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MINUTES CITY COUNCIL JUNE 24, 2003 There was no one from the general public present wishing to comment on this matter. Upon motion by Blesener, seconded by Anderson, the public hearing was closed. Mr. Blesener introduced the following resolution and moved its adoption: RESOI.UTIONNO. 2003-6-128-APPROVING: THE CONDITIONAL, USE PERMIT TO ALLOW THE OUTDOOR SALES OF PRODUCE IN THE MARKET PLACE SHOPPING CENTER PARKING LOT AT 2900 RICE STREET AS REQUESTED I3Y MR. ED STAFKI SU73JECT TO COMPLIANCE WITH THE RECOMMENDATIONb' OF THE CITY PL ANNER AS OUTLINED IN HIS REPORT DATED ,TUNE 4, 2003 The foregoing resolution was duly seconded by Fahey. Ayes (4) Blesener, Fahey, Anderson, Montour. Nays (0). Resolution declared adopted. CUP - Mayor Fahey opened the public hearing to consider a request for 2900 RICE Conditional Use Permit to allow the sale of fireworks from a tent in the STREET - Market Place Shopping Center parking lot as requested by FW Shreveport. TW It was noted that the Planning Commission recommended approval of the SHREVEPORT CUP subject to compliance with the recommendations of the City Planner and Fire Chief, conditioned that a fireworks sales license remain in place each year in conjunction with the CUP, subject to all signage for the fireworks sales be attached to the tent itself, and subject to future relocation of the tent in response to any parking concerns that may arise. Bill Hurst, FW Shreveport, indicated that they are agreeable to all the conditions outlined by the Planning Commission. Blesener indicated that a tenant of the shopping center informed him of parking problems which occurred last Saturday evening noting that there was a reception at My Le Hoa Chinese Restaurant in addition to a bingo session at the Little Canada Bingo Hall. As a result, the parking lot was quite full. Blesener indicated that with the various CUP's being requested for the parking lot area as well as the construction that is currently underway, he was concerned about parking. Blesener stated, however, that he was willing to try the fireworks sales tent this year and see how the parking works at the shopping center.