > 1600 South Sixth Street - 334
> > > Minneapolis, MN 55454
> > > USA
> > > 1-612-605-8083
> > >
> > > Barry Peterson
> > > Minnesota Senate District 59, Cedar-Riverside, University of Minnesota,
> > Minneapolis
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> > democracy.org/p/27BjqFT3vh4OTXwjQa6YRW
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> > Executive Director, Riverside Plaza Tenants\' Association
> > 1615 South Fourth Street
> > Minneapolis, MN 55454
> > 612-338-4192
> > 612-296-0118
> >
> >
> >
>
>
> --
> Barry N. Peterson
> 1600 South Sixth Street - 334
> Minneapolis, MN 55454
> USA
> 1-612-605-8083
>

--
Fredda Scobey
Executive Director, Riverside Plaza Tenants\' Association
1615 South Fourth Street
Minneapolis, MN 55454
612-338-4192
612-296-0118

The city already owns a couple parking lots in the neighborhood. Parking Lot A,
which is across from the Mixed Blood and Riverside Plaza on 4th Street, is
already in possession of the city and could be a ramp site. I also agree the
challenge is wanting to increase free parking.

Jennifer Blevins
Director, Brian Coyle Center
420 15th Avenue South
Minneapolis, MN 55454
612-876-9325

Rest of post

-----Original Message-----
From: mpls-cr@forums.e-democracy.org [mailto:mpls-cr@forums.e-democracy.org] On
Behalf Of Barry Peterson
Sent: Friday, May 07, 2010 12:49 PM
To: <email obscured>
Cc: Abdirahman Mukhtar; John Richard; mpls-cr@forums.e-democracy.org
Subject: Re: [CedarRiv] We Need Pedestrian Crossing Signs on S 6th St(1600/1500
blocks)

The right of eminent domain should be used to take control of the two
parking lots in the 6th St and 16th Ave location. People complain about the
price of having their cars towed. A monthly parking fee will be far less
expensive. Enough of patting the residents on the back and playing
baby-sitter to them. They are adults with responsibilities. If they don't
want their cars towed, they should petition government to take over said
parking lots to put up a four-story ramp.

Barry N. Peterson
17-year resident
Riverside Plaza
Cedar-Riverside Neighborhood

On Fri, May 7, 2010 at 9:21 AM, <<email obscured>> wrote:

> The problem that I would have with that, in addition to my general distrust
> of the city seizing properties and the improbabilty of the city making such
> an investment in this economy, is that what residents' want is FREE
> parking.
> If paid ramp parking were the answer, more Riverside Plaza residents would
> purchase space in the Riverside Plaza ramp.
>
> We frequently hear from tenants with parking problems, and it's apparent
> that the neighborhood housing was built with the notion that more residents
> would rely on public transportation instead of car ownership. I don't deny
> that being totally dependent on public transportation can be difficult now.
> But perhaps as public transportation improves (the trains!!) the congestion
> will ease. We can only hope.
>
> Fredda Scobey
> Riverside Plaza Tenants' Association
>
>
>
> Barry Peterson <<email obscured>> said:
>
> > We need another parking ramp for this neighborhood. The site that I
> suggest
> > is the African Mall and Bedlam Theater's combined surface lots. The city
> > should confiscate these two properties for the sake of providing a
> greater
> > need to the community, while allowing patrons to receive validation marks
> on
> > their parking receipts
> >
> > Barry N. Peterson
> > DFL Vice Chair
> > Senate District 59, Ward 2, Precinct 10
> >
> >
> >
> >
> > On Thu, May 6, 2010 at 2:58 PM, Abdirahman Mukhtar <MukhtarA@puc-
> mn.org>wrote:
> >
> > > Hello All,
> > >
> > > I agree with Fredda. Restricting parking to one side on 6th street or
> any
> > > other street in the neighborhood is not something we can recommend. It
> is
> > > already very difficult and stressful for the residents in the
> neighborhood,
> > > who deal with limited parking availability in the neighborhood. Our
> focus
> > > and priority should be safety for all and communicating sustainable
> ways
> to
> > > improve the safety and beauty of the neighborhood. Let us continue
> having
> > > these wonderful dialogue and update each other. Thank you all.
> > >
> > > Abdirahman Mukhtar
> > > Youth Program Manager
> > > Pillsbury United Communities
> > > Brian Coyle Center
> > > P: 612-876-9300
> > > F: 612-338-8421
> > >
> > > -----Original Message-----
> > > From: mpls-cr@forums.e-democracy.org [mailto:
> > > mpls-cr@forums.e-democracy.org] On Behalf Of <email obscured>
> > > Sent: Thursday, May 06, 2010 1:09 PM
> > > To: John Richard; mpls-cr@forums.e-democracy.org
> > > Subject: Re: [CedarRiv] We Need Pedestrian Crossing Signs on S 6th
> > > St(1600/1500 blocks)
> > >
> > > Restricting parking to one side of the street on 6th Street would be
> very
> > > difficult for residents. Parking is already very limited.
> > >
> > > Fredda Scobey
> > > Riverside Plaza Tenants' Association
> > >
> > >
> > >
> > > <email obscured> said:
> > >
> > > > I am glad traffice concerns on this busy section are being concerned.
> > > This
> > > is not only a heavily used pedestrian pathway, with the connection to
> the
> > > train stations, but a very heavily used bike path, as this is the
> easiest
> > > conncection from Cedar Riverside to downtown areas.
> > > >
> > > > What is the possisility of restricting parking to one side of the
> street
> > > here, and designating bike lane?
> > > >
> > > > Also, the surface condition of 6th Street in front of the Bedlam
> building
> > > is terrible mess of potholes and badly repaired holes. This is a bike /
> car
> > > accident waiting to happen.
> > > >
> > > > John Richard
> > > > John Richard
> > > > Phillips, Minneapolis
> > > > Info about John Richard: http://forums.e-
> > > democracy.org/p/8HBBSeQ0bBvxQn1apOatJ
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> > > 1615 South Fourth Street
> > > Minneapolis, MN 55454
> > > 612-338-4192
> > > 612-296-0118
> > >
> > >
> > >
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> > > Cedar Riverside, Minneapolis
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> > 1600 South Sixth Street - 334
> > Minneapolis, MN 55454
> > USA
> > 1-612-605-8083
> >
> > Barry Peterson
> > Minnesota Senate District 59, Cedar-Riverside, University of Minnesota,
> Minneapolis
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1600 South Sixth Street - 334
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1-612-605-8083

Barry Peterson
Minnesota Senate District 59, Cedar-Riverside, University of Minnesota,
Minneapolis
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I make a point of calling for the Traffic Division to tag and have towed any
vehicle, without a driver in the automobile, that is parked in fire zone
curb-sides. There are safety hazards associated with curbside parking. I
would like to see no curbside parking whatsoever on the north curb between
Cedar Avenue and 1630 South Sixth Street. Current parking diminishes line
of sight view of oncoming traffic. This often provides reason enough for
motorists to honk their horns out of annoyance and impatience.

Right of eminent domain should be used to create a four-story lot at 6th and
16th Avenue South. If residents don't like the problems with lack of
parking on their curb-sides, they may use a cab to get to and from the
grocery markets, and otherwise use mass transportation, forsaking their
automobile. Cars are over-rated expenses that people should not buy if they
do not want to deal with the hassles associated with them. In the
meanwhile, ramps would provide good revenue for the neighborhood
improvement, and go to a fund that will serve as a bank for monies to be
alloted to upgrade projects in the immediate neighborhood, branching out to
the broader Cedar-Riverside Neighborhood as site local to the ramps are
improved upon.

Barry N. Peterson
Riverside Plaza Resident Since June 3, 1993
Political and Social Activist Since 1977
Macalester College, 1984
Kaplan Professional University - Real Estate, 1992
University of Minnesota, 1996

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On Fri, May 7, 2010 at 3:15 PM, Jennifer Blevins <<email obscured>>wrote:

> The city already owns a couple parking lots in the neighborhood. Parking
> Lot A, which is across from the Mixed Blood and Riverside Plaza on 4th
> Street, is already in possession of the city and could be a ramp site. I
> also agree the challenge is wanting to increase free parking.
>
> Jennifer Blevins
> Director, Brian Coyle Center
> 420 15th Avenue South
> Minneapolis, MN 55454
> 612-876-9325
>
> -----Original Message-----
> From: mpls-cr@forums.e-democracy.org [mailto:
> mpls-cr@forums.e-democracy.org] On Behalf Of Barry Peterson
> Sent: Friday, May 07, 2010 12:49 PM
> To: <email obscured>
> Cc: Abdirahman Mukhtar; John Richard; mpls-cr@forums.e-democracy.org
> Subject: Re: [CedarRiv] We Need Pedestrian Crossing Signs on S 6th
> St(1600/1500 blocks)
>
> The right of eminent domain should be used to take control of the two
> parking lots in the 6th St and 16th Ave location. People complain about
> the
> price of having their cars towed. A monthly parking fee will be far less
> expensive. Enough of patting the residents on the back and playing
> baby-sitter to them. They are adults with responsibilities. If they don't
> want their cars towed, they should petition government to take over said
> parking lots to put up a four-story ramp.
>
> Barry N. Peterson
> 17-year resident
> Riverside Plaza
> Cedar-Riverside Neighborhood
>
> On Fri, May 7, 2010 at 9:21 AM, <<email obscured>> wrote:
>
> > The problem that I would have with that, in addition to my general
> distrust
> > of the city seizing properties and the improbabilty of the city making
> such
> > an investment in this economy, is that what residents' want is FREE
> > parking.
> > If paid ramp parking were the answer, more Riverside Plaza residents
> would
> > purchase space in the Riverside Plaza ramp.
> >
> > We frequently hear from tenants with parking problems, and it's apparent
> > that the neighborhood housing was built with the notion that more
> residents
> > would rely on public transportation instead of car ownership. I don't
> deny
> > that being totally dependent on public transportation can be difficult
> now.
> > But perhaps as public transportation improves (the trains!!) the
> congestion
> > will ease. We can only hope.
> >
> > Fredda Scobey
> > Riverside Plaza Tenants' Association
> >
> >
> >
> > Barry Peterson <<email obscured>> said:
> >
> > > We need another parking ramp for this neighborhood. The site that I
> > suggest
> > > is the African Mall and Bedlam Theater's combined surface lots. The
> city
> > > should confiscate these two properties for the sake of providing a
> > greater
> > > need to the community, while allowing patrons to receive validation
> marks
> > on
> > > their parking receipts
> > >
> > > Barry N. Peterson
> > > DFL Vice Chair
> > > Senate District 59, Ward 2, Precinct 10
> > >
> > >
> > >
> > >
> > > On Thu, May 6, 2010 at 2:58 PM, Abdirahman Mukhtar <MukhtarA@puc-
> > mn.org>wrote:
> > >
> > > > Hello All,
> > > >
> > > > I agree with Fredda. Restricting parking to one side on 6th street or
> > any
> > > > other street in the neighborhood is not something we can recommend.
> It
> > is
> > > > already very difficult and stressful for the residents in the
> > neighborhood,
> > > > who deal with limited parking availability in the neighborhood. Our
> > focus
> > > > and priority should be safety for all and communicating sustainable
> > ways
> > to
> > > > improve the safety and beauty of the neighborhood. Let us continue
> > having
> > > > these wonderful dialogue and update each other. Thank you all.
> > > >
> > > > Abdirahman Mukhtar
> > > > Youth Program Manager
> > > > Pillsbury United Communities
> > > > Brian Coyle Center
> > > > P: 612-876-9300
> > > > F: 612-338-8421
> > > >
> > > > -----Original Message-----
> > > > From: mpls-cr@forums.e-democracy.org [mailto:
> > > > mpls-cr@forums.e-democracy.org] On Behalf Of
> <email obscured>
> > > > Sent: Thursday, May 06, 2010 1:09 PM
> > > > To: John Richard; mpls-cr@forums.e-democracy.org
> > > > Subject: Re: [CedarRiv] We Need Pedestrian Crossing Signs on S 6th
> > > > St(1600/1500 blocks)
> > > >
> > > > Restricting parking to one side of the street on 6th Street would be
> > very
> > > > difficult for residents. Parking is already very limited.
> > > >
> > > > Fredda Scobey
> > > > Riverside Plaza Tenants' Association
> > > >
> > > >
> > > >
> > > > <email obscured> said:
> > > >
> > > > > I am glad traffice concerns on this busy section are being
> concerned.
> > > > This
> > > > is not only a heavily used pedestrian pathway, with the connection to
> > the
> > > > train stations, but a very heavily used bike path, as this is the
> > easiest
> > > > conncection from Cedar Riverside to downtown areas.
> > > > >
> > > > > What is the possisility of restricting parking to one side of the
> > street
> > > > here, and designating bike lane?
> > > > >
> > > > > Also, the surface condition of 6th Street in front of the Bedlam
> > building
> > > > is terrible mess of potholes and badly repaired holes. This is a bike
> /
> > car
> > > > accident waiting to happen.
> > > > >
> > > > > John Richard
> > > > > John Richard
> > > > > Phillips, Minneapolis
> > > > > Info about John Richard: http://forums.e-
> > > > democracy.org/p/8HBBSeQ0bBvxQn1apOatJ
> > > > >
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> > > > 1615 South Fourth Street
> > > > Minneapolis, MN 55454
> > > > 612-338-4192
> > > > 612-296-0118
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> > > >
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> > > > Cedar Riverside, Minneapolis
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> > > Barry N. Peterson
> > > 1600 South Sixth Street - 334
> > > Minneapolis, MN 55454
> > > USA
> > > 1-612-605-8083
> > >
> > > Barry Peterson
> > > Minnesota Senate District 59, Cedar-Riverside, University of Minnesota,
> > Minneapolis
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> Barry N. Peterson
> 1600 South Sixth Street - 334
> Minneapolis, MN 55454
> USA
> 1-612-605-8083
>
> Barry Peterson
> Minnesota Senate District 59, Cedar-Riverside, University of Minnesota,
> Minneapolis
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1600 South Sixth Street - 334
Minneapolis, MN 55454
USA
1-612-605-8083

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