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City Council Minutes November 5, 1984 Page Six Ms. Ellen Rogy, owner of the lnsty-Print located in Mr. Lundberg's building at the corner of Jackson and 4th Street, indicated that customers would park on Jackson Avenue or 4th Street for the opportunity to do quick business in her shop. Ms. Rogy indicated that she did not believe there would be any long- term parking on Jackson or 4th Street at the location of their building. The City Administrator indicated that the proposed restricted parking is purely for safety. The City Administrator indicated that it is impossible to see through a car whether it is parked there for 30 minutes or all day. The City Administrator further indicated that the building at the corner of Jackson and 4th Street is clearly different than the downtown area. The City Administrator further indicated that the speeds are higher on Jackson Avenue than in the downtown area. The City Administrator indicated that the City would not be able to enforce the 30 minute parking and further indicated that the Minnesota Department of Trans- portation has agreed with the City's recommendation that parking be restricted on Jackson Avenue. Mayor Hinkle questioned parking in front of Doug Johnson's building and further indicated thatthere were a number of other dangerous intersections within the City of Elk River. Councilmember Gunkel indicated that in reviewing past minutes, the Planning Com- mission recommended that there be no parking on Jackson Avenue for at least 60 feet and further indicated that eventhOugh the City Council did not state the restrictions, it was the intent, as the City Council was requiring off-street parking for the building therefore, eliminating the need for on-street parking. Mr. Cliff Lundberg indicated that people wanted a quick, short entrance into the building rather than using the back entrance which has a ramp. Mr. Phil Hals indicated that it was recommended that parking be restricted for 90 feet because of the need for a clearance for the parking lot behind the building and a power pole was located such that the 90 feet worked out the best. Mr. Cliff Lundberg indicated that he felt the 90 feet restriction was not a matter of safety but rather a matter of convenience, as the State requires 20 feet from an intersection. Councilmember Gunkel indicated that she has been contacted a number of times by people in her ward indicated that the visibility was limited and that parking should not be allowed on Jackson Avenue. Discussion was carried on regarding the visibility issue. Councilmember Duitsman indicated that he felt the high traffic volume was an issue and that the inter- section of 4th and Jackson was a high volume left turn intersection. Mr. Phil Hals indicated that when he and the Police Chief placed a vehicle on Jackson Avenue to determine the visibility, they discovered that because the building was so close to the street, there was no opportunity to see oncoming traffic and therefore, it was recommended that no parking be allowed up to 90 feet from the intersection. Mr. Hals indicated that the 90 feet was recommended because of the power pole and the space required for entrance into the parking lot.