an interesting bit in today's register about wal-mart wanting and obviously getting, a sneaky attempt to skirt the open-meetings law in iowa. disgusting. and probably nobody had any idea that shit was happening like it is. which raises two questions: are the des moines city council members that stupid and ignorant? and why does wal-mart want to do business in secret?
This was not just a routine meeting to discuss a mundane topic, such as parking requirements or sign restrictions. The issue is whether West Des Moines will forbid Wal-Mart from operating its planned Jordan Creek store 24 hours a day. It has divided the council, raised a ruckus with residents near the shopping center and led the Arkansas retail giant to hint about a lawsuit.
West Des Moines officials at least initially had the right idea in proposing the meeting be open to the public. But they backed down when Wal-Mart representatives canceled the meeting and insisted on meeting with council members individually.Rather than politely decline, council members Loretta Sieman, Bob Parks and Jim Sandager took turns meeting with the visitors. Which raises the obvious question: What did the company have to say in private that it couldn't say in a public meeting?
des moines register
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