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Neighbor tells committee he spends years cleaning private property after stadium events; city offers follow‑up
Summary
A Tasman Drive business owner told the committee he has spent 14 years cleaning litter from stadium events on his privately owned property and asked whether the city or stadium can help. Police and the city manager said staff will connect him with the stadium manager and consider proactive patrols; the matter remains unresolved pending follow‑up.
During the public‑presentation portion of the Stadium Neighborhood Relations ad hoc meeting, Ron Patrick, a business owner on Tasman Drive, described repeated post‑event litter, illegal tailgating and ride‑share pickups that he says leave trash on his property.
"Why do I have to be on garbage duty for 14 years and not get compensated?" Patrick asked. He said property owners who lease parking to stadium operators often have that parking cleaned, but he does not rent his lot and ends up having to wash bleach from areas around his building after events.
Committee members and staff responded that stadium cleaning crews routinely pick up public areas and properties leased for event use, but they do not enter private property without permission. The city manager said staff will reach out to the stadium manager to determine whether cleanup obligations in leases can be adjusted; Lieutenant Eric Enos said a sergeant assigned to neighborhood patrols (identified in the meeting as Sergeant Otto) can coordinate proactive patrols during events if Patrick shares contact information.
Staff asked Patrick to email the stadium manager at the contact provided so the city can follow up. Committee members said they will place the issue on a future agenda item for further discussion, and staff committed to connecting Patrick with stadium management to explore potential remedies.
The committee did not adopt any new enforcement policy at the meeting; staff characterized the matter as one for follow‑up and possible contractual discussions with stadium management.
