$139 Million Minneapolis Library Opens
The next time a socialist DFL'er tries to blame Pawlenty for high property taxes point out this story...
"I'm just floored by the architectural structure, " visitor Monique Thompson said. "Coming in, it's massive. This has got to be a world-class library now."It's impressive, but still inviting. There are fireplaces on every floor, along with plenty of places to curl up with a good book.
There are hundreds of available computers, a resource center for immigrants, meeting places and performance spaces.
The children's library drew a huge crowd. Kids were rewarded with complimentary tote bags when they checked out books. Many young patrons were glued to computer screens as they tried out new games.
Books remained a big attraction for avid readers such as Destiny Edwards, 9.
At least they didn't completely forget about the books amidst the fireplaces, resource centers, performance spaces and video game stations.
In fairness to the local government, they just proposed the massive library project. The voters approved the large property tax increase in a referendum. If I remember, the referendum was marketed something like "Do you support funding new public libraries or do you hate children?"
The mantra of "Governor Pawlenty raised property taxes" will be chanted over and over by the DFL throughout the 2006 campaign season. Don't buy into it. Property taxes are controlled at the local level. Massive projects like this are why Minneapolis property taxes are increasing at double digit rates. The library alone cost an estimated $805 per Minneapolis household.
When someone asks why can't we put more cops on the street to get pedarists off them, don't point to the Governor. Instead, point to the Minneapolis public library and say, "because instead we built a state-of-the-art facility where they can surf p##n for free.
"I'm just floored by the architectural structure, " visitor Monique Thompson said. "Coming in, it's massive. This has got to be a world-class library now."It's impressive, but still inviting. There are fireplaces on every floor, along with plenty of places to curl up with a good book.
There are hundreds of available computers, a resource center for immigrants, meeting places and performance spaces.
The children's library drew a huge crowd. Kids were rewarded with complimentary tote bags when they checked out books. Many young patrons were glued to computer screens as they tried out new games.
Books remained a big attraction for avid readers such as Destiny Edwards, 9.
At least they didn't completely forget about the books amidst the fireplaces, resource centers, performance spaces and video game stations.
In fairness to the local government, they just proposed the massive library project. The voters approved the large property tax increase in a referendum. If I remember, the referendum was marketed something like "Do you support funding new public libraries or do you hate children?"
The mantra of "Governor Pawlenty raised property taxes" will be chanted over and over by the DFL throughout the 2006 campaign season. Don't buy into it. Property taxes are controlled at the local level. Massive projects like this are why Minneapolis property taxes are increasing at double digit rates. The library alone cost an estimated $805 per Minneapolis household.
When someone asks why can't we put more cops on the street to get pedarists off them, don't point to the Governor. Instead, point to the Minneapolis public library and say, "because instead we built a state-of-the-art facility where they can surf p##n for free.
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