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COUNCIL WORK SESSION
October 28, 2002
4:30 p.m.
Council Chambers
Members present: Welper, Greenwood, Clark, Hurley, Getty.
Members absent: Berry, Jordan.
Moved by Welper, seconded by Greenwood that the Agenda, as proposed, be approved. Ayes:
Five. Absent: Berry, Jordan. Motion carried.
The request of Neal Hartman to review the 16 minute loading zone at 619 East 4th Street was
reviewed. Mr. Hartman reported that 615, 617 and 619 East 4th Street are owned by Delight
Hartman and a group of individuals from Minnesota own other properties along East 4`h Street.
Mr. Hartman stated he feels property owners should have been notified that the city was
removing the parking. The parents need a place to pick up and drop of their kids. Mr. Hartman
asked that the city put parking meters in to keep people from parking on the grass, and this will
also give the city some revenue. Councilperson Getty stated that this part of East 4`' Street is
four lane, and the city would have to remove one lane in order to put parking meters along this
portion of the street. Mr. Hartman responded that he is talking about the east side of East 4th
Street.
Councilperson Getty asked about the loading zone, and Mr. Hartman responded that he does not
like the loading zone because there is a curb that prevents others from using the loading zone.
Sandie Greco, Superintendent of Traffic Operations, stated that the city created the no parking
because vehicles were parking on the parking. In order to install parking meters, the city would
have to remove one lane of traffic. Ms. Greco reported that she did send a letter to every address
on East 4th Street.
Mr. Hartman reported he is getting ready to purchase the property from the owner who lives in
Minnesota. Mr. Hartman stated that he has been parking there for 12 years.
Councilperson Getty suggested that the area be reviewed with the Superintendent of Traffic
Operations this week and report back to Mr. Hartman.
Mr. Hartman stated he would just like the parking that was formerly allowed, and he would be
happy with parking meters on the east side of the street. Mr. Hartman stated there are a lot of
accidents on the corner because on the west side of the street there is a "stop here" sign and with
the double lanes, vehicles in both lanes stop. Mr. Hartman asked that one lane of traffic be
removed.
With no further business before the council, it was moved by Hurley, seconded by Clark that the
meeting be adjourned at 4:58 p.m. Ayes: Five. Absent: Berry, Jordan. Motion carried.
Nancy Eckert
City Clerk