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May 26, 2020 Page 5 of 6 internal process. He commented a notification could be made to property owners within 350 feet. Councilmember Fynewever stated she trusted staff could follow through with this type of communication. Councilmember Allen and Councilmember Jacobsen supported staff completing this type of communication. A roll call vote was taken. 5 Ayes, 0 Nays-Motion Carried 5. Consideration of Resolution Adopting the Proposed Tax Levy for Taxes Payable 2020 and Setting the Meeting Dates for the 2020 Budget Discussion with Public Comment and the Determination of the Final 2020 Tax Levies. Motion by Councilmember Dunsworth, seconded by Councilmember Allen to adopt Ordinance 875, an Ordinance adopting a prohibition of on-street parking of large vehicles. City Manager Massopust indicated Assistant Director of Community Assets and Development Gozola would be presenting this item to the Council. Assistant Director of Community Assets and Development Gozola stated Rights-of-way are intended for many purposes including but not limited to transportation needs (i.e. roads, sidewalks, & trails), utilities, snow storage, boulevard plantings, etc. Right-of-ways are not meant to be utilized as overflow parking for large vehicle operators, but this has unfortunately become a problem in recent years. Rather than signing all problem areas as “no parking,” adopting a prohibition on large vehicle parking will address the issue city-wide. The proposed prohibition is not uncommon in urban areas like New Brighton, and will enhance the character within some of our industrial areas which have become over-run at times with on-street parking of large vehicles. Councilmember Allen requested staff discuss how this Ordinance would impact owner/operators of semi-trucks. Assistant Director of Community Assets and Development Gozola explained this Ordinance would allow the City to reach out to local businesses in order to inform them they cannot expand their business out into the public right-of-way. Councilmember Jacobsen questioned how many complaint the City received regarding this matter. Assistant Director of Community Assets and Development Gozola stated he was uncertain of the number, but explained this was the top complaint for the industrial parks in the City. A roll call vote was taken. 5 Ayes, 0 Nays-Motion Carried Commission Liaison Reports, Announcements and Updates Devin Massopust City Manager Massopust reported the Silver Lake Road closure began today and would run through the end of June. He explained the City was assessing internally when City Hall would be able to more fully open. He stated he was proud of the efficient manner in which the City has been able to operate during the pandemic. He noted the license bureau was open by appointment. He indicated the golf course was also open, along with all City parks. He encouraged residents to remain socially distanced while visiting City parks. Graeme Allen Councilmember Allen thanked the City Council and staff for working through the pandemic without turning it into a political matter. He stated he appreciated the tremendous efforts that were being made by the City to balance resident safety with the need for businesses to operate. He encouraged residents to reach out to the Council with any comments or concerns they may have. 5. Consideration of Resolution Adopting the Proposed Tax Levy for Taxes Payable 2020 and Setting the Meeting Dates for the 2020 Budget Discussion with Public Comment and the Determination of the Final 2020 Tax Levies. Commission Liaison Reports, Announcements and Updates