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Downtown Parking Focus Group l~cbruan~ 12, ?007 PaSc 3 of 3 for them since a high demand of overflow is not e~,pected. • Long term parlsi~g considerations need to be identified earfier on in die next redevelopment project/process. Future projects and the ciq=need to find a balance behveen die code requirement on die number of pulsing stalls and what is realistic in an urban/downtown ens=ironment. • There is an opportunity now to create a better system if overnight and weekend overflow parlang locations can be identified for busiiesses and residents upfront rad~er than retraiziig. • City and downtown stakeholders map need to revisit even= 3 or ~F months to check-il on how the parking system is working as the new developments will go through a series of evolutions with events, residents, new businesses and growth/success of existing businesses. • Existing businesses will need to recogtuze addressiig pulsing issues will require retrainiig employee expectations, as long as we can communicate alternative locations Eor deem to park and address their safety concerns. Staff will be following up on many of the questions raised including the safety modification options and beginning to outline a matriti indicating the ~=arious Phase II options to address employee parking demands. alt the next meetiug scheduled for A~Ionday, February 36~~' Cluef Beahen will be presentiig proposed changes to the current parking regulations and permitting process. The group will be asked to provide staff feedback on the proposed changes and to formalize a recommendation to the City Council on proposed changes to die current system. I%eith I-Iohne indicated he will be out of town For die next meeting. Submitted by, ~j Cad~erine Ivlehelich Director of Lcononuc Develop~nent