92-14 ESTABLISHING 5-MINUTE PARKING ZONE - EAST NORTH STREET

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� �f-� � � � . EXCERPTS FROM TRAFFIC & PARKING COMMITTEE MEETING DECEMBER 11 , 1991 ITEM #4 Committee requested discussion on a proposed book drop- off zone on North Street directly in front of the Decatur Public Library. Mrs. Moss stated that she was opposed to parking meters in the area and that this area should be unloading and loading zone. She further stated that meters would be a hindrance and that she would like to see the loading and unloading zone created. At approximately 5: 00 p.m. Mrs. Moss left the meeting. . Mr. Leoucis stated that� his letter to the Commission said what he had to say. When asked by a Commission member if he received a ticket in the area. Mr. Leoucis stated that he parked tl�ere like he normally did and he did not know that the signs were no parking signs . He thought they were loading and unloading signs. Mr. Herring stated t}iat wheil he spoke with the library staff, they were concerned about parking being abused in front of the building and that his impression was that the area was to be a drop-off zone for materials only and not a loading and unloading zone. Mr. Swartz stated that he felt the area could be a drop-off zone with a five minute limit so that it could be enforced. Bill Turner moved and Jim Sc}iiller seconded a motion to rescind the no parking ordinance in effect for that area. That motion was unanimously carried. The motion was then made and seconded to create a material drop off zone directly in front of the Decatur Public Library with a five minute time limit. That motion was approved with a vote of four ayes and three nays.