Public Restrooms: Minneapolis Could Learn From Mound
The following letter-to-the-editor from reader Chris Steller appeared in the July 24, 2010 issue of the Star Tribune:
PUBLIC RESTROOMS: MINNEAPOLIS COULD LEARN FROM MOUND
The Three Rivers Park District approved $45,000 to help Mound convert a historic building into public toilets so that regional trail users don't have to ask to use private businesses' restrooms ("How do trail users spell relief? R-E-S-T-R-O-O-M" July 19).
The Minneapolis Park and Recreation Board paid $6.1 million in state funds for the historic property that's now the Nicollet Island Park Pavilion, which used to offer public toilets for regional park visitors. Now the board lets a private business monopolize the place for private parties -- even on July 4th, when fireworks draw crowds who might like to use the facilities.
What is it about providing toilets to regional park users that the city of Mound gets but Minneapolis doesn't?
CHRIS STELLER, MINNEAPOLIS