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<br /> <br />this matter in detail staff does not recommend adding additional stop signs. He explained a <br />future traffic count could be conducted once this development was completed. <br /> <br />Director Schlichting explained the neighboring residents have also requested a sidewalk be <br />considered along 27th Avenue. He reported the City typically only installs sidewalks along <br />State Aid routes. He noted all other roadways were built to a width that would accommodate <br />pedestrians on the street. He indicated the City maintains the sidewalks along all State Aid <br />routes. He stated Benedictine has not requested the sidewalk but rather the request was being <br />made by the neighbors. He commented 27th Avenue was slated for reconstruction in 2029. <br />Staff did not recommend moving forward with a sidewalk at this time, but could reconsider <br />this matter in 2029. <br /> <br />Director Schlichting discussed “No Parking” request that was made adjacent to the Ford <br />dealership. He reported it was staff’s suspicion the cars parking in this area were Ford <br />employees. He stated staff did not want more parking in this area. He explained if there was <br />a lack of parking at the business this may be a concern or the City. Staff supported the <br />parking in the area be monitored for the time being and that a decision on the “No Parking” <br />zone be made at a future time. <br /> <br />Discussion included: <br /> The Commission did not support placing stop signs at the intersection of Linden <br />Drive and 27th Avenue. <br /> The Commission supported staff’s recommendation to not pursue a sidewalk along <br />27th Avenue at this time and to reconsider this matter at 2029. <br /> The Commission supported the City further monitoring the parking in this area and <br />that “No Parking” signs not be posted. <br /> <br />B. Parking Regulations and Sign Requests – Tony Paetznick, Director of Public Safety <br /> <br />Director Paetznick stated the Commission discussed “No Parking” restrictions on Campus <br />Drive related to the on-street, overnight and extended period semi-truck parking. He <br />indicated signs were posted this spring which has pushed semi-truck parking elsewhere. He <br />explained staff has been discussing how to address this concern and was drafting an <br />Ordinance regarding Large Vehicle On-Street Parking. <br /> <br />Director Schlichting explained the City had a number of trucking businesses, along with <br />owner-operators in town. He reported when the City receives complaints its typically <br />because the current businesses were exceeding their boundaries with business operations. He <br />reviewed the proposed Ordinance that would be going to the Planning Commission for <br />further consideration. <br /> <br />Discussion included: <br /> Chair Hollimon supported addressing large vehicle on-street parking within City <br />Code. <br /> Commissioner Kessler expressed concern with the fact that owner-operators would <br />not have a place to park their trucks in the City. <br /> The Commission recommended the language be amended to allow for family <br />members to visit in a motorhome or recreational vehicles to be parked overnight. <br />