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designated permit area in Old Town. This amendment to the permit-parking ordinance allows City staff to enforce permit-parking restrictions in Old Town. The language added to Section 10.18.010 "City Administrator authorized to designate permit zones and lot," and striking the language "No such parking restrictions shall apply on Sundays or legal holidays." This includes the neighborhood of St. Louis Church, seven days a week. It will not affect any other area of Town. Davidson opened the public hearing and asked if anyone in the audience wished to speak for or against Ordinance No. 1333, Series 2000. Eric and Marie Ursich, 677 Walnut Street, stated that they reside across the street from the St. Louis Church and experience a lot of traffic and parking problems around their home. Mr. Ursich noted that, although the parking problems create duress throughout the week, it is of particularly concern on Sundays and holidays. He stated that the parking problem has created a burden for them, as they are not able to park in front of their home. Mr. Ursich stated that he and his wife fully support Ordinance 1333. Alicia and David Burrous, 924 Grant Avenue, stated that they also reside in the vicinity of the St. Louis Parish and wished to speak in support of the Ordinance. Mrs. Burrous noted that they had served on the joint Parish Neighborhood Committee to review parking issues with respect to the rights of the neighbors, however, on-street parking continues to be a problem for residents. She stated that this Ordinance would provide for parking permits for the residents 24 hours a day and 7 days a week. Mrs. Burrous stated that they too support Ordinance 1333. Sisk stated that he supported the Ordinance, and noted that the neighbors have been very patient. He stated his concern that there will be other parking issues coming before Council. He noted that the Methodist Church expansion and Memory Square Swimming Pool would utilize resident on-street parking. He felt that Council would need to address these parking issues as they arise. Mayer pointed out that the City Administrator would be given power to judge each case on its individual merits, monitor the impact on the neighborhood and address any problems that may arise. Howard moved that Ordinance No. 1333, Series 2000, An Ordinance Amending Chapter 10.18 of the Louisville Municipal Code to allow On-Street Parking Permit Restrictions within Downtown Louisville to be Applied on Sundays and Legal Holidays be adopted, seconded by Sisk. Roll Call was taken. Motion passed by a vote of 6-0. Sisk asked City Administrator Simmons to outline the Ordinance process, so that the audience will know when they can expect the 24 hours signs to be put up. Bill Simmons stated that Ordinance No. 1333, Series 2000, would go into effect 30 days after its adoption. 4