Bryan Park Basketball Court: the basketball rims are made in such a way that the ball goes in and out instead of through. He says that is they reason why games take so long and people are always waiting for a court to use.
Commendation: A woman called to commend the staff on the ECCENTRIC programs. She said that, although she has not been able to attend all events, she thinks that the series is wonderful!
Park Square Park: Just mowed and did not pick up limbs - her husband picked up the debris himself. Very upset over this because they mow around it - they are piled up by trees. Do not like to look at the eye sore. This has been going on for 2 years. Wants the branches picked up ASAP!
Wildflower planting in Miller Showers Park: Going north on college you can't see on-coming traffic. Across from the hotel when you cut across you can't see cars coming south -- almost had a wreck.
9th Street Park: Says there is dog poop all over the park - she is tired of cleaning it off her kids shoes. So upset over this, she has talked to dog owners who don't pick up - showed them the disposal areas, etc. Was told today "it is better I let him poop here rather than in someone's yard." Wants to know if anything can be done to these rude people.
Griffy Trails: The trails are torn up by motor bikes. She is worried about endangered plant life in the park and erosion being caused by these bikes.
Mr. Bell called very upset saying basically that on a 1998 December evening, after having an argument with someone, was arrested by a blonde-haired officer working the night shift (he named either Officer Kellams or Helms). Apparently, the person with whom he was having the argument called the police, who then detained him with handcuffs and started "beating/assaulting him." Mr. Bell had several other issues he was struggling to resolve, and has an apparent court date on 1/ 22.
9th St. Park: Ditch is filling up w/leaves and water. Looks bad. Hates to keep calling & complaining bu worried about rain in forecast.
Tree root in bike path along Longview is buckling the path severely. It should be repaired. Has gone on for quite some time.
She feels that there is a lack of police presence when it comes to theft. She is upset with how they delt with her daughter's situation and that something should be done. SEE ATTACHED EMAIL.