NAC 11 Meeting

October 17, 2006

Frederick, MD City Hall

NAC 11 members present: Mike Olson, Elin Ross

Also present: Ron Tobin, Assistant to Mayor Holtzinger, Officer Pyan, Frederick City Police Department

Development Report—No developers present

• Request was made for an update on the East Street Extension project. The city is currently requesting proposals from developers so there is no new information, however, Mr. Tobin said he would bring an SHA map (includes zoning) to the next meeting.

Report from Officer Pyan, City of Frederick Police

• Community concerns regarding bicycling and skateboards on city sidewalks—while the enforcement initiative has improved skateboarding violations (during the day), there are still regular violations by bicyclists and late at night by skateboarders. Skateboarders are also causing damage to Carroll Creek. Mr. Tobin reiterated the Mayor’s commitment to enforcement of ordinances. Other discussion centered around using NAC money to purchase tickets for the skateboarding park (thus far the police haven’t used the ones issued by the City). Question was raised about using parking enforcement staff to cite violators (only commissioned officers can issue citations). The Police Department has issued 16 citations to date.
• Discussion about whether certain sections of downtown can be declared “Drug Free Zones” and whether the development on East 5^th Street will include a daycare to enable that designation (it does not)
• Discussion about whether Passions liquor store had an ABC hearing about selling alcohol to underage individuals (outcome unclear).
• Discussion about the use of foot patrols by the Police Department in the past. Officer Pyan said that it was dependent on manpower. On Friday and Saturday nights, the Department uses patrol vehicles, particularly along the creek.
• Discussion about kids on Chapel Alley between 5^th and 6^th Street causing trouble again. Mr. Tobin stated that the City is looking at a variety of alternatives for nuisance ordinances.
• Rebecca Lee requested that the Department send the same officer to more than one NAC meeting in a row in order to have a specific point of contact for follow up. Officer Pyan said that shift rotations determined who would attend meetings. Elin Ross noted that typically Chief Dine attended NAC meetings in addition to his officers.

Proposed Projects and Expenditures (NAC money)

• Publicity—flyers and window films (Elin has not been able to get information about window decals as yet)
• Suggestion was made to purchase/update public trashcans for problem areas of downtown (Elin will follow up with Stephanie to find out who to contact for information on cost)
• Purchase of tickets for skateboard park to assist police with enforcement (see above)

Community Announcements

• Fort Detrick will be hosting a community meeting on October 23^rd at 7:00pm (Strough Auditorium, 611 Porter Street, Fort Detrick)
• City of Frederick Leaf Collection program will begin on Monday November 13^th. Additional information is available from DPW (301)600-1440
• Carroll Creek Park Grand Opening is on October 20^th 4:00-9:00pm
• Frederick Film Festival starts at the Weinberg Center on October 20^th.

Next meeting November 21, 2006—Stephanie will be unable to attend

Meeting was adjourned