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Ms. Tapia stated that during next couple of months the City will assess existing conditions including adjacent streets in the neighborhood and evaluate and determine parking needs in order to make a recommendation regarding the removal of the existing parking restrictions, once Highway I-64/40 reopens. Staff would also provide a recommendation regarding implementation of a residential parking permit plan (including locations and hours) on Forsyth Boulevard (on both sides of the street). Public Works staff will coordinate with the Police and Community Development Departments to complete the evaluation. Mr. Paterson indicated that the Traffic Commission can take action on the recommendations in the next few months, with the understanding that any changes would not be implemented until Highway 40 reopens. Mr. Wagner said that there is no traffic study needed under the understanding that the restricted parking is for providing a lane that absorbs additional volume of traffic on Forsyth. After the completion of Highway 40, there will be no need for Forsyth to carry additional volume and therefore, no need for parking to be restricted. Ms. Tapia stated that the rush hour parking restriction has been in place for several years before the Highway 40 reconstruction. resident at 7207 Northmoor Dr., Mr. Harkey, said that the Forsyth north side residents will get the residential parking permit system on the north side when the highway 40 reopens, and that south side residents have no guarantee at this point and that they will have very limited places to park. This makes south side residents very nervous, anxious and he would like to have a resolution for the south side residents as soon as possible so all residents’ needs are met. Mr. Paterson stated that the Traffic Commission could revisit this item no later than July 2009 and will forward their recommendation to the Council. Councilmember Crow requested that the Traffic Commission discuss this issue as soon as possible and provide a recommendation on this issue. Councilmember Sharpe agreed with Councilmember Crow on his recommendation. He stated that the Council would like to make sure that whatever is decided is fair and equitable for everyone. Ms. Shields-Benford stated that the sense of urgency has been understood, and that the City will bring to the Traffic Commission all the information necessary to make a determination, including the legality of the residential parking permit that is being reviewed by City Attorney. She also stated that Public Works will not perform a formal Traffic Study, but will evaluate and observe parking and traffic during rush hours, trash collection process, and density of vehicles parked on each side. Mr. Harkey explained that even if a petition for a residential parking permit is submitted from the south side residents, there will be no parking for them at rush hours. He also stated the needs of the south side residents need to be met before the needs of the drivers on Forsyth, especially people that live in St.Louis City and work in Clayton driving thru Forsyth. This is a residential street and a residential area that need to stay residential instead of trying to make it commercial by promoting double traffic lanes. Mr. Wagner clarified that he wanted to include the whole length of Forsyth Blvd in the removal of the restriction, from Del-Lin Drive to the east city limits. Staff indicated that it understood the sense of urgency and the evaluation and recommendation will be presented to the Traffic Commission no later than July 2009. 2. Parking Restriction along Asbury Ave between Forsyth and Lindell Blvd. Robert Petersen, resident at 7201 Forsyth Blvd, requested that parking be restricted on one side of Asbury Ave between Forsyth Blvd and Lindell Blvd. Minutes – April 8, 2009 Page 2