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MINUTES CITY COUNCIL APRTL 9, 1997 Scalze reported that the Multi-Housin~ Coalition is working to get a crime-free program in place, and have been waiting until Deputy Wilzbacher took over his duties as crime prevention officer. Wilzbacher reported that he will graduate fi•om the crime-free multi- housing program tomorrow. As a result of his completing this training, he will now be able to work with the Multi-Housing Coalition to begin training lpartment managers and owners. Scalze asked that Wilzbacl~er meet with her or the City Administrator to coordinate l~is attendance at the next MulYi-I-Iousing Coalition. Pedersen asked about "hot spots" in Little Canada. Wilzbacher replied tliat he will be~in worl<ing with management at Montreal Courts Apartments. He wiil provide the information the apartment complexes are seeking to make tl~eir complexes a better place to live. The information he can provide will assist managers in bringing in better tenants which will upgrlde the quality of Iife at these complexes. Fahey asked what Che multi-fai~~ily crime-free program will mean to Little Canada residents. Wilzbacher repoited that the program came about because of crime at and around apartment complexes. The program involves an 8-hour class for owners and apartment manlgers teaching them about screening of tenants, evicting problem tenants, forming nei~hborhood watch groups, and inspecting the property to determine improvements which can be made in security. The bottom lii~e is getting owners and managers involved and showing them what will worl<. The City Admiuistrator noted die increased calls for service at Montreal Courts, and stated it was his tmdeistanding in implementing neighborhood watch there will Ue increlsed calls for service. He asked if this is because people are more aware of issues and start reporting the things they observe. Wilzbacher replied that that was correct The more property owners observe and report, the faster the Sheriffls Department can clean up an area. Morelan pointed out that calls at Montreal Courts were down in 1995 and up in 1996. He asked if this was due to the Community Affairs Officers patrollin~ the complex.