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City Council Minutes October 8, 2007 Page 6 Wendy Simonson, Kemper Drug -stated that encouraging residents to park in customer parking sets a negative precedent. She requested the employee parking be signed for the permitted overnight parking rather than the customer parking. Mr. Maurer indicated that if no overnight parking restrictions are in place during the winter months, the street department may not be able to plow the lot due to vehicles parked in all areas of the lot. Karen Attic, Olde Main Eatery -questioned if residents could park overnight in the back row of employee parking. It was noted that would require each parking spot to be individually signed. The Council questioned how the parking spots are currently marked. Chief Beahen indicated that there are signs on the light posts that point to a row of parking rather than individual parking spots. He noted that 24 of the spots in the back are deeded to First National Financial so that needs to be taken into account. It was noted that having each parking spot individually signed is a plowing nightmare. Chief Beahen indicated that the easiest solution would be the one as suggested by Councilmember Motin to sign the entire lot three hour parking and first come, first served in the evening. He stated that he understands the concerns of the businesses but does not see another viable solution. Mr. Hals indicated that there are a number of issues staff should consider including: how do we remove snow from the lot, how many overnight resident stalls need to be provided, and can the parking lot be entirely closed overnight following a snowfall. Mr. Maurer indicated that additional signage may be necessary for some of the overnight parking in the winter. Councilmember Zerwas stated that he believes the seasonal approach is good and that something similar to the winter street parking ordinance could be enacted. Mr. Maurer explained that staff suggested that overnight parking of residents be only allowed in the row of parking stalls adjacent to Highway 10 to allow the lot to be efficiently cleared of snow. Mr. Maurer noted that there are only 26 parking spots along this row which will not be sufficient for the number of residents that have requested overnight parking in the winter. Councilmember Motin indicated that there are other parking spots available if the 26 spots are full. Mr. Maurer indicated that if this is workable, it is the best scenario for plowing because it will allow snow removal while maintaining the parking for customers and residents. Ms. Johnson confirmed that staff's understanding is that the Council is leaning towards residential parking in the King Avenue lot overnight and staff will figure out how to do it. She stated that staff will work out a plan to facilitate parking, develop signage, and address snow removal issues. Chief Beahen stated that the Police Department is getting ready to issue parking permits and questioned if residential permits are necessary. It was the consensus of the Council that they were not necessary because the 26 overnight parking spots would be first come, first served. Ms. Attic explained that if residential permits are not issued she is in the same place she was before. She noted that the residents of Jackson Place have already been given 1.2 spots per unit and her tenants have none. Mayor Klinzing clarified that the city did not provide the Jackson Place residents with the parking spots. She noted that most of the discussion the Council has had is because of Ms. Attic's request for residential parking in the King Avenue lot. She stated that the Council is trying to be fair in addressing this request.