Save the 331

Hey kids: It's come to my attention through a variety of sources, including Andrea Myers and Quillan Roe, that there's a threat afoot to stop the 331 in Northeast from having music. This would really be a terrible blow for the growing arts community in NE, especially when it comes to music. The whole noise issue doesn't really seem to hold water, sitting as it does on a block that's all businesses, across from a library and another restaurant. Seems like this is just some b.s., frankly. Below is club manager Jarrett Oulman's letter to all concerned members of the community about what they can do to help. Please take the time to write to your reps and help stop this from happening.

>Dear Community Member:
>
>As of November 15, 2006, the City of Minneapolis will require the 331
>Club to cease providing amplified music and entertainment. We are asking
>for your support in fighting this ban by the City. With your support,
>the 331 Club can continue to provide an exciting and progressive music
>venue in North East.
>
>The city's concern is that it needs to regulate businesses impact on
>their communities (ie noise, traffic etc). And amplified entertainment
>is considered to have an unacceptable level of impact to the community.
>We think that, rather than harming the community, the music programming
>at the 331 Club is providing an important opportunity for local
>musicians and performers and is making the North East community a richer
>place.
>
>We are asking you to write a letter to your city council member and to
>Mayor Rybak in support of the 331 Club. Please tell them how the
>developing scene at the 331 Club has had a positive (or negative) impact
>on the local community. Your feedback will be important to the City
>Council's decisions regarding the future of North East.
>
>Thank you for your support,
>
>Jarret Oulman
>General Manager
>331club
>jarretoulman@331club.com
>
>
>Note:
>
>Diane Hofstede can be reached at
>Minneapolis City Counsel - 3rd Ward
>350 S. 5th St. Rm 307
>Email: diane.hofstede@ci.minneapolis.mn.us
>
>Phone: 612-673-2203
>
>
>Mayor R.T. Rybak's office can be reached at
>Room 331, City Hall
>350 South Fifth St.
>Minneapolis, MN 55415
>jared.nordlund@ci.minneapolis.mn.us
>
>(612) 673-2100 phone