AGENDA REQUEST
GENERAL DISCUSSION ITEM
Subject:
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Continued review of status regarding the progress of improvements at the Park on East Drive.
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Background:
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Department Comment/Recommendation:
Meeting Action Detail:
Community Relations Cmt Meeting 04/19/2023
File #: 22260 Version: 1
Type: General Discussion
Title: Review comments received at the July 20, 2022 Informal Conversation with residents at the Park on East Drive
Action: Continued
Meeting Note:
Councilor Paul stated in communicating with Police Chief John Rich that there has not been any new developments/complaints at the Park. However, he stated with the warmer weather that they would expect more activity at the Park.
Councilor Marshall stated with the improvements such as the lights, removing the brush to open up the entrance area, and more frequent police patrols that perhaps the Park has lost its appeal and that the problems have moved on.
Councilor Paul stated that he agreed with Councilor Marshall's comments, noting with the exposure of the Park on East Drive that they were getting more people to use their underutilized Parks. He stated with more people using the Park that it was a good way to police the parks, noting that neighbors look out for their neighbors.
Action: Continued
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Community Relations Cmt Meeting 04/19/2023
File #: 22260 Version: 1
Type: General Discussion
Title: Review comments received at the July 20, 2022 Informal Conversation with residents at the Park on East Drive
Action: Continued
Meeting Note:
Councilor Paul stated that he spoke with Director of Senior Citizens and Park & Recreation Scott Johnson, Jr., about the Parks & Recreation Commission holding one of their meetings at the Park on East Drive in May, 2023; which the Community Relations Committee could attend.
Councilor Paul went on to note at the July 20, 2022 Informal Gathering...
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