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Residents raise parking concerns at student housing; town says Taylor University police will help enforce ordinances
Summary
Residents complained about parking at The Havens student housing and questioned why Taylor University police would monitor town streets. Town officials said TU police were asked to enforce parking near The Havens and that the university will manage student parking there.
During the public‑comment portion of the Aug. 19 meeting, residents raised concerns about on‑street parking near The Havens townhouses and whether Taylor University police would be policing town streets.
Rob Stone of 2nd Street said he was concerned about parking at The Havens, which the minutes describe as being used for student housing. Andrea Masvero said Taylor University is taking responsibility for controlling student parking at The Havens. Dave Smith of 8th Street asked why Taylor University police would be monitoring town streets; Council President Shawn Sizemore replied that TU police can enforce town ordinances. Town Manager Jonathan Perez added that the town requested Taylor University police specifically enforce parking near The Havens because of the student housing use.
The minutes record the exchange as a clarification of enforcement responsibilities; they do not include memoranda of understanding, enforcement agreements, or specific enforcement protocols. The record does not specify whether TU police have arrest powers off campus, what training or jurisdictional arrangements are in place, or whether there will be written agreements between the town and the university.
Separately, Jonathan Perez said he is obtaining bids for an ADA path between 5th and 6th streets on Jefferson Street, responding to a question from resident Dave Murray.
The council took no formal vote related to TU police enforcement during the meeting; the minutes show verbal confirmation that the university would play a role in enforcing parking near The Havens.
