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MINUTES OF THE ORONO CITY COUNCIL MEETING Monday, July 22, 2013 7:00 o’clock p.m. _____________________________________________________________________________________ Page 8 of 20 (5. DAKOTA TRAIL PARKING AT BAYVIEW PLACE, Continued) Bremer stated there was discussion about allowing parking only for the residents but that it was pointed out that would be difficult to enforce. Farniok stated due to the landscaping and vegetation, they are not parking in certain spots. Farniok noted a little further up the road and to the east of the Meyers residence there are some stumps and other physical barriers that prevent parking but that it will not stop people from finding a little niche here and there where they can park. Farniok recommended the City look at a wider area to avoid pushing the parking into other nearby neighborhoods. Levang asked if the west side of County Road 19 should also be posted no parking. Farniok stated he does not know what the answer would be since they have not heard from those residents. Printup asked whether some temporary no parking signage be erected across the street. Farniok stated the terrain to the west starts getting steeper but then flattens out more to the north. The motorists want the flatness and the convenience of the gravel. If they go on to Crystal Place, it will not be as convenient but the police department can monitor it and address any resident’s concerns. Meyers stated in his view there will not be any problem with the Regional Rail Authority if this area is posted no parking. Meyers asked whether people can park within 30 feet of the stop sign. Farniok indicated they are not allowed to park within 30 feet of a stop sign if they are parking on a public road. Farniok indicated the no parking signs pertain to the roadway itself and that this is one of those unique areas given the gravel that they can park close to the stop sign since they would be off the roadway. Meyers noted the logs depicted in the photograph were placed there deliberately by his neighbor to prevent parking. If people are forced to park two blocks away, they will lose their convenience to the trail and will find somewhere else to park. Meyers noted he attempted to prevent parking on Bayview prior to the trail opening because he envisioned this happening and that he did not want people to become accustomed to parking in this area. Meyers stated it currently is not a safe situation and that once the parking area is not there, people will adjust and find somewhere else to park. Meyers suggested the City erect school bus pickup and drop-off signs up as well as signs that say parking is available at the municipal lot. Printup asked how soon the no parking signs could be erected. Struve stated it is likely the Public Works Department has some no parking signs in the facility and that within a week they could be erected. Anderson asked how quickly Three Rivers Park District could erect some directional signs. Item #03 - CC Agenda - 08/12/2013 Approval of Council Minutes 07/22/2013 [Page 8 of 20]