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Wake Up, Speak Up
@Grasca - Again thank you for the information. And, yes, it would make sense that after-hour meetings would be more costly which is something the city is trying to avoid. With that said, it's unfortunate that decisions are being made with very little involvement from the communities and citizens that the decisions affect. BUT like you said if an issue is of importance to a citizen then where there is a will, there is a way. Personally, I beleive 5PM or later would be more feasible in optimizing citizen involvement but that doesn't appear to be an option. ***So it looks like anyone interested in having their voice heard regarding the alcohol ban at Kate Sessions Park should make the time available to attend the Park and Rec Board meeting on May 20th at 2:00PM.*** @refried - Thanks for the kudo. I just hope others reading this will get involved and will take the time to attend the meeting.— April 19, 2010 3:14 p.m.
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@Grasca - Thank you for the information. So 2:00PM is convenient for the majority of citizens? Shouldn't the mettings be held at a time that would optimize the involvement of the community? I don't speak for everyone but I am quite positive that it would be difficult for the majority of citizens to attend a monthly meeting at 2:00PM on a Thursday. Forgot to mention: Thank you Carolyn for writing this piece.— April 19, 2010 12:34 p.m.
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I am confused. Which board/committee met on the 7th of April? Also, 2:00PM is not exactly a convenient time...well, unless you DON'T want other people invloved. My opinion: It seems like if the laws already in place were actually enforced then there would not be a problem. The city needs to crack down on the people abusing the park. Also, it seems like a bunch of people confined to a specific area make it pretty easy for the police to enforce these laws. Lasy year, I spent the 4th of July at K.O.S. Park. There was plenty of drinking going on but I didn't see anything that was completely out of control. I do have 2 complaints and they're regarding rules/laws not being enforced. 1.) The slip 'n' slide, although comical to watch, is illegal and a waste of water. It could easily be prevented. 2.) The amplified music is annoying and could also easily be stopped. After enjoying the day at the park, the few people I was with and many other people picked up trash and then packed up our belongings and then WALKED home. We then returned in the morning to pick up any other trash that was still there. And YES, I was drinking alcohol all day long and amazingly lived to tell the story about how I survived another day at K.O.S. Park. The alcohol is not the problem...it's the people abusing the park and breaking the law. Last time I checked we pay taxes for the enforcement of laws...right? Simply banning alcohol at one place just makes it a problem at another. Try again...— April 19, 2010 12:03 p.m.