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Residents report vandalism, safety concerns on Aspire property; council urged to call 911 for incidents
Summary
A resident told the council of vandalism, suspected drug use, and deteriorated structures on the Aspire site and asked where to report incidents; the chair advised calling 911 for immediate concerns and noted regular patrols in East Missoula.
A resident attending the May 12 meeting raised alarm about ongoing vandalism and possible drug use on the Aspire property, saying the abandoned garage and scattered debris have become a safety and nuisance concern for nearby neighbors.
The resident (S8) asked who to contact about recurring vandalism and described teenagers and late-night activity near the site. Chair (S1) and other members advised calling 911 so that the appropriate agency (police or sheriff, depending on annexation status) responds to observed activity. The council discussed that the site may be subject to different jurisdictional responses depending on annexation and that residents should report immediate threats to public safety via emergency dispatch.
Members noted the developer's limited ability to act while litigation is pending but stressed continued reporting to law enforcement and routine patrols in the area; the chair reiterated that 911 calls are the correct mechanism for urgent incidents.
