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Resident requests later park lighting for Harvey and Heritage parks to support teens
Summary
An emailed proposal asked the council to extend park lighting at Harvey and Heritage parks to 11:30 PM over summer to give teenagers safe spaces and deter vandalism; council agreed to place the item on May agenda and invite police to discuss hours and enforcement.
A written public comment read into the record from Chantelle Canagan asked the council to extend operating hours at Harvey and Heritage Parks to 11:30 p.m. during the summer by keeping park lighting active while keeping restrooms locked for operational reasons.
The email argued extended park access would provide supervised space for teenagers, offering recreational options and potentially reducing vandalism: "Extending park access is a vital investment in our community's teenagers." The mayor said staff will put the item on the May agenda and invited the police to explain current hours and enforcement practices.
Council members discussed that changing hours may be unusual — one councilor cautioned that few other cities keep parks open past 10 p.m. — and suggested public discussion with residents. The council did not take immediate action and directed staff to schedule the proposal for the May meeting with police attendance.
