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an aggressive fashion in Denver. He questioned how the community of Louisville could allow the Daily Camera to continue to hawk newspapers while denying other groups the opportunity to do so. He stated that he is not opposed to people trying to join the economy and the Daily Camera should be proud of their attempts to help people attain that goal. He expressed concern that competition could develop for the more visible, valuable corners and questioned how that could be controlled. Sisk moved that Council approve Ordinance No. 1311, Series 1999 - An Ordinance of the City of Louisville Prohibiting Solicitation on or Near Public Streets or Highways as amended on second reading to include US Highway 36 and State Highway 42, seconded by Mayer. Levihn asked for clarification that this would include the intersection at South Boulder Road and McCaslin. Sisk replied that the intersection was included and stated that he expects the Ordinance will require modifications once the Northwest Parkway is complete. Light explained that there are two components to the Ordinance. The first part prohibits the soliciting on any street in the City, as long as the activity requires someone to enter a travel lane or stand on a median. There is an additional restriction that prohibits, in general, the solicitation from any person who is on one of the state highways, irrespective of whether they step into a travel lane. He explained that that restriction applies to US Highway 36 and State Highway 42 and is geared toward preventing driver distraction on high-speed highways. Roll call was taken. Motion passed by a vote of 6-0, with Lathrop being excused. ORDINANCE No. 1312, SERIES 1999 - AN ORDINANCE CONCERNING INCREASED PENALTIES FOR MOVING TRAFFIC VIOLATIONS IN SCHOOL ZONES 2nd READING - PUBLIC HEARING (advertised Daily Camera 10/23/99) Davidson called for City Attorney introduction. Sam Light, City Attorney, read by title only Ordinance No. 1312, Series 1999 - An Ordinance Concerning Increased Penalties for Moving Traffic Violations in School Zones. Davidson opened the public hearing and called for staff presentation. Bill Simmons explained that this Ordinance would add a section to the City's 1985 Model Traffic Code, which would allow for the doubling of penalties and surcharges imposed for speeding and other moving traffic violations within designated school zones. The goal is to increase the safety of motorists, students and other pedestrians in the areas surrounding schools. To give effect to the increased penalties and surcharges, designated