Another white SUV squad running red this morning.....1-31-15

Happy to report that this morning a Morrison County white SUV squad was headed south on First Street right out front of my place with his lights and siren on, and going at the speed limit.   Yay!!!  Keep it up.  

Sister City Inc. continues WITHOUT CITY FUNDING. Susy Prosapio letter to me included.

http://mcrecord.com/2015/01/30/lebourget-partnership-continues-independently-of-city-funding/

In her own words, Susy Prosapio states: "The City Council had a legitimate concern on two fronts.  One is people acting on behalf of the city being involved with fundraising.  Two, are we being clean with the money, making sure the money from these fees is used for public benefit."

Now see for yourself how this compares with her words in her letter sent to me. And don't miss the video of her citizen appeal on 9-22-13 where she encourages the city council to continue funding the Sister City committee illegally, in violation of the State Auditors law that says public funds must be spent only on items that include a public purpose.  I think savvy folks can see clearly what is going on here.  Susy clearly wanted to keep the public funding for this committee, so the committee wouldn't have to give up their luxury benes when they arrived in France that included free housing, free interpretive services, free gifts, free entertainment, free booze, free transportation, and more.  This committee clearly did not want to work hard and do the fundraising either.  It is illegal for any government to fundraise, solicit gifts or give public funds without showing a public purpose.   City and this committee guilty on all counts.  Shame on you Susy...you should know better.    Susy is close friend with the new mayor Greg Zylka and has been his campaign organizer in the past.   Greg Zylka and the other council members voted to continue funding the Sister City committee, even after being warned about the illegality of it.   Lawless city council.   Gregs hands are dirty.   And now Susy pretends she ever cared about "being clean with the money?" Ya right. 

Royalton, MN illegal digital billboard violates new sign ordinance enacted April 2014... pics taken 1-27-15

http://mcrecord.com/2015/01/09/non-compliant-electronic-sign-to-be-shut-down-in-royalton/

I feel sorry for this home owner.....who would want to live by this? Either get rid of the sign ordinance Royalton, or enforce it uniformly.

BOYS IN BLUE speeding habits

Good news to report.....the last couple days I have observed at least 2 squads running red, traveling south on First Street, markedly slower than I have witnessed in the past. I am glad to see this.  I hope it continues.  Perhaps my blog post that exposed Officer Jon West and Officer Rick Heurungs outlandish  speeding,  and other unethical antics, helped slow down officers out front.   I sure hope so.  I regularly monitor my property and of course those cameras capture law enforcement vehicles speeding occasionally.  I will be publishing future speeding violations on this blog.

and the winner is..

GERALD KNAFLA!!!!  That is who the Little Falls city council chose tonight 1-26-15 to fill Greg Zylkas ward 2 council seat for the next 2 years.  

It's time for a citizen movement....by Bob Passi

Check this out...a great article written by Bob Passi.http://www.brainerddispatch.com/opinion/guest-opinion/3659432-time-citizens-movement     

 Thank you Bob for this much needed letter.

Camp Ripley soldiers allowed to infiltrate the local middle and elementary schools. This is troubling.

I for one, am deeply concerned that Camp Ripley National Guard soldiers were recently allowed entry to every public school in Little Falls, Minnesota, under the guise of "community service."  Now I have no problem with the guard members helping out at the thrift store, the senior center, and other areas they went to this past Thursday, but I strongly object to their being allowed into our middle and elementary schools to impression and influence them at such an early age.  This is just another attempt to indoctrinate/brainwash our local kids.  I believe this was done in conjunction with the program titled Mission:Readiness.  I sincerely hope that when a peace group wishes to do the same type of thing, that they are allowed to provide the necessary balance.  In other words, kids should be allowed to dream about other career options than the military.  Our students should be shown that it is equally important to work towards peace and social justice. 

Here is the Morrison County Record article about the soldiers activity on Thursday.http://mcrecord.com/2015/01/22/soldiers-show-flyer-pride/   make sure to read my comment.  

 

 

 

Here's the proof Littlefallsians, right from the horses mouth, that Camp Ripley uses their "family or open house community appreciation days" as a recruitment tool. 

 

Here is the information on Mission:Readiness  http://www.missionreadiness.org/ 

"Can We Talk" with guests Herb Davis and Retha Dooley, police and military discussion 1-24-15

Thank you to our guests Herb and Retha for joining us for a candid talk about police and military concerns and issues.  Both Herb and Retha are long time peace and justice advocates and Theresa and I really value their friendship and support for these shared concerns.  Filmed today 1-24-15 at Great River TV (public access).  The official version that Chris the manager of access tv in Little Falls filmed, will be aired at 5:30 pm on Tuesdays and Thursdays on channel 180 (Charter).  This version was filmed with my camera.  

Community Center $$$$$ citizen appeal by Robin Hensel and Theresa Skorseth, MN ASAP military spending reduction resolution 10-21-13

The proposed community center that the Little Falls School district is touting may not be such a grand idea.  A WHOPPING $$$ 15.4 MILLION and 77,000 square feet of FIELD HOUSE is proposed by Little Falls school district and may be on  referendum in May of this year. "Community Field House visualized for all ages" article in the Mcrecord lays it all out for all to see. It has been highlighted that 4 other communities have built a similar community center. Monticello (who have the nuclear plant), Becker(who have the coal fired electric plant), Hastings and St. Michael-Albertville, all with way more financial strength and ability to afford this type of facility.  In this weeks Mcrecord there is also an article titled "National study of counties has good and bad news", and in it, it states Morrison county has only recovered it's GDP,  but still has higher unemployment and lower home prices.  Now come on folks....is it that hard to figure out what's going on here.  Since the sales tax referendum failed that was to fund the LFARC sports complex, this group pushing this wants your tax dollars to bring in revenue for the school district to host baseball and other tournaments.  I would be all for this if our area was prospering, but it is NOT!  Numerous home foreclosures fill the local newspaper every WEEK and this does NOT include all the HUNDREDS of bankruptcies.   The tiny group of individuals pushing this do NOT HAVE ECONOMIC worries, like the MAJORITY of residents who do.  AND WHAT WILL IT COST TAXPAYERS TO HOLD THIS REFERENDUM?                Do we wish to become the next Vadnais Heights?          They are a community of just over 12k population....only 3k more than  Little Falls.               Listen as I expose what happened to the Vadnais Heights sports complex and how it helped to tank their bond rating.                   Theresa Skorseth shares information on the military spending reduction resolution, the MN ASAP resolution that many cities, mayors, counties, councils, and churches signed on to.  Wonder why????    This backwards thinking council chose to ignore it of course.  10-21-13 Little Falls city council work session.

Boys in blue Jon West/Rick Heurung, misconduct EXPOSED

This is the latest on Jon West LFPD officer....

https://www.hometownsource.com/morrison_county_record/letter-ethics-matter-in-leadership-policing/article_9fbdf470-cfb7-11eb-81f4-f7b8ebc600d8.html

93 miles an hour in a 30 mph speedzone, really??????

Robin Hensel and Theresa Skorseth present Complete Streets 1-20-15

We finally got to present Complete Streets, after being denied to give our presentation in fall of 2013 after attending Detroit Lakes seminar on Green Streets.   1-20-15 work session Little Falls City Council.

Robin Hensel appeal, city of Little Falls hires Paul Reuvers to defend city

1-20-15 Little Falls City Council meeting.  Council votes to retain Paul Reuvers law firm(same firm that defended the city for my free speech lawsuit) to defend city during my disorderly conduct conviction(illegal arrest) at the Minnesota Court of Appeals.  A summer 2015 hearing is likely.  How much will THIS COST THE CITY???? 

http://livestream.com/accounts/12767816/events/4512162/videos/105038421 LOOK CITY OF MINNEAPOLIS COUNCIL did NOT issue citations to any of the 3 speakers. Were they afraid of lawsuits for violating free speech?   Oh, I think so!!!

But look at these city clowns in Little Falls.....what a lawless council.

Robin Hensel invocation/public forum...justice and equality for all under the law and the Constitution

1-20-15 work session of the Little Falls City Council.  I was denied by council to present this invocation at the first meeting of 2015.  They chose two Franciscan Sisters instead, even though I requested to give the invocation all the way back in April 2014.  

Terrorism article by Phillip Farruggio

http://worldnewstrust.com/by-any-other-name-terrorism-sucks-phillip-a

-farruggio

Brian Crowder speaks at Carnegie Library meeting. Musser treasures not displayed in showcase built to display them. 2-5-13

Video speaks for itself.   Brian asks why the Musser treasures are not being displayed in the showcase that was built to display them.   And more.  2-5-13

Request to fly world peace flag with a dove at Little Falls Minnesota, Carnegie Library 2-5-13

2-5-13

Of course the library board denied our request stating that it might be considered a political statement.   How in the world is peace considered political? 

Martin Luther King day/Black Lives Matter human rights vigil 1-19-15 downtown Little Falls, MN

The group met at Little Fiesta restaurant for discussion.  Great weather, food and friendship.  Human rights awareness event.  13 people attended.

Special invitation to Scott Garman

Won't you please join us tomorrow 1-19-15 at bank square for MLK and BlackLivesMatter rally.  I need your help. The community needs your help.1-2pm.

won't you please join us at 1 pm tomorrow Jan. 19,2015 at bank square for MLK. And BlackLivesMatter rally? It is time. I need your help.  The community needs your help.

A special invitation to MLK vigil to other pastors and clergy*****

I wish to extend a special invitation to all other pastors, sisters, priests and other clergy to join in the celebration of Martin Luther King Day vigil from 1pm-2pm at Bank Square downtown Little Falls, Mn ....intersection of Broadway Avenue(hwy 27) and First Street.  We will gather at Little Fiesta restaurant following the vigil for discussion and great food.  Hope you will join us.    Reverend Robin Hensel. 

public invitation MARTIN LUTHER KING rally

Please join other admirers of MLK, an American legend. We will be supporting BlackLivesMatter and demand an end to human rights violations. We will meet at 1 p.m. at Bank Square in downtown Little Falls intersection of Broadway Avenue(hwy.27) and First Street. Bring your own signs or we can provide.  At 2 p.m. we will head for Little Fiesta restaurant for discussion and great food.  Call my cell if you have questions.  320-360-3931.  Hope to see many new faces.  A great way to show your patriotism.

A message to Josh Stumpf....

I invite you to stand with us on Monday, January 19th, Martin Luther King Day, at Bank Square from 1p.m.-2p.m.   Nice opportunity to visit.  Bring your friends.  Weather is supposed to be great...like 37 degrees.  We are heading for Little a Fiesta for discussion and great food following the peaceful vigil.  What say ye???

Waller House will have to pay for more parking spaces or lose conditional use permit....UNLESS.....

Read and see that the zoning administrator, suggests revising the Bed and Breakfast ordinance, that requires a certain amount of off street parking.  http://mcrecord.com/2015/01/13/planning-commission-addresses-ordinance-and-policy-changes-for-land-use-regulations/

IT IS SIMPLY OUTRAGEOUS THAT THE CITY COULDN'T SEEM TO GET IT RIGHT THE FIRST TIME.  

NOW ANY REVISIONS TO THE ORDINANCE WILL REQUIRE EXTRA TAXPAYER $$$$  to have the city attorney do even more research and revision, say nothing of additional staff hours of the zoning administrator, Ben Oleson, to get it right.  

What an embarrassment this city council,staff , committee members and attorney are.

More on Josh Stumpf letter.....

This was included inside the envelope.

Much information that is deeply disturbing is written in the letter....




And then the  letter says in part "That is just the tip of the iceberg."   And then goes on to say more revealing information. Including "None of these things is something a pillar of a community would be doing.  He is a piece of trash that puts on a mask for everyone to see.   Very few have been able to see through it.  I don't care what you do with this information; I just thought you should know exactly what type of guy you were dealing with.  It is nice to see someone stand up to this ass and put him in his place.   Keep it up and show him what you are made of."

Robin Hensels letter from Lori Kasella NO SIGNS ALLOWED IN CITY PARKS..SUCH HYPOCRISY!!!!

NOW NOTICE THE PARKS ORDINANCE (LAW) THAT SAYS NO SIGNS CAN BE PLACED IN PARKS.   Remember that in early December 2014 the Lindbergh Lions were allowed to place their ILLEGAL OFF PREMISE SIGNS in LeBourget Park, the very same park I requested placing MY SIGNS BACK IN 2011????

 

SEE THE PROBLEM HERE???   IT IS CALLED NON-UNIFORM ENFORCEMENT OF THE LAW AND VERY VERY ILLEGAL.

WHAT A CROCK.

 

 

New Little Falls Mayor Greg Zylka pulls his first "VANRISSEGHEM"

Now what do I mean by Zylka pulls first "VanRisseghem?"   

Well, take a look at how many present council members he appointed to official city boards and commissions

This is identical to what Cathy VanRisseghem did.....stack the committees with friends, and council members.  With one difference....he hasn't appointed multiple family members.

This is a power play.  If city government can monopolize all of the city committees and boards, they continue the power broker domination.

Where's the necessary diversity for balance?   There are multiple business owners and city residents of diversity......why were none of them appointed to the boards?  

I know Brian Crowder requested to be placed on the library board, where he has served honorably for many years. He also asked to be on the airport commission, where his father, Paul, was instrumental for decades. 

What's your reason, Greg, for not appointing him?

Look at the numbers I have highlighted, on the green sheets at the bottom.


It's a fact that Frank Gosiak, (former mayors brother), missed 4 consecutive library meetings.   They only meet every 3 months, so Frank missed an ENTIRE YEAR OF MEETINGS.  And then he is reappointed again?   What's wrong with this picture. 

It is not acceptable that MOST of the new positions are power broker council members.   This is just plain WRONG, and I for one, strongly object.

So Loren Boyum resigns from the Cable Board and then Greg appoints him to 4 more boards, right after Boyum says publicly at the election meeting, that he will not seek re-election in 2016.

Hanfler is already on the Planning Commission, so now he is not only council president, but sits on 4 boards.     Wow.

Frank is already on the Parks  Board and also the planning commission president, and the Housing Commission board, for a total of 4 boards.    Wow.

Now take a look at Zylka's self appointments!!!  

He already sits on the Airport Commission, so that means he is on a minimum of 5 boards, and he will probably put himself on more as time goes on.            WOW!!!!!

Talk about an abuse of power!!!!   This would be it. 

I hope others push back on this, because folks, your city government is wreaking of collusion and CRONYISM AT IT'S WORST AGAIN.

And you thought electing Zylka was a good choice????

Now you can all live with what you deserve to get......MORE OF THE SAME!!!!!

If there's one thing that Zylka is good at , it's OPPORTUNITY HOARDING AND LEADING THE PACK TO DO THE SAME.

CATHY VANRISSEGHEM(FORMER LITTLE FALLS MAYOR ILLEGALLY SOLICITS DONATIONS !!!! 2-5-13

Now why would your former mayor be illegally soliciting donations for the LITTLE FALLS AREA RECREATIONAL COMPLEX??   WAS IT BECAUSE SHE THOUGHT SHE thought she was above the law?  No wonder they didn't want to be recorded(see the end of the video).  They forbid recording devices at the very next West Side Improvement Association meeting.

 Sure seems like it.  

The state auditors office forbids ALL GOVERNMENTAL AGENCIES from fundraising or soliciting donations.   OOPS....Cathy screwed up again.  What an embarrassment.   Anybody that does not know the rules, or follow them, should be recalled immediately.  

Remember that in the future, community.  You may need to exercise this power.

City getting ready to REMOVE ALL DOWNTOWN TREES??????

SO WHAT DO THE WEST SIDE IMPROVEMENT ASSOCIATION FOLKS AND THE LINDBERGH LIONS KNOW ABOUT TREES THAT YOU MAY NOT KNOW ABOUT.  

 Take a look at the donations from both of these organizations and then listen to the former mayor Cathy VanRisseghem talk about our SICK, SUFFERING DOWNTOWN TREES in the video clip below.  

Listen also to how she ILLEGALLY SOLICITS DONATIONS FOR THE Little Falls Area Recreational Complex.   The State Auditors office rules forbid city, county and state governmental bodies to fundraise or solicit donation. FACT. 

SO WHY WAS YOUR MAYOR DOING JUST THAT???????

Hensel conviction appeal...Paul Reuvers(lawsuit atty)firm hired to defend city

I think this is hilarious that the city is choosing the same firm to represent them in my appeal on conviction. 

 

  Good luck!!!

I will be paying close attention to the internal law enforcement MISCONDUCT investigation results by the outside investigator. 

Good Luck city on this one....several police employees really messed up.

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