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Mr. Wagoner clarified that the only traffic coming south from Lindell would be the one exiting the parking lot. Sgt. King provided results of the survey and data collected by Mrs. Gutierrez on the area: “The checks of vehicle license plates in the area of Lindell Blvd and Forsyth Blvd on May 7, 8 and 9 yielded the following results. The license plates of 120 vehicles were recorded. Some of the vehicles were present on more than one day. Missouri registrations accounted for 96 vehicles. Categories organized as follows: 9 Registered in University City but not in the immediate area 6 Registered in the area of Lindell and Forsyth 67 Registered outside of U. City but in Missouri 9 Not on file 5 Leased vehicles registered to leasing company address Twenty four of the vehicles checked had out of state license plates. Sixteen of the vehicles were registered in other states. Eight vehicles had license plates that were not on file. The commissioners delayed vote until the next Traffic Commission Meeting. This request will be considered as a new traffic request and residents affected by the request will be notified specifically about this request. Residents will be invited to the next Traffic Commission meeting to provide comments. 3. Establish Parking Meters on Lindell Blvd. Mrs. Gutierrez explained that no further action is required. Proposed locations removed from consideration. Also, she showed where meters were proposed to be installed for informational purposes only. Mr. Wagner explained that this request was removed for residents to be able to park after a Residential parking permit is established. 4. Establish Parking Meters on Del Lin, eastside of street just south of Forsyth Mrs. Gutierrez explained that no further action is required. Proposed locations removed from consideration. . Also, she showed where meters were proposed to be installed for informational purposes only. 5. Establish Parking Meters on Forsyth north side of street just east of Lindell The meters will operate a total of 9 hours daily, Monday through Friday from 9am until 6pm. The meter hourly charge is $.50. The parking time limit is two (2) hours. Mrs. Gutierrez explained that in four (4) spaces, parking meters will be installed and that parking for two (2) spaces will be restricted to 15 minutes to provide a customer pick-up area. To accommodate this request, a 15 minute parking zone would have to be established and designated by ordinance. Section 10.44.020, Parking prohibited on certain streets during designated hours, of the municipal code to be amended to allow fifteen minute parking. Mr. Barron asked if the signs could be designated for Casadilla and Taylor Shop exclusively, and Mrs. Gutierrez explained that it is usually 15 minutes parking prohibition what the City would furnish and install. Mr. Barron also mentioned that he will be installing signs on his building stating those (2) parking spaces are for customers only and asked if they could be enforceable. Sgt. King explained that if the signs are not too big and Mr. Barron uses his property to display them, they would be acceptable, not illegal. Location of the (2) parking spaces with no meters were discussed. Mr. Barron prefers the 2 spaces be designated close to the intersection, instead of one on each end of the (6) spaces. Minutes – May 14, 2008 Page 2 V:\WP51\ENGINEERING DIVISION\Public Works- Traffic Commission\minutes\2008\Minutes 5-14-08.doc