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City Council Minutes May 5, 1997 Page 5 begin. He indicated that many of the businesses will be purchasing parking stickers from the city to park in the City parking lots. In regard to handicap parking, the police chief recommended eliminating the proposed handicap parking spot in front of the Star News. Chief Zerwas discussed the plan that he thought would be appropriate for the downtown area and which the downtown business owners supported. Discussion was held regarding the proposed sidewalk across from Jackson Square parking lot. Councilmember Thompson indicated he was in favor of this crosswalk. Chief Zerwas indicated he would not endorse the crosswalk because of the liability issue. COUNCILMEMBER FARBER MOVED TO APPROVE THE HANDICAP PARKING PLAN AS RECOMMENDED BY THE POLICE CHIEF INCLUDING THE ELIMINATION OF THE PROPOSED CROSSWALK ACROSS FROM JACKSON SQUARE AND TO INCLUDE THE ADDITION OF A SIGN INDICATING "NOT A CROSSWALK." HANDICAP PARKING SITES: EDA SITE ART CELLAR FIRST MORTGAGE EAST SIDE OF KEMPER DRUG WEST SIDE OF KEMPER DRUG ELK RIVER UTILITIES ALLEY COUNCILMEMBER HOLMGREN SECONDED THE MOTION. THE MOTION CARRIED 3-2. COUNCILMEMBERS DIETZ AND THOMPSON OPPOSED. Chief Zerwas informed the Council that there were tenants living in an aDartment above Dynamic Sports who did not have a place to park their vehicles. He indicated that the tenants have requested to be exempt from the timed parking. the Council discussed dedicating three stalls on the east side of the Utilities building for this purpose. The Police Chief indicated he would check into the availability of these parking spots. Deana Larson of Waterfall Tanning and Day Spa requested the Council to issue extended hours parking for her customers that are at the spa for 7 to 8 hours at a time. It was the consensus of the council to look into this at a later date. 6.4. Update on Park Plans for the East Side of Hi.qhway 169 BeNveen Elk Hills Drive and 197th Avenue Dana Anderson, Park and Recreation Commission Chair indicated that there have been concerns from residents in the Deerfield and Royal Oaks neighborhoods regarding lack of access to neighborhood parks without having to cross Highway 169. Dana described the existing parks in this location and the space available for two proposed parks. Dana also discussed the possible need to acquire flat open land prior to development taking place. Councilmember Holmgren indicated his concern of moving ahead with a plan for the Hillside 5m park. Dana Anderson stated the Park and Recreation