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Ann Arbor Investigates Complaints Of Loud Partying, Drunken Behavior At U-M Fraternity House

ANN ARBOR (WWJ/AP) - The city of Ann Arbor is investigating complaints of nuisance activity such as loud partying and drunken behavior at a University of Michigan fraternity house.

The City Council has directed the city attorney to look into the reported problems at the Alpha Sigma Phi house, according to a report in The Ann Arbor News.

Councilmember Stephen Kunselman brought forward a resolution last week that passed requesting the investigation.

"This is an opportunity for this body to actually say enough is enough with the party culture that has gotten out of control in our community," he told the newspaper. "This is an opportunity... to defend the neighborhood from this obnoxious behavior and start setting an example of what we expect from these students that are enjoying their time in Ann Arbor at our expense."

Alpha Sigma Phi President Tom Allen denies that the fraternity is a nuisance, saying it's "an asset to this community." He said an investigation by the city attorney's office is unwarranted.

"Alpha Sigma Phi is not like other fraternities," he said. "We had the highest GPA on campus last fall. Our previous president won president of the year. We were awarded best risk management of the year by the university."

Linda Shill, who lives next to the fraternity, spoke publicly at the council meeting, saying "I don't care what their GPA is. That has nothing to do with their lack of respect for their neighbors. ... This is a constant disruption of my life."

A report to City Council is expected in January.

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