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Regular City Council Meeting Monday, April 13, 2009 Page 2 • Mr. Arsenault thanked Councilmember Johnson for his concern and attention to the situation; and noted that there may be other residents in the audience wishing to express similar concerns. Mr. Arsenault encouraged the City to strongly en- courage HarMar to secure and maintain this area. Mr. Arsenault noted that Har- Mar security officers have been repeatedly advised of the situation; however, there was no resolution to date, and expressed his hope that HarMar would step up to the plate. Mr. Arsenault, as an architect, noted that there were several cost- effective options that could be taken to make the area more open and less se- cluded, and allowing Police and security officers to be aware of what is occurring in that area and stop those activities to avoid similar situations happening again. Mayor Klausing thanked Mr. Arsenault for coming forward; and advised that the City Council would follow-up with staff to find a solution. Councilmember Johnson commended Mr. Arsenault for coming forward publicly; and expressed the community's empathy to his son and family for having to ex- perience this difficulty. Councilmember Johnson noted that he had observed HarMar personnel cleaning up some of the brush and vegetation along the west side of their parking lot; opining that he was not aware whether this was them be- ing pro-active, or just coincidence. • d. Bob Barona, 1455 Shryer Avenue W (corner of Pascal and Shryer) Mr. Barona advised that most of the activities were happening at the Skillman en- trance to the fenced-in .area along HarMar, not at Shryer. Mr. Barona provided other instances of harassment experienced. Mr. Barona advised that HarMar per- sonnel didn't keep the area maintained, and only cleaned it up 2-3 times annually, and opined that they did not monitor the area at all. Mayor Klausing reiterated his assurances that the City Council and staff would pursue the matter further. 4. Council Communications, Reports, Announcements and Housing and Redevelop- ment Authority Report 5. Recognitions, Donations, Communications a. .Recognize Retiring Commissioners On behalf of the City Council, community and staff, Mayor Klausing presented individual certificates of appreciation to retiring volunteer commissioners; and recognized those unable to attend, noting that their certificates would be distrib- uted to them at a later date. Mayor Klausing recognized Duane Cady of the Ethics Commission, who was un- able to attend.