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City Council Meeting Minutes September 1, 2020 Page 3 of 10 Director Pierce stated the current temporary closure of Main Street was approved by Council on May 26. It opened June 10 and is currently slated to end October 5; 15 of 17 food and beverage establishments on three blocks of Main Street participated. Three businesses on Front Street expanded onto City right-of-way (street or park) as well. The program was provided at no -cost to businesses except for costs for outdoor furniture and State fees for liquor licensing. Generally, the program is considered a success, with positive feedback from the community and business owners. Director Pierce stated the restaurants and Downtown Business Association (DBA) approached City staff in August about a potential extension. Staff supports the request to extend from October 5 to October 31. This is consistent with extensions recently approved by Denver and Boulder. There is no additional financial impact to the City by extending the closure. A notification letter regarding the potential extension was mailed to surrounding residents on August 21 asking for public input. Director Pierce noted the DBA's letter recommending the extension also suggests a permanent pedestrian area closure of Main Street. Council has noted this item would need to be raised and incorporated into the 2021 annual work plan. Staff continues to field requests related to possibly adding tents as the weather cools. She stated that at this time, no tents will be permitted on Main Street. Staff recommends approval of the extension. Public Comments — None. Councilmember Dickinson stated this has been a real success for the summer. Councilmember Brown stated he supports this for October but does not see it being a good fit for the winter particularly with how the traffic rerouting affects nearby residents. Councilmember Leh stated he supports the extension to help local businesses. Mayor Pro Tern Maloney moved to approve the resolution; Councilmember Leh seconded the motion. Mayor Stolzmann stated she supports the extension to help address the pandemic and to look at how we can help all businesses in the pandemic. Roll Call Vote: Motion passed by unanimous roll call vote. ORDINANCE NO. 1796, SERIES 2020 — AN ORDINANCE APPROVING THE REZONING OF LOTS 1 AND 2, CRYSTAL ESTATES REPLAT A LOCATED AT 1655 COURTESY ROAD AND 1655 CANNON CIRCLE FROM THE COMMERCIAL BUSINESS ZONE DISTRICT TO COMMERCIAL COMMUNITY, MIXED USE ZONE