[Peace-discuss] Re: Lincoln Square update

[Durl Kruse]

Unfortunately we are no further along than we were three weeks ago when 
Tony Stephens told me we could set up a table, but on a very qualified 
and limited basis.  Of course he wanted to review our material for 
approval before we put it out at that time, and now it seems even more 
restrictive.  That is totally unacceptable to AWARE and being told we 
can sell only postcards is in my opinion demeaning to our group.  We 
have really regressed over the past several weeks.
I am not going to be able to attend this Sunday's AWARE meeting, but I 
would like to suggest that we take up Tony's offer and a group from 
AWARE personally meet with him during his office hours to hear in 
person his reasons for this position and for him to hear our concerns.  
We need direct dialogue with them.  I appreciate Danielle's efforts on 
this issue, but no one from AWARE has yet been able to talk to anyone 
at the mall about our concerns and desires.  I really wonder what Tony 
imagines our group to be that makes him so paranoid.  I think after 
such a meeting we would be better able to decide how to respond.
Let me know what is decided at AWARE.  I would be happy to go with a 
small AWARE group to talk to Tony.
Durl

On Dec 3, 2004, at 3:27 PM, Danielle Chynoweth wrote:

> I had a meeting with Tony Stephens, manager of Lincoln Square Mall late
> Wednesday. We were cordial, but negotiated for some two hours.
>
> In the end, we made some modest progress and I think set the groundwork
> for future dialogue.  This is what came out of it:
>
> 1) AWARE, if it so chooses, can sell its postcards for peace at the 
> market
> in the square. The postcards qualify as market items since they were
> designed locally.  He does not need to see or approve the postcards 
> before
> they are sold.
>
> I offered to shepard this through.  If someone wants to work with me so
> that AWARE can finish selling its postcards, let me know since I have 
> an
> application form.  Since the Peace Bazaar is this weekend, I assume you
> would want to have a table Dec 11 and 18th.  If there enough left over
> postcards, I think this could help raise more funds for AWARE.  Please
> contact me directly to make this happen: 344-0183 chyn at ojctech.com.
>
> 2) Lincoln Square suggested a "Community Info Day" much like Quad Day,
> where groups of any and all political persuasions can set up tables to
> inform visitors to Lincoln Square about their groups, their activites,
> meeting time and places, etc.  City legal is gathering info to ensure
> Lincoln Square that there is no legal liability in doing so. I can work
> with LS on regular dates - once a year or once a semester, for this.  I
> think this is an opportunity we should pursue.  Quad Day is certainly a
> valuable resource.
>
> 3) It will be stated in the development agreement that the parking lot
> will remain public space even though it is leased by Lincoln Square.
>
> 4) Tony is open to meeting with concerned folks at Lincoln Square 
> during
> business hours: 367-4092.
>
> sounding off,
>
> Danielle
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