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ACCEPTANCE OF CITY ATTORNEY'S REPORT CITY ADMINISTRATOR'S REPORT MAIN ST. PARKING PROBLEM Councilman Cussen ,ouncilwoman Morris Councilman Cussen Councilman Leary 1/18/83 Page -11- Councilman Fauson moved, Councilman Ferrera seconded that the City Attorney's report be accepted and placed on file. Question called for. All in favor. Motion carried. City Engineer Blanchard had provided council- members with a memo of the history of the signing of Main St. pertinent to time limits, also a map depicting the area. John Lanter- man had also provided council with a memo of a survey he had done on downtown parking in conjunction with the Louisville Downtown Development Corporation. Administrator Wurl remarked staff would be happy to answer any questions council may have relating to this item. Inquired if some of the other business es- tablishments who had designated 15 minute parking zones were having a problem with this limited parking. Wurl advised it wasn't, other than The Liquor Store. Inquired how many 15 minute parking zones are there on Main St. Administrator Wurl advised - 7 spaces, at 4 locations. There are some. complaints' as to the short limitation; but felt this benefi- cial to some extent to the businesses as it provides quick in and out parking. Inquried of Director Leesman how often is the downtown area, in these 7 - 15 minute parking spaces patrolled. Leesman advised not necessarily on a regular basis, possibly on an average of twice daily. Inquired when a proprietor complains of an overparking violation and the offender is issued a ticket, does the officer wait 15 minutes or is it the proprietor's word that the car has been there that length of time. Leesman advised the complaintant signs a complaint form and must appear in court as a witness and testify on a complaint basis, if the offender didn't pay the ticket.