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Counci[ Minutes of 10/7/2003 2) The committee met again on October 7. All Council members were present for the interview of Mr. Don Frazier who was recommended by the Mayor to fill the vacancy caused by the resignation of Mr. Mike Raig on the Cultural Activities Commission. The term ends on December 31, 2003. City Council is very familiar with Mr. Frazier, a long- time citizen and very active member of our community. He was unanimously recommended. Councilman Miller moved that Council approve the appointment of Donald Frazier to the Cultural Activities Commission. The motion was seconded by Councilwoman Kasler and passed unanimously. LETTERS AND COMMUNICATIONS A letter was provided to Councilwoman Kasler from residents who live on Berkshire Drive and who are concerned about vandalism caused by juveniles in the area of the bike path. (Copies will be provided to Council, and the letter is attached to the minutes.) Mrs. Kasler summarized the letter: For several months, there has been a series of incidents between and behind some homes at the end of Berkshire Drive. The problems involve vandalism and some young people on the city's bike path. There has been evidence of drinking in the path and of stolen bicycles being left in the path. But it has escalated more recently to not just property damage by these young people, but they have also made threats of physical harm to some of the residents who are trying to keep their properties clear, safe and quiet. Reports have been made to the city on several occasions, and in several ways there has been attention given by the Safety Department, the Police Department, the Safety Director and the Service Director. The tenor of the letter reflects some frustration on the part of the residents that the situation has not yet been resolved. She is happy to report that one of the points of resolution, the installation of a light behind the homes, will take place. It generally takes about eight weeks for a light to be delivered and installed. However, Mr. John Nauer, CEI representative, is working to cut the time down to three weeks. Hopefully, the light will free the residents from having to survey their property every evening because things begin to happen about 1 or 2 a.m. Also, the residents asked for some sort of shrubbery or attention to the city property that opens into their driveways in order to prevent pass-through into their property. They have asked that, at some point in time, whether it be the Police Department or representatives of City Hall, neighbors be surveyed to determine if the young people can be identified. As to the bamer to keep the path from having young people pass through and also to address identifying these young people, she will stay in touch with Safety Director Jesse. He has been communicating with her and Council members Limpert, Miller and Gareau about these issues. Mr. Limpert noted that Mrs. Kasler did a good job of explaining everything that has taken place and that a number of Council members have been involved in this matter. He would like to thank the administration for the response they're giving. AUDIENCE PARTICIPATION Daniel Gallagher, 6853 Chadbourne Drive. A few weeks ago, he sent the city a certified letter. He came to the last Council meeting and requested an investigation. He has not received a response. Two things will happen: he had said he would file a complaint to 11