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City Council Meeting Minutes April 21, 2015 Page 15 of 21 Council member Stolzmann inquired where the bicycle loops and no parking signs would be placed. Planning and Building Safety Director Russ explained 100 bike parking spaces have been planned in the bulb -outs from Spruce Street to the south and there are some underutilized bike spaces at the library and the City Hall. Council member Stolzmann suggested more bicycle racks at the library in the skateboard spaces. She inquired about where the parking signs would be placed. Planning and Building Safety Director Russ explained the City's Principal Planner is working with the McCaslin wayfinding expert to locate those areas on key intersections. Mayor Pro Tem Dalton inquired when the lease with BNSF would be finalized. City Manager Fleming could not provide a deadline, but stated staff is working with the railroad. Mayor Pro Tem Dalton voiced his support for Option 2 (extend white paint- designated parking spaces beyond those within a block of Main Street). Mayor Muckle inquired about the diagonal striping of South Street. Planning and Building Safety Director Russ stated diagonal parking on South Street did not yield a change because of existing driveway cuts and the alley opening. Staff is working on a different solution, however for now South Street will remain as it is. Council member Keany inquired about the estimate on the no- parking signs. City Manager Fleming stated the estimate on the no- parking signs is under $15,000 for 120 different signs, which involves boring through concrete and staff time. Council member Keany asked if there is a price difference between painting curbs and no- parking signs. City Manager Fleming did not have an estimate at this time. Mayor Muckle also supported Option 2. Planning and Building Safety Director Russ explained painting stalls for parking is likely a reduction in parking spaces. Council member Stolzmann commented she plans to bring up eco- passes for employees during the budget process. Mayor Muckle inquired about the County's eco - pass program. Council member Stolzmann stated they are conducting additional studies. If the study directs a positive interest in eco-passes, the voters will be asked in the 2016 election to consider funding community-wide eco - passes. Mayor Pro Tem Dalton inquired how many employees used the eco - passes. City Manager Fleming stated several years ago the City offered free eco- passes as part of a county -wide incentive, however, the participation was not enough to justify the cost. Mayor Muckle stated he was impressed how many spaces the City will get from KoKo Plaza. He encouraged staff to continue working on obtaining more parking spaces.