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-qualification. lair. Tisdale asked for a City Manager Lees responded that there will be pre guarantee for loam, down payment or co-sign. Mr. Legis stated that staff is investigating all options. He stated that he can guarantee that this City Council and its staff are committed to the project's success. Ms. Christie Anne Sheppeard, 700 E. Washington, #230, informed about the frustration and and anxiety found amongst the park residents. They are worried about losing their homes. She spoke about the run-down conditions at the park because of the owners neglect. She asked the City Council to investigate the fact that there was a teenager luring in a garage; that there is debris near the RV storage; that there were weeds near the pool; that there is no fire line, that fire plugs are corroded. She said the fire department had been contacted repeatedly and nothing has been done. She complained about the car gash area; graffiti; dogs running louse and attacking and about the broken security gate. She noted that the property located west of the parr is for sale and was fearful that it would be developed as commercial property which could have negative impact on the park. She asked City Council for its assistance. Russell W. Mills, 700 E. Washington St., said he was a member of the steering committee and related that he had moved into the mobile park a year ago when a new playground was built. It has not been maintained and the kids vandalize the area. He complained about dogs running loose. Mayor Gonzales referred the :natter to the Cade Enforcement Staff and the Fire Department for their investigation and report. He said that a steering committee representative :would be invited to sit in on future negotiations. Councilman Roman suggested that as negotiations are not made public that the steering committee meet on a monthly basis with the City Manager and the attorney. City Manager Lewis stated he would be happy to meet with therm. Mayor Gonzales related that in the area of finance, the City has the ability through Redevelopment agency to assist the park residents, He indicated that the residents should feel free to contact the City Manager who sits in negotiations all the time, Councilmember Cisneros asked the steering committee if the City Manager had contacted any of them, lair. Kalogonis answered that the Cita Manager had called him once. Councilmember Cisneros informed that the City Manager had been directed to call. She apologized for the lack of communication. She felt that perhaps from now on the park residents would be kept informed. El