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City Council Meeting Minutes June 18, 2013 Page 9 of 12 The Planning Division plans to complete studies three times a year, July, November and in April in order to get meaningful data. COUNCIL COMMENT Council member Loo heard from an organizer of the Street Faire, the busiest nights this season will be July 19, August 2, August 9 and August 16. She requested an addendum to the study to include those nights and stressed the importance of getting those high volume nights into the study. She felt Ms. Honstein's recommendation of painting the curb was an excellent short term solution. With respect to the number of summons written, she was not opposed to the issuance of a summons if it were warranted. Chief Goodman addressed the recommendation of painting curbs and explained in Colorado they are not enforceable unless accompanied by a sign. He felt the paint is fairly inexpensive, but signage is very expensive. Council member Loo asked if cars are being ticketed for encroachment. Chief Goodman stated they are not being ticketed due to the very high volume of cars encroaching into the intersection. Council member Loo asked if warnings were too expensive. Chief Goodman stated it is not too expensive, but it is ineffective, because at the next Street Faire someone else will park there. He noted if warnings are given, sooner or later, tickets would have to be issued. He explained the Police Department was surprised by the number of cars at the Street Faire very early in the evening. Council. member Loo suggested the Public Relations Manager provide a press release asking people who attend the downtown events to be respectful of the property owners and not block their driveway or they will be ticketed. Council member Jasiak suggested the Mayor welcome them at the beginning of the Street Faire and remind them where they park may impact the neighbors and be mindful of where they park next time. City Manager Fleming stated staff can work with the DBA, to incorporate this message in their advertisement for the Street Faire. He suggested the Mayor, when introducing the bands, encourage people to be mindful when parking and not infringe on the rights of neighbors. He would get some cost estimate for painting curbs. He did not share the opinion that the cost of paint is fairly inexpensive. Council member Loo asked about changing the ordinance to address the remodel of existing buildings downtown and the provision to provide parking and /or to increase the parking fees. She asked if this would be only for remodeling. Planning Director Russ confirmed it was for a remodel of a certain size (50% more). He explained many homes in Old Town were scraped off before there was a parking ordinance. Many home in Old Town do not have parking spaces and when they get