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City Council Meeting Minutes July 14, 2015 Page 17 of 26 Council member Leh asked if there is any information about which option the public would obey. Planning and Building Safety Director Russ stated it would be the most conspicuous option. The key recommendation from the Downtown Parking Committee was to provide help to the police department to enforce the laws. The proposal for placement of signs is an attempt to assist the police department. The cost estimates presented was for the core area of downtown; from Front Street to Lincoln and from Short to Elm Street. This is the area most affected by Street Faire, downtown events and from Memory Square events. Council member Stolzmann stated on the City's Web the parking plan includes one street west of Lincoln to include the elementary school. Mayor Muckle summarized parking signs should focus on the highest priority streets and intersections; around the schools. Council members Leh, Lipton and Keany agreed. Council members Loo and Stolzmann preferred painted curbs. Council member Stolzmann explained she favored painted curbs because the sidewalks are narrower in Old Town. For long range planning she felt curb bollout parking should not be allowed. COUNCIL DIRECTION: There was Council consensus for signs to be installed beginning in 2015. Council member Stolzmann felt some spaces are too close to the intersection and suggested measuring those spaces and moving them back appropriately. PUBLIC COMMENT Michael Menaker, 1816 Choke Cherry Drive, Louisville, CO stated he reviewed the guidelines for curb markings and the standard is red paint. He supported painting curbs red and noted it would be less expensive. Council member Keany explained, according to staff's calculations, curb painting is more expensive than no parking signs. Council member Keany assumed the street with bulbouts would not be signed. Public Works Director Kowar confirmed the signage would not include streets with bulbouts. Council member Stolzmann asked if Council supports looking at the spaces too close to the intersection. There was Council consensus. DISCUSSION /DIRECTION - SPECIAL EVENTS PERMITTING Mayor Muckle requested a staff presentation. Public Relations Manager Muth explained in June, Council asked staff how special event permits are issued and if staff limits or denies events, which may compete with another event in town. Staff does not limit permits or make any determinations as to