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Attachment E Tim Ackerman, neighbor of Mr. Kruzer, 1377 Eldridge Avenue Mr. Ackerman advised that he was a neighbor of Mr. Kruzer, but was in favor of renewal of the Interim Use for St. Rose of Lima's temporary park and ride. Mr.Ackerman opined that it was a great service and a lot of his neighbors used it. Mr. Ackerman advised that his concern was that this summer, two of his neighbors (1365 and 1371 Eldridge Avenue) had put up "No Parking" signs on their own on the only side of the street that had parking designated; and living adjacent to those addresses,the parking problems were simply moved mm further down the street to him and other neighbors. Mr. Ackerman questioned the legality of neighbors installing such signs on their own. 14 0 Mr. Paschke advised that such signage was not permitted; and typically"No Parking" signs were only approved by the City's Public Works Director; and noted that such signage would not have been 142 approved. Mr. Paschke advised that the City had signed those areas where it was not appropriate to 14 3 park for specific reasons; but that, unfortunately,the rest of a neighborhood was fair game for parking Ill 44. during special events, such as the fair. 145 Mr. Ackerman noted that the signs installed by neighbors simply limited parking even more. 14 6 Chair Boerigter asked that, if the neighbors installed signs again without prior permission from the City, that staff be contacted to talk to those neighbors. mm Mr. Ackerman spoke in support of showing a phone number/contact person on the signs to immediate 14 9 contact for specific situations that arise. As a volunteer at the St. Rose of Lima park and ride, Mr. Ackerman opined that it provided good benefits for all and he was in favor of continuing the tradition. Commission Deliberation 152 Chair Boerigter opined that the question appeared to be if it was the desire of residents to have no state fair parking to allow residents to park on their streets; or if it was the intent to have no state fair parking 154 on a street because it constricted the street for pedestrians and children using the street due to the 155 increased number of cars parked on the street. Mr. Lloyd opined that it was some of both, with roadways constricted by additional vehicle parking; and inconveniences in residents not being able to park on the street in front of their own homes. mm Discussion included problematic for residents being limited to parking in front of their own homes during the fair, especially those neighborhoods with streets designed for one-side parking only; and difficulties in enforcing parking and identifying the vehicles and intent of their owners. Member Gisselquist, as a resident near the Corpus Christi park and ride; questioned if a portion of the Fairview Community Center parking lot couldn't be used for overflow parking during the duration of the State Fair; opining that the opportunity to find additional revenues would be beneficial for all. Chair Boerigter closed the Public Hearing at 7:10 p.m.; no one appeared for or against. MOTION Member Boerigter moved,seconded by Member Gisselquist seconded,to RECOMMEND TO THE CITY ," COUNCIL renewed approval of five (5)-year INTEIRM USES for the Minnesota State Fair to continue mm operating park and ride facilities at nine(9)church and school locations; based on the comments and findings of Sections 4-6,and the recommendation of Section 7 of the staff report dated November 2, 2011. Member Wozniak, on a non-related note, encouraged State Fair representatives to work with area recyclers to add recycling containers to the park and ride sites. Page 4 of 5