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B. 4th Street NW/12th Avenue NW Mr. Grant Wyffels, Director of Public Works, reviewed the Traffic Study report for the intersection of 4th Street NW and 12th Avenue NW. Mr. Wyffels' recommendation is that a stop sign be installed at the exit of the Hansen Park parking lot and remove any sight line encroachments to this sign by removing an existing tree that is located near the exit of the parking lot. Commissioner Donohue noted there is a high retaining wall at the corner so the tree removal may not matter. Mr. Wyffels stated the tree removal is not needed for site line; it is needed as the tree would be too close to the stop sign. Commissioner Lamp asked why not stop both directions of traffic. Commissioner Hollimon noted this does not meet warrants. Mr. Wyffels stated the expectation is to stop coming out of a parking lot. Commissioner Donohue asked if any consideration was given to a yield sign. Mr. Wyffels stated that a stop sign would be warranted in this condition; not a yield sign. Director Jacobson noted there is a State Statute requiring a vehicle to stop when exiting a parking lot even if no stop sign is posted. Commissioner Schumann asked if the same signage should be done for the parking lot at the intersection of 5th Street NW and 13th Avenue NW. Commissioner Hollimon felt this proposal is prudent and reasonable. Commissioner Hollimon made a motion to accept the recommendation of Mr. Grant Wyffels and also investigate if the same signage is warranted at the intersection of 5th Street NW and 13th Avenue NW; Commissioner Schumann seconded. Motion carried. C. Parking Ordinance Review/Discussion Director Jacobson noted Council asked this Commission to review the parking ordinance with the primary concern being if the city should continue with the 2-5 am parking restriction; Section 29-20. Director Jacobson noted that generally officers issue citations via complaint during the summer months. The benefit of having this parking restriction is officers are quick to see cars overnight. Section 29-21 limits on street parking to 6 hours and Director Jacobson would not suggest changing this. Commissioner Bredenbeck asked about warning cards. Director Jacobson noted warnings are sometimes given but this is at officer discretion. Commissioner Bredenbeck would keep the ordinance as it stands. Commissioner Benke asked about vehicles parking on a permanent surface. Director Jacobson stated that is in a different chapter of the City Code and handled by Community Development. Commissioner Benke asked if that should be included in Chapter 29. Commissioner Lamp asked to please keep this ordinance as is. Commissioner Donohue stated it would be nice to not have to worry about overnight parking but also sees the other side. Commissioner Hollimon asked if allowing parking on the street would align with traffic calming or would we be creating traffic hazards. Director Jacobson stated we possibly would as parked cars do get hit at times. Commissioner Kocon asked how strict we are on the 6 hour limit. Director Jacobson noted officers generally are not looking for this and it is usually enforced on a complaint basis. Commissioner Bredenbeck made a motion to accept the Parking Ordinance as it currently stands; Commissioner Schumann seconded.