Instead of 'standard packages', what if there was an image consisting of the 
fundamental classes required -- the basic building blocks for all images. 
A "core" team could be responsible for this.  Perhaps it consists of the 
improved Squeak classes from the ST-80 image. Or fundamental classes, like 
the ones you listed, that most everyone agrees should be included. The 
fundamental classes wouldn't be packages, they'd just be the basic building 
block for other packages to be added.

For some reason, I thought there was a team like this. Isn't there?

Wouldn't it be technically feasible, no matter how hard it is? The question is 
what amount of work is acceptable for the community to pursue.

brad