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City Council Minutes December 7, 1994 . Page 4 to pass each other on Tatum Street and that the parked cars make it difficult for drivers to see bikers and walkers (there are no sidewalks on Tatum Street). While not everyone in attendance agreed on a solution to this dilemma, the Planning Commission recommended that two hour, 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. (except weekends and holidays) parking be extended to the entire length and both sides of Tatum Street. They further recommended that these restrictions also be posted on Lindig Street to avoid having the problem simply shift to another street. Wayne Wakefield, 1708 Lindig Street, stated that he would rather not see restrictions unless a problem on Lindig becomes apparent. He ordinarily only sees one person parking for long periods of time on Lindig Street. 1.~~; Roy Bauer, the manager of the Lindig Street apartments, stated that his residents need long term parking on Lindig since most of his tenants are two-car families and the apartment does not have enough off-street parking to accommodate all the cars. Administrator Hoyt noted that staff could leave Lindig unregulated for the time being and monitor the parking patterns after Tatum Street is posted. If it is apparent that Lindig Street is taking on a large number of displaced Tatum Street parkers, staff could bring the item back to the council for reconsideration. Councilmember Hustad made a motion to post both sides and the length of Tatum Street as 2 hour parking, 8 a.m. to 4 p.m except weekends and holidays, with the stipulation that Lindig Street be monitored after posting. Staff can bring the issue back to the council if circumstances warrant. Councilmember Hustad also included in the motion that Tatum Street residents be notified that posting will occur when ground conditions allow. 'The motion carried unanimously. REPORT AND ACTION ON A PROPOSED INDOOR PLAYGROUND Parks and Recreation Director Kriegler updated the council on the establishment of an indoor playground program. She has been conducting a needs assessment over the past year and has found that there may be a core group of users that will make the program a success. Negotiations are in progress with Falcon Heights United Church of Christ for use of their facilities. The playground would not be a daycare center, but would be a place for people to bring small children for recreational opportunities. There would be a "play at your own risk" regulation that would cover the city with respect to liability issues. The playground is proposed to be open two mornings and one evening each week from February to early May. To cover operating costs, approximately 12 tots or families would need to visit each session. There would be an initial capital cost of