Council President Linder assured Ms. McManus work is in progress for this area and action cannot be taken without a very careful analysis first taking place. Councilmember Fenton also noted police are more noticeably present than in the past. This, in her mind, would solve the problem. This is just one issue which must be considered. He understands and is sympathetic to the situation.
Council does want to cure the problems.
Continued discussion took place between Ms. McManus and various members of Council. All agreed there are problems and all agreed decisions must be made to improve the situation. So., spoke out of concern for the Foster Point neighborhood. She argued Mayor Rants' earlier statement that the area is a nice neighborhood. She said it may have been, but is not.