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Hammitt, Bob <br /> From: Norris, Linda <br /> To: Andersen, Chris; Morgan, Dick; Hammitt, Bob; Medlin, Johnny; Whitlow, Dave (RIS1); <br /> Saxon, Ken (RIS1) <br /> Subject: FW: Council newsletter <br /> Date: Friday, February 11, 1994 2:06PM <br /> This is the note that will go in the Council newsletter. Dick and Ken did a great job of explaining the issue at the <br /> meeting last night. I am going to ask Council to put the issue of pocket parks on their list of emerging issues. <br /> Thanks, Linda <br /> From: Norris, Linda <br /> To: Stewart, Vicki <br /> Subject: Council newsletter <br /> Date: Friday, February 11, 1994 2:03PM <br /> West University Park - Citizens Meeting <br /> The public meeting for input on this park was held Thursday evening, February 10. Twelve citizens attended the <br /> meeting, along with representatives from City staff. Prior to the meeting, flyers were distributed to residents and <br /> employees in the area inviting them to attend. Ken Saxon from Public Safety described the illegal activities <br /> occurring in the park. The citizens described incidents they have experienced from from people in the park. <br /> These include threatening comments, loud noise throughout the evenings, illegal drug activity, intoxication, etc. <br /> The neighbors reported that they no longer use the park, and feel it's presence negatively affects the safety of <br /> the area. The citizens attending the meeting were unanimously in favor of the City removing the shelter, the <br /> lattice work and vines, and replacing the tall vegetation with plants that would improve visibility into the park. <br /> They requested that the work be done as soon as possible, so the changes are in place before Spring. They also <br /> asked that we cap the water fountain, and consider replacing it next summer, after we see whether these <br /> changes had the effect of increasing legitimate use of the park. The neighbors also asked to meet again in a <br /> year to review the success of these efforts. If illegal activity continues, they would like the City to consider selling <br /> the land for use as housing. Our plan is to proceed with the changes suggested by the area's Neighborhood <br /> Association, Business Association and citizens. Staff received no written comments or calls from others who <br /> received the flyers. If you have any questions, please call Linda Norris at ext. 5524. <br /> Page 1 <br />