Topic: Why Does Rhonda Moen Get to Steal?
started by: Stone-Magnon
Posted by Stone-Magnon on Jun. 30 2011,7:21 pm
Mommy...Why does Rhonda Moen get to steal while Jim Norman does not? Simple question...
Posted by twingroves on Jun. 30 2011,7:51 pm
MAYBE THE MAYOR WAS BANGING ON HER
Posted by Liberal on Jun. 30 2011,10:29 pm
Does it seem odd that the story was in the Tribune and nobody in government seems to care? I'm pretty sure someone in law enforcement reads the Tribune, I'd be willing to bet the mayor read about the Airline ticket and valet parking, and I'd guess someone in the County Attorney's office also read the Tribune, but nobody seems to want to do the right thing.It seems odd because what Norman did could be consider a misunderstanding on moving expenses, but Moen charging an airline ticket for her husband couldn't possibly be a misunderstanding of the policy.
Posted by Robert Hoffman on Jul. 01 2011,12:07 am
(Liberal @ Jun. 30 2011,10:29 pm)
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Does it seem odd that the story was in the Tribune and nobody in government seems to care? I'm pretty sure someone in law enforcement reads the Tribune, I'd be willing to bet the mayor read about the Airline ticket and valet parking, and I'd guess someone in the County Attorney's office also read the Tribune, but nobody seems to want to do the right thing.
It seems odd because what Norman did could be consider a misunderstanding on moving expenses, but Moen charging an airline ticket for her husband couldn't possibly be a misunderstanding of the policy.
It seems odd because what Norman did could be consider a misunderstanding on moving expenses, but Moen charging an airline ticket for her husband couldn't possibly be a misunderstanding of the policy.
Posted by Stone-Magnon on Jul. 01 2011,2:35 am
Why did the city amend the agreement with Greg Moen in his favor when he was the the recipient of stolen city money in the form of high dollar air line tickets? Greg Moen's received stolen money and we reward him while at the same time Judge Wellman made sure Jim Norman can never work in his field again. Now his wife is leaving him because he has no way to earn a living. He can't work, can't vote and lost his family.
Rhonda has a new job and Greg got a $2 million dollar loan. Something is really rotten about all this.
Posted by twingroves on Jul. 01 2011,7:01 am
LIKE ISAID THE MAYOR WAS BANGING ON RONDA BABY
Posted by Hobo on Jul. 01 2011,9:28 am
(Stone-Magnon @ Jul. 01 2011,2:35 am)
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Greg Moen's received stolen money and we reward him while at the same time Judge Wellman made sure Jim Norman can never work in his field again. Now his wife is leaving him because he has no way to earn a living. He can't work, can't vote and lost his family.
Rhonda has a new job and Greg got a $2 million dollar loan. Something is really rotten about all this.
Rhonda has a new job and Greg got a $2 million dollar loan. Something is really rotten about all this.
Rhonda did it the old fashion way. Do on to others then split.
Have anyone seen her out in the public in Albert Lea since this broke news in the local paper? I seen her walking the lake before Normans trial and before she admitted Guilt but not since.
Posted by Expatriate on Jul. 01 2011,10:05 am
IF Ms. Moen misused the city credit card without repayment she should be ask to return said funds to the city!If Ms. Moen refuses to return the amount in question her discharge employment status should be changed retroactively to terminated for theft..
The city should than pettion the Public Employees Retirement Association to have the city's contribution portion of Ms. Moen's pension returned to the city..
My guess Ms Moen will return the money in a heartbeat when faced with a substancial reduction in her pension!
Posted by Santorini on Jul. 01 2011,10:24 am
(Liberal @ Jun. 30 2011,10:29 pm)
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Does it seem odd that the story was in the Tribune and nobody in government seems to care? I'm pretty sure someone in law enforcement reads the Tribune, I'd be willing to bet the mayor read about the Airline ticket and valet parking, and I'd guess someone in the County Attorney's office also read the Tribune, but nobody seems to want to do the right thing.
It seems odd because what Norman did could be consider a misunderstanding on moving expenses, but Moen charging an airline ticket for her husband couldn't possibly be a misunderstanding of the policy.
It seems odd because what Norman did could be consider a misunderstanding on moving expenses, but Moen charging an airline ticket for her husband couldn't possibly be a misunderstanding of the policy.
Posted by Santorini on Jul. 01 2011,10:29 am
(Stone-Magnon @ Jul. 01 2011,2:35 am)
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Why did the city amend the agreement with Greg Moen in his favor when he was the the recipient of stolen city money in the form of high dollar air line tickets?
Greg Moen's received stolen money and we reward him while at the same time Judge Wellman made sure Jim Norman can never work in his field again. Now his wife is leaving him because he has no way to earn a living. He can't work, can't vote and lost his family.
Rhonda has a new job and Greg got a $2 million dollar loan. Something is really rotten about all this.
Greg Moen's received stolen money and we reward him while at the same time Judge Wellman made sure Jim Norman can never work in his field again. Now his wife is leaving him because he has no way to earn a living. He can't work, can't vote and lost his family.
Rhonda has a new job and Greg got a $2 million dollar loan. Something is really rotten about all this.
Greg Moen has six years, SIX YEARS, to pay this money back to the city. The city gets money when he sells a piece of property. Nice arrangement if you can get it!
Anyone know of anyone else that can get an extension like that for back taxes?
Posted by Santorini on Jul. 01 2011,10:33 am
(Stone-Magnon @ Jun. 30 2011,7:21 pm)
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Mommy...Why does Rhonda Moen get to steal while Jim Norman does not? Simple question...
And people wonder why Albert Lea has a declining population
The city is run so crooked...
WHO in their right mind would WANT to move here?
Time to get the powers that be OUT of office and start over.
Posted by scorenix on Jul. 01 2011,11:08 am
(Santorini @ Jul. 01 2011,10:29 am)
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Anyone know of anyone else that can get an extension like that for back taxes?
One would think this would bolster the case for Knight's Inn, who, I believe, is running on five years delinquent and faces auction this fall.
Posted by Rosalind_Swenson on Jul. 01 2011,12:21 pm
We need to stop complaining about the unfairness of it all, and stop whining about corruption, and actually DO something about it. It won't get any better unless we start making a fuss. Write or call the state auditor.Tel (651) 296-2551
525 Park Street, Suite 500, Saint Paul, Minnesota 55103
< http://www.osa.state.mn.us/ >
Or I suppose we could do something like they did back in the olden days....MARCH AND PROTEST!
Although if we do anything, I reckon we're gonna have to wait for the government shutdown to be over...
Stop putting up with all of this, stop complaining and do something to change it.
Posted by hot84svo on Jul. 01 2011,1:04 pm
Suggesting someone should do "something" to change it is exactly how Representative Gabrielle Giffords, an Arizona Democrat, and at least 17 others ending up being shot.QUOTE
Stop putting up with all of this, stop complaining and do something to change it.
Political verbage and calls to action, after all, can drive the nutjob with a gun to these sort insane acts.
Posted by Rosalind_Swenson on Jul. 01 2011,2:09 pm
(hot84svo @ Jul. 01 2011,1:04 pm)
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Suggesting someone should do "something" to change it is exactly how Representative Gabrielle Giffords, an Arizona Democrat, and at least 17 others ending up being shot.
Political verbage and calls to action, after all, can drive the nutjob with a gun to these sort insane acts.
Political verbage and calls to action, after all, can drive the nutjob with a gun to these sort insane acts.
Ok, just a quick note to the nutjobs then. The only call to action that is needed here, is for anyone who wants change in our community, to call or write the state auditor, or perhaps a group of concerned citizens to have a calm, non-violent protest to get attention to the corruption of some of our officials.
Any kind of violence, destruction of property, or any other sort of criminal activity is not necessary, and is a very bad bad thing.
Posted by Santorini on Jul. 01 2011,2:33 pm
(Rosalind_Swenson @ Jul. 01 2011,2:09 pm)
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(hot84svo @ Jul. 01 2011,1:04 pm)
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Suggesting someone should do "something" to change it is exactly how Representative Gabrielle Giffords, an Arizona Democrat, and at least 17 others ending up being shot.
Political verbage and calls to action, after all, can drive the nutjob with a gun to these sort insane acts.
Political verbage and calls to action, after all, can drive the nutjob with a gun to these sort insane acts.
Ok, just a quick note to the nutjobs then. The only call to action that is needed here, is for anyone who wants change in our community, to call or write the state auditor, or perhaps a group of concerned citizens to have a calm, non-violent protest to get attention to the corruption of some of our officials.
Any kind of violence, destruction of property, or any other sort of criminal activity is not necessary, and is a very bad bad thing.
Right...
So we leave the criminal activity to the officials and the past employee in charge of finance!
Cannot complain about the corruption at the government level...
Cannot complain about the blatant favortism continuously and openly displayed in the community...
Who exactly did you say is going to listen to the valid complaints of the average joe citizen??
Posted by Rosalind_Swenson on Jul. 01 2011,3:48 pm
(Santorini @ Jul. 01 2011,2:33 pm)
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Cannot complain about the corruption at the government level...
Cannot complain about the blatant favortism continuously and openly displayed in the community...
Who exactly did you say is going to listen to the valid complaints of the average joe citizen??
Cannot complain about the blatant favortism continuously and openly displayed in the community...
Who exactly did you say is going to listen to the valid complaints of the average joe citizen??
I don't have a clue. I have tried finding justice for a few different things. So far things have mostly just gotten worse. People just don't care, or just don't care to actually do their jobs I guess. BUT, I keep hoping that things will get better. I do know that nothing will change if people don't keep trying. Futile as it may seem sometimes, I'd rather be attempting to make the world better, than sitting around just complaining.
Posted by Stone-Magnon on Jul. 01 2011,4:34 pm
Rosalind, don't honor retarded statements like this by responding. "Suggesting someone should do "something" to change it is exactly how Representative Gabrielle Giffords, an Arizona Democrat, and at least 17 others ending up being shot."
Just ignore the really stupid comments like that. Doesn't deserve a response. Looks more like a city employee trying to cover his own arse. You made it perfectly clear you mean't to write letters.
Posted by Santorini on Jul. 02 2011,11:39 am
(Rosalind_Swenson @ Jul. 01 2011,3:48 pm)
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(Santorini @ Jul. 01 2011,2:33 pm)
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Cannot complain about the corruption at the government level...
Cannot complain about the blatant favortism continuously and openly displayed in the community...
Who exactly did you say is going to listen to the valid complaints of the average joe citizen??
Cannot complain about the blatant favortism continuously and openly displayed in the community...
Who exactly did you say is going to listen to the valid complaints of the average joe citizen??
I don't have a clue. I have tried finding justice for a few different things. So far things have mostly just gotten worse. People just don't care, or just don't care to actually do their jobs I guess. BUT, I keep hoping that things will get better. I do know that nothing will change if people don't keep trying. Futile as it may seem sometimes, I'd rather be attempting to make the world better, than sitting around just complaining.
It all does make one quite cynical.
I personally have been writing letters or emailing officials for years!
I get the same generic letter photo-copied from each one!
I really appreciate your concern...
I appreciate hearing the concerns of constituants...
Thank you for contacting me...
No substance, just generic.
WHO exactly do the powers that be listen to
Posted by hairhertz on Jul. 02 2011,1:28 pm
"they" listen to their friends, relatives and those "important" people in town
Posted by twingroves on Jul. 02 2011,1:43 pm
RIGHT ON
Posted by usmcr on Jul. 02 2011,4:15 pm
after reading the article about the lake mills school i got to thinking about the situation at the city hall! with the departure of the fiance director has the city instituted a financial audit? i would think it would be a prudent action considering the events that have occurred. if irregularities occurred they should be investigated & dealt with the appropriate action! it seems the city is reluctant to pursue wrong doers. i will give norman the benefit of doubt regarding his credit card usage. he did pay in full all of the charges he incurred. did the fiance director pay back her charges with the city credit card that she allegedly made? if she did this once how many other times has it occurred? hopefully the city has changed its policy on the credit card usage & oversight of the same!
Posted by Stone-Magnon on Jul. 02 2011,4:25 pm
OK usmcr, they KNOW the finance director made improper charges and have done nothing. What makes you think they are going to do anything if an audit is done and more bogus charges are found? We have a case here where if the books were inspected all our department heads would be facing felonies. This is truly a case of the fox overseeing the hen house. They don't even want to look at the books.
Posted by Stone-Magnon on Jul. 17 2011,11:26 pm
Why does Rhonda Moen get to steal and her husband Greg get to keep it? Seems insane.
Posted by Liberal on Jul. 18 2011,11:52 am
I'd guess you should blame the mayor, it's his job to report this stuff to the Council.A better question is, "Why is the Tribune silent on this?"
Posted by hairhertz on Jul. 18 2011,12:22 pm
typical AL Trib news: so many press releases, so few researched artlclesI understand the boosterism, but shouldn't a newspaper also be charged with keeping local government accountable?
Posted by Stone-Magnon on Jul. 18 2011,3:13 pm
I don't think the city and newspaper are seeing the big picture. It's precisely things like this that prohibit growth. When fims see the inherent unfairness that takes place they feel they can be undermined by backroom payers and opt out. They stay clear and choose not to do busness in town. They figure it's corrupt.
Posted by AL LAW on Jul. 18 2011,7:35 pm
(Stone-Magnon @ Jul. 17 2011,11:26 pm)
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Why does Rhonda Moen get to steal and her husband Greg get to keep it? Seems insane.
Take the issue to the city Attorney and see what he has to say about it.
Posted by Stone-Magnon on Jul. 19 2011,12:07 am
How about a citizen's arrest judge?
Posted by ControlledHyperness on Jul. 19 2011,12:24 am
(AL LAW @ Jul. 18 2011,7:35 pm)
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(Stone-Magnon @ Jul. 17 2011,11:26 pm)
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Why does Rhonda Moen get to steal and her husband Greg get to keep it? Seems insane.
Take the issue to the city Attorney and see what he has to say about it.
I am not trying to be disrespectful here, but are you SERIOUSLY going to suggest that? The County Attorney who really doesn't have a good track record of late of upholding justice, and the City Attorney really hasn't been around long enough to be able to withstand any blackmail that could come down the pipe (Insert what got Norman Tried to begin with). This is a small town..the small town politics and the "good ol' boys" club run rampant. He isn't going to do anything...something like this needs to be taken to a higher power as it were...the question is...who?
Posted by This is my real name on Jul. 19 2011,6:55 am
(ControlledHyperness @ Jul. 19 2011,12:24 am)
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This is a small town..the small town politics and the "good ol' boys" club run rampant. He isn't going to do anything...something like this needs to be taken to a higher power as it were...the question is...who?
The mafia could probably take care of it.
Just kidding. I am in no way advocating the assassination of a public figure, and that suggestion was made entirely in jest.In all seriousness, let the media try it, as with the Casey Anthony case. Make enough noise to the right outlet and they won't be able to ignore it. I'm not talking about the Tribune or KAAL. Something at a higher level, though I'm not sure what outlet would be best.
If it gets picked up, then make sure the state attorney general knows about it (assuming the shutdown ends). Maybe that would light a fire under our good ol' boys.
Posted by hymiebravo on Jul. 22 2011,7:13 am
Better call Tom Lyden. < http://www.myfoxtwincities.com/dpp...den_Bio >
Posted by Stone-Magnon on Jul. 29 2011,11:43 am
No seriously, why does Rhonda Mowen get to steal and her husband get to keep it? Seems criminal.
Posted by Mamma on Jul. 30 2011,7:26 am
Well, I'm thinking it's because of the war on drugs. They are so busy hiding in the bushes around your place and buzzing you with helicopters that they just don't have time to take care of Rhonda. 
Posted by Stone-Magnon on Jul. 30 2011,1:23 pm
Really?! Our finance director admits stealing under oath and all you can do is make dumb, silly jokes about it? THAT"S a big part of the problem around here. Nothing's ever gonna change with rotten attitudes like that, but Mamma knows that. She don't give a damn if our public people steal from us.
Posted by Stone-Magnon on Aug. 27 2011,6:09 pm
Why DOES Rhonda Mowen get to steal and admittingly misappropriate money? I mean still get to steal...still...
Posted by scruter on Aug. 27 2011,11:19 pm
That is why she bailed Albert Lea so she couldn't get nailed for it i presume. But a sheriffs office employee can get nailed for stealing and she did it long after the fact that she quits.
Posted by Boomerrang on Aug. 28 2011,8:06 am
Albert Lea officals that call themselfs better than others cover each others A$$ on the job and off the job. Is other towns this bad or is it just Albert Lea ,MN? In a Normal situation most people that run for a public office or want a public job try to stay out of the media spotlight.
Posted by MADDOG on Aug. 28 2011,12:58 pm
(Boomerrang @ Aug. 28 2011,8:06 am)
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Albert Lea officals that call themselfs better than others cover each others A$$ on the job and off the job. Is other towns this bad or is it just Albert Lea ,MN?
Don't worry. If you get enough of the right people with persistence, dedication and the right inside information you should be able to clean up the town in, oh, say 5 or 6 years.
Posted by Botto 82 on Aug. 28 2011,1:14 pm
It seemed this sort of thing has been happening here for years. When I first noticed it, I was still in my salad days, and still believed that government helped people, and so on, until my cobbler friend began to chip away at my old core beliefs.I'm sure if we knew the full story of the Paul Sparks years, we'd be looking at more of the same. Much more.
A person's character is defined by what they do when they think no-one is looking. Looks like Greg and Rhonda (and ol' Sparky, too) are batting around 0.000 in that department.
Posted by hairhertz on Aug. 28 2011,7:27 pm
Maybe they all have restless leg syndrome?
Posted by Stone-Magnon on Sep. 15 2011,7:03 am
If they let Rhonda Mowen steal, who else are they letting steal? Who's checked the books?
Posted by Stone-Magnon on Oct. 05 2011,9:52 am
I mean seriously, is this some kind of joke on the public? She ADMITTED doing what the old city administrator did and he was convicted. It's Nelsons job to bring charges and if he can't to request someone else take a look at it. Neither if these things are being done and our county attorney is not doing his job.
Posted by scorenix on Oct. 05 2011,1:27 pm
(Stone-Magnon @ Oct. 05 2011,9:52 am)
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I mean seriously, is this some kind of joke on the public? She ADMITTED doing what the old city administrator did and he was convicted. It's Nelsons job to bring charges and if he can't to request someone else take a look at it.
Neither if these things are being done and our county attorney is not doing his job.
Neither if these things are being done and our county attorney is not doing his job.
Then again, the prosecution really needed her testimony to get a conviction. When they found out Moen had apparently charged personal expenses to the city credit card, who in their right mind would not say "you don't give me immunity, then I don't testify."
A deal was struck.
It surprised me that the judge only allowed the defense to ask if she had ever charged personal expenses to the city credit card. If she answered yes, that was as far as the defense could go. They couldn't ask what she charged, yet the defendant was on trial with pointed purchases brought to light. Only if she denied it could they have asked about the charges.
I would have thought the defense would have asked "did you receive a deal from the prosecution in return for your testimony."
Absent a deal, no attorney would have let Moen testify.
Posted by nedkelly on Oct. 05 2011,1:36 pm
(scorenix @ Oct. 05 2011,1:27 pm)
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(Stone-Magnon @ Oct. 05 2011,9:52 am)
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I mean seriously, is this some kind of joke on the public? She ADMITTED doing what the old city administrator did and he was convicted. It's Nelsons job to bring charges and if he can't to request someone else take a look at it.
Neither if these things are being done and our county attorney is not doing his job.
Neither if these things are being done and our county attorney is not doing his job.
Then again, the prosecution really needed her testimony to get a conviction. When they found out Moen had apparently charged personal expenses to the city credit card, who in their right mind would not say "you don't give me immunity, then I don't testify."
A deal was struck.
It surprised me that the judge only allowed the defense to ask if she had ever charged personal expenses to the city credit card. If she answered yes, that was as far as the defense could go. They couldn't ask what she charged, yet the defendant was on trial with pointed purchases brought to light. Only if she denied it could they have asked about the charges.
I would have thought the defense would have asked "did you receive a deal from the prosecution in return for your testimony."
Absent a deal, no attorney would have let Moen testify.
The people of Albert Lea must speak up!
What else did "ole" Rhonda and Miss Vickey get by with... Anyone digging into that at city hall?....
...ned
Posted by Liberal on Oct. 05 2011,7:21 pm
It's peanuts compared to what 25 years of Paul Sparks cost us.
Posted by Stone-Magnon on Nov. 06 2011,4:47 pm
Rhonda Moen admitted under oath committing the same crime as the person she turned in. As long as she remains un-investigated and un-charged we can have no trust in our city government. These are not honest people.
Posted by hairhertz on Nov. 06 2011,4:56 pm
(Stone-Magnon @ Nov. 06 2011,4:47 pm)
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Rhonda Moen admitted under oath committing the same crime as the person she turned in. As long as she remains un-investigated and un-charged we can have no trust in our city government. These are not honest people.
with that I agree
Posted by Brian Boru on Jan. 08 2012,10:43 am
The editorial in the Albert Lea Tribune on Jan 6 is ridiculous. They have to be kidding us with this editorial. How can you publish the response of Winkels and Bjorndal with a straight face? They both have knowledge of Moens actions. Either one can pursue Moen IF they wanted to. So could the Counyt Attorney. It seems the “old boys and a girl club of Albert Lea” has circled around their member. Not only are they failing to prosecute Moen they look the other way (or facilitate?) a sweetheart deal by the City Council for Moen’s hubby to pay back money he owes Albert Lea. He already has a sweetheart job as a city employee. Just call Albert Lea “Little Chicago”. No wait….even Chicago has cleaned itself up.
Posted by Botto 82 on Jan. 09 2012,1:59 pm
(Liberal @ Oct. 05 2011,7:21 pm)
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It's peanuts compared to what 25 years of Paul Sparks cost us.
Posted by Corky on Jan. 12 2012,7:55 pm
(Stone-Magnon @ Sep. 15 2011,7:03 am)
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If they let Rhonda Mowen steal, who else are they letting steal? Who's checked the books?
Don't even get me started on that. It would be a cat fight if I had my way with her.