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MINUTT';S CITY COUNCII~ MARCH 24, 2004 The foregoing resolution was duly seconded by Montour. Ayes (5) LaValle, Montour, Fahey, Blesener, Anderson. Nays (0). Resolution declared adopted. Mr. Blesener introduced the following resolution and moved its adoption: RE.SOI, UTION NO. 2004-3-6 - AD.IOURNING Ab" THE ECONOMIC DEVE7.OPMIsNT A UTHORITY AND RECONVENING AS THE CITY COUNC71. The foregoing resolution was duly seconded by LaValle. Ayes (5) Blesener, LaValle, Montour, Fahey, Anderson. Nays (0). Resolution declared adopted. PARKING The City Planner indicated that it appears there are a couple of tenants in AT the Tacheny Townoffice project and the Edgewater Townoffice project TOWNOI?TIC.GS that are monopolizing a significant amount of parking. The Planner indicated that he has reviewed the parking standards for townoffice space, and Little Canada is on the more restrictive end in compared to other cities. The Planner pointed out that both the Tacheny and Edgewater projects have owners' associations that could manage the parking situation. The Planner was not sure what action the City could take to address the situation given that both projects were developed according to plan. One option would be for the City to require its review of uses within townoffice parks. Blesener indicated that he has visited the City's townoffice parks to observe the parking situation. He found only a few open spaces at the Tacheny site given that two cars were leaving the property, a couple of handicapped spaces were empty, and there was one car parked at the curb. Blesener reported that there was ample parking available at the Edgewater site. Blesener indicated that in reading the complaint, it appears the issue is not inadequate parking, but rather that one tenant at each site is monopolizing parking. LaValle pointed out that the City cannot control the individual tenants. Anderson asked if control rested with the owners' association. The Planner replied that that was correct. Anderson pointed out that if the developers have built to code, it is up to the owners to regulate how parking is utilized within the townoffice complexes.