July 1, 2013 Regular Mtg - City of Anoka

COUNCIL MEMO FORMMeeting Date July 1, 2013Agenda Section Ordinances & ResolutionsItem Description RES/Approving the addition of one new handicap parking space onthe north side on Jackson St (200 block)Submitted ByPhil Johanson, Police Chief9.8BACKGROUND INFORMATIONThe Parking Advisory Board (PAB) is recommending one additional handicapped parking space be installed onthe north side of Jackson St.(200 block) between the two driveways that enter the city owned parking lot betweenSerum’s and Courtside restaurants. There is currently only one two-hour parking space between these twodriveways.This resolution would also rescind the council action from May 6, 2013 to add a handicapped parking space tothe city owned parking lot between Billy’s and Beer Belly’s restaurants. Public Services Director Greg Lee advisesthat adding one handicapped parking space in the city owned Billy’s lot would require losing two regular parkingstalls due to the twelve foot required width of a handicapped parking stall.This recommendation to city council passed by a unanimous vote of the PAB.FINANCIAL IMPACTThe cost for Public Works Department staff to install one “Handicapped Parking” sign on Jackson St.COUNCIL ACTION REQUESTEDApprove resolution for adding one handicapped parking stall to the north side of Jackson St. (200 block).138 of 360