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Consideration of request from Engineering Division to modify parking restrictions on the south side of Center Street from 67th Street to 68th Street and on the east side of 68th Street from Center Street to 140-feet south of Center Street following a 90-day trial
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Submitted by:
Michael May, PE, PTOE, RSP1
Department:
Department of Public Works - Engineering Division
A. Issue
Pilgrim Lutheran School requested short-term on-street parking for visitors at their 4K-8 school at 6717 W Center.
B. Background/Options
A 90-day trial to modify parking on the south side of Center Street from 67th Street to 68th Street and on the east side of 68th Street from Center Street to 140-feet south of Center Street was recommended by staff and approved by the Transportation Affairs Committee at its March 12th meeting. The 90-day trial is complete.
Parking is currently restricted on school days from 7:30am to 4:30pm on the south side of Center Street from 67th Street to 68th Street and on the east side of 68th Street from Center Street to 140-feet south of Center Street. Pilgrim Lutheran School requested that the City make parking along the school easier for school visitors during the school day.
Staff recommends prohibiting parking in the aforementioned locations on school days from 7:30am to 9:00am, allow 1-hour parking on school days from 9:00am to 2:00pm, and prohibit parking on school days from 2:00pm to 4:30pm. The principal at Pilgrim Lutheran School has been contacted and was pleased with the 90-day trial.
C. Strategic Plan (Area of Focus)
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D. Fiscal Impact
Minor expenses for the removal or installation of signs. The existing sign budget will accommodate these expenses.
E. Recommendation
Direct staff to prepare an ordinance to modify parking restrictions on the south side of Center Street from 67th Street to 68th Street and on the east side of 68th Street from Center Street to 140-feet south of Center Street.
Figure: Recommendation to Modify Parking a...
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