Wiring in Cascades South shelter is substandard. The wiring has been torn out by vandals and bare live wires exposed. Feels apparently the city can get around passing inspection -- he also contacted BPD.
Wants to know when the 9th Street park tennis courts will be repaired. There's only one net up, the lights don't work, and the courts are cracked!
OAC woodshop should be kept open. (See letter) xc: Mick Renneisen
Writer wants to know why the 75-100 years old osage-orange tree that was in Ninth St Park was cut down. This was a beautiful tree, showed no signs of illness, and was one of the largest of its species left in the county. (see e-mail).
Citizen has complaint regarding orange trash bags - they keep breaking. Says she's getting the runaround - called Commissioners, SWD, City and no one knows who's responsible.
Kid City commendation. Her daughter and a friend attended 2 sessions of KC Outdoor this summer. It was a wonderful experience. Activities were creative and fun. Really enjoyed the camp-out @ Yellowwood. Especially impressed with the counselors - great role models. Keep up the good work! (see letter)
Commendation - Kid City Childs. Caller said she is very pleased with program. Counselors are wonderful! Would like to see swim lessons offered next year during camp.
Sherwood Oaks Park: The creek on the back of park has been dammed up (by kids, cty or parks? not sure?) and there is trash in it and a bad odor.
Mr. McCafferty called in to comment on four Bloomington Police Officers on bicycles that were near People's Park on E. Kirkwood Avenue. He said the officers were stopping people on skateboards and he said he saw no reason why there should be that many officers in one place. The call was made from a pay phone at approximately 3:15 p.m. on Monday, July 28, 1997
Citizen says City website is not updated in a timely manner.