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Public forum highlights campsite eviction concerns and lack of virtual meeting options
Summary
Speakers during the public forum urged better city engagement options and raised concerns about a recent campsite eviction near the Des Moines River, saying campers reported no posted notice and that personal belongings were bulldozed.
During the city's public-speaking portion, residents raised concerns about the city's outreach options and recent encampment clearance operations.
Giada Morrissey (Ward 1) told the council she was disappointed that there is no virtual option that allows public participation beyond watching a livestream. "It's simply one-sided," Morrissey said, urging the council to provide…
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