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Regular City Council Meeting Monday, June 11,2007 Page 38 Environment and Transportation (PWET) Commission look in more depth at comparison ordinances from those cities outlined. Councilmember Pust referenced the previous HRA discussion and possible implementation of advisory group recommendations on rental housing recommendation #8 entitled, "review issues relating to on street and off-street parking as it relates to existing City Codes;" and noted that on January 22, the Council directed Public Works staff to review the history of parking discussions held by the Traffic Safety Committee and previous action taken, incorporating student parking as a component of any study. Councilmember Pust questioned if the Council had received that memo. Councilmember Ihlan clarified that that was more of a history of the Traffic Safety Committee and their past actions. Councilmember Pust sought clarification on her recollections that the Council asked that review of the matter go to the PWET at that time. Mayor Klausing recalled that the matter had been sent to the PWET; but that it was his understanding that a subcommittee had been created of Councilmembers Pust and Ihlan, who would return to the full Council with a report and specific recommendations. Mayor Klausing questioned how limiting overnight street parking would resolve the broader on and off-street parking issues. Councilmember Ihlan proposed restrictions similar to those of Ma- plewood or Shoreview, with no street parking between 2:00 a.ill. and 5:00 or 6:00 a.ill. with temporary permits available. Councilmember Pust opined that it was premature to have this as an agenda item, when the subcommittee hadn't completed their analysis or drafted recommendations. Mayor Klausing concurred with Councilmember Pust's observation. Councilmember Kough noted the number of complaints he fielded that were related to parking issues; specifically vehicles with "For Sale" signs that were parked for months on end; and were even re-