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City Counci1lvfi.nu tes April 14, 2008 Page 4 Chief Beahen provided some statistics on traffic calming and on how certain speeds affect pedestrian accidents He stated getting drivers to 30 mph and belo\v is a good goal to try and achieve in residential areas~ The Council asked how speed data collected from a speed sign would be beneficial to the city~ ChiefBeahen stated the data would reveal peak times and average speeds which would assist the department of when they should increase traffic patrol. He stated the data could also show that there may be no issues with speed that could be proven to petitioners. The Council felt that extra traffic enforcement should be done as well if the city is going to install sign age and re-stripe the street~ !vIr. 1vIaurer stated he will come back to Council \vith a more detailed plan for Trott Brook Parkway. The Council directed staff to \vork on drafting a traffic calming policy~ 5.3~ Discussion on Ordinance Changes !vIs. Allard reviewed the following ordinances and Council comments are listed with each of them. II Tobacco o The 90 percent threshold for the definition of a tobacco products shop is too high and should be set at 50 percent or more. State la'\v needs to be reviewed to see if this definition can be changed~ o Concern about having a separate room for sampling~ People are going to the shop specifically for tobacco and this would be too much government interference~ There was also concern about the shops becoming a smoking lounge. o Concern about having a separate ventilation system. There was concern about tobacco shops located in multi-tenant buildings and ho\v the ventilation would affect the neighbors~ o Change the language regarding transfers. o Inclusion of a penalty clause. iii Peddlers.. Solicitors.. and Transient rvferchant o Concerns Vlith the city issued ID looking like it endorses solicitors/peddlers. The attorney suggested making the photo ID the city issued license \vith expiration dates. Chief Beahen suggested looking at an ID that has a time limit and becomes void by a certain date~ It was noted that the city should make sure costs are being covered \\rlth the additional costs for the ID. o Revocation should be included in the Grounds for Granting and Denial. o Change the hours to ivlonday through Saturday, noon to 6:00 p.m. o Solicitors should be charged a fee to cover the city's administrative costs.