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Resident urges more street lighting and 'no‑dumping' signs on Denker near Rosecrans
Summary
Michelle Walker told the planning commission a stretch of Denker (near 144th–145th and Rosecrans) is very dark at night and experiences frequent illegal dumping; she asked the city to add or upgrade lights and install signage to reduce rodent problems and improve safety for older residents.
Michelle Walker (introduced by staff as a member of the public) spoke during oral communications about safety and cleanliness concerns on Denker Avenue between approximately 144th–145th and Rosecrans. Walker said the area is "extremely dark" at night and that illegal dumping has become a recurring problem, attracting rodents and making the neighborhood unsightly and unsafe for older residents who walk there.
Staff told Walker the topic is outside the planning commission’s direct oversight and recommended she raise the matter at the next city council meeting on March 10; staff said it would nonetheless place her comments into the meeting record and relay them to appropriate departments. Walker said she regularly photographs dumping with the city app and that the city typically clears reports within about 72 hours.
The commission did not take action; staff advised the resident to bring the concern to the council for matters of street lighting and enforcement, but confirmed the comment will be transmitted and recorded.
