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Resident says he's mowed alley for 17 years and disputes neighbor encroachment; council to follow up
Summary
During public comment a resident said he has maintained a city alley for 17 years and alleged a neighbor placed structures and debris into the alley; he said an officer threatened to arrest him for tending the alley and said he will provide video; staff said they will follow up with Brad and noted Officer Parker was notified.
A resident used the public-comment period to press the council about an alley he said is city property and that he has maintained for 17 years. The resident said portions of a neighbor’s fence and materials are in the alley and described being threatened with arrest for touching the alley despite his long-standing care. "I've been mowing the alley for 17 years," the resident said.
He alleged that a new neighbor had parked and placed buildings that damaged the grass and that police focused on tire marks while ignoring other issues; he said he had video evidence and asked whether he would be allowed to continue mowing the alley he has cared for. "Why would they get to do that if I'm not even legally allowed to mow the same yard for 17 years?" he asked.
Staff members said they located property pins and showed their locations and that Officer Parker had been notified. The council pledged follow-up: one councilmember said he would follow up with Brad and asked the resident to return next week to continue the matter if needed. No enforcement decision was recorded during the meeting.
