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I asked Transit Manager (and incredibly nice guy) Tony Knauer for a timeline of our contract negotiates where the city was held hostage and forced into a bad contract.  I voted against the contract with Mark Bilderback but I do not fault the 4 that voted in favor because the felt they had to.

While RCL claims that they have never made a profit, that is hidden by generous salaries, sharing allocated overhead, and above market rate rental fees.

Here is the timeline. Read the rest of this entry »

As always I believe in transparency, so here are my 2011 expense reimbursements Year-to-date.

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Twice in the last month I have pursued tax records when I suspected that the city was providing services or empowering individuals that were negligent in their responsibilities to the city.  Both times I was proven correct.  Apparently I touched a nerve because because staff is actually suggesting that I not have the power to do this kind of investigation.  Is this right?  Maybe you should contact your elected officials…

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There has been a lot of interest in this topic so I wanted to provide some additional thoughts on this topic.  Here is a note that I received.  As is always the case I respond to every policy related question or comment sent to me.  Here is most of the note: Read the rest of this entry »

For 2011 I will be serving as chair of ROCOG (Rochester-Olmsted Council of Governments).  This working group includes representation from Rochester, Olmsted County, Smaller Communities in Olmsted County, Townships, the School District, and often has individuals from MNDOT and other organizations present. Read the rest of this entry »

The City lost a Supreme Court Decision.  Here is the note I received from City Attorney, Terry Adkins… Read the rest of this entry »

Updated 4/15 there is just so much to say…

Around the time that this report came out I volunteered to judge some 7th and 8th grade science fair projects.  This report failed to live up the that level of scientific validation.

I am going to post my questions and answers that I posed to consultant Glenn Dorfman, who wrote a report, “Development Services Redesign Report.”  This report was paid for by the Rochester Area Chamber of Commerce, the Minnesota Chamber of Commerce, and the Bush Foundation.  I will add some summary points later, but because the council will be discussing this today I wanted to post the information now. Read the rest of this entry »

Since I am in Washington DC, I will not be at Beetles Wednesday, March 16th.  However if you would like to chat just contact me via social media, email, or whatever other way you prefer.

Michael

In accordance with my transparency obsession, here is the unedited video of our discussion on 65th street.  I have received requests for information from state and federal officials. The total video (2 parts) is about 16 minutes.

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Did the opening of Shoppes on Maine really have no impact on sales tax collections?

There was no effect.  Any increases in sales at Shoppes on Maine were offset elsewhere. Read the rest of this entry »