Meeting about the Humboldt Recreation Center

September 16^th, 2010, 1pm

N. Winton Public Safety Center, 1933 E. Main St.

Present:

Katrina Rex (NeighborWorks^® Rochester), Jackie Woodward (NeighborWorks^® Rochester), Marilyn P. (N. Winton Village), Marilyn S. (N. Winton Village), Luis Burgos (City of Rochester), Hector (Humboldt and Ryan Recreation Center), Mr. Rose (Humboldt Recreation Center), Bob Genthner (Browncroft), Kevin (N. Winton Village), Jean and Robert (N. Winton Village)

Issues:

Late night loitering

Drug use

Noise

Addressing the issues:

Resident writing a letter to the Mayor and the Commissioner of the Department of Recreation and Youth Services, Luis Burgos

Residents talking about it at numerous neighborhood meetings

Meeting with Luis Burgos

Solutions:

Posting a sign that states basketball court is closed after 10pm

Putting up a camera overlooking the parking lot

Partnership with recreation center staff and neighborhood residents

Personal involvement from Luis Burgos

Continued dialogue amongst residents

Further Notes:

The cameras are temporary, but duration is undefined.

The Humboldt Recreation Center is committed to being a good neighbor.

Issues may lessen as the weather changes.

The best solutions are multi-faceted and include residents using the playground and recreation center in order to deter problem situations.

The “Recreation on the Move” van is a great resource to bring the community into recreation center programming.

Send letters to Department of Recreation and Youth Services when things are going well so they know what is working.