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��j <br /> :���c, <br /> PARCS—MAY 9, 2011 <br /> Committee Members Present: Ann Puzzello, Chairperson; Timothy Rouse, Vice- <br /> Chairperson; Oliver Davis; AI Kirsits <br /> Other Council Members Present: Derek Dieter; Karen L.White; David Varner; Henry <br /> Davis, Jr.;Tom LaFountain <br /> Others Present: Gregg Zientara; Kathleen Cekanski-Farrand; Phil St. <br /> , Clair; Rita Kopala;Tony Trinka; Daryl McKinney <br /> Agenda: Parking at LaSalle Park Gazebo <br /> . This meeting was called at the request of 2"d District Councilmember Henry Davis. <br /> Councilmember Henry Davis stated that he has received many complaints from LaSalle Park <br /> residents complaining about cars driving through the park, through the playground and parking on <br /> the grass. There were also complaints about trash left in the picnic gazebo and on the grassy <br /> areas. Councilmember Henry Davis felt current ordinances were more than adequate to address <br /> the problem if only the police department enforced them. <br /> Councilmember Henry Davis said this is a persistent problem. Councilmember Dieter, a police <br /> officer, defended the departmenYs efforts to the extent that resources allow. He wondered <br /> whether the police OT budget could be directed to extra patrols in the park. Dieter said he would <br /> work with Chief Boykins on the matter. Phil St. Clair head of the Park Department, acknowledged <br /> the problem and said he would consult with Gary Gilot, Director of Public Works, to explore <br /> remedies to access. <br /> Terry Trinka, a nearby resident, brought pictures of the damage the park has suffered for the <br /> Council to witness (Attached) Daryl McKinney, also a resident nearby, said the gazebo should be <br /> moved nearer to the parking lot. <br /> Councilmember Henry Davis frustratingly asked city officials what steps can be taken to fix the <br /> problem. <br /> Phil St. Clair said increased police presence, more signage, and barricades would help with lawn <br /> traffic. The trash problems could be addressed with additional trash receptacles and/or different <br /> types. Phil was asked to make a progress report on June 20, 2011. <br /> There being no further business to come before the committee, Chairperson Puuelfo adjourned <br /> the meeting at 4:20 p.m. <br /> Respectfully Submitted, <br /> Ann zello,Chairperson <br /> PARCS Committee <br />