Dick Shanahan on public input to Park Board and Powerhorn Park

On the Minneapolis Issues forum, Dick Shanahan points out some problems with recent Park Board behavior with respect to its own ordinances involving communication with the public in their project at Power Horn Park.

…I am disturbed by how the MPRB has morphed itself into an unrestrained oligarchy by ignoring the Code of Ordinances in place that dictate its conduct, with requirements for citizen notification, consultation and approval. Even more disturbing is the fact that the board is working very hard to revise their Code of Ordinances in a way that will eliminate public participation in every way, shape or form.

Entire article can be read at the E-democracy web site.