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MINUTES CITY COUNCIL FEBRUARY 10, 2016 parking lot at this time and coordinate it with the demolition. He noted that the City Engineer has made a rough estimate of the costs, which would be $8,000-$10,000. The City Administrator stated that the Fire Department Board has agreed to pay for the design and engineering work, and City Council approval is needed to authorize the engineer to prepare the plans. Montour introduced the following resolution and moved its adoption: RESOLUTION NO. 2016-2-34 —AUTHORIZING THE CITY ENGINEER TO PREPARE GRADING AND DESIGN PLANS FOR THE FIRE DEPARTMENT PARKING LOT EXPANSION, TO BE PAID FOR BY THE LITTLE CANADA FIRE DEPARTMENT. The foregoing resolution was duly seconded by McGraw. Ayes (5). Nays (0). Resolution declared adopted. NO PARKING The Public Works Director stated that in 2014, the residents of Ontario RECOMMEND Road, off County Road D, requested that the street be posted no parking ATIONS FOR from 12:00 am to 6:00am year round to try to eliminate issues with cars THUNDER BAY from the apartment complex across County Road D. He stated that a ROAD AND survey of the residents on Ontario Road was done and a majority of the ASPEN CIRCLE residents were in favor of no overnight parking. The City Council approved the no parking signs and they were installed in August 2014. The Public Works Director stated that he has now received similar calls and emails from residents of Aspen Circle and Thunder Bay Road. He stated that based on the precedent set on Ontario Road, staff surveyed all properties on Aspen Circle and the homes on Thunder Bay Road between County Road D and the power lines to the south. He stated that based on the survey results, staff recommends the City Council approve the posting of no overnight parking signs on the first 250-300 feet of each leg of Aspen Circle and on Thunder Bay Road from County Road D, south to the power lines. The Public Works Director noted that if the Council approves the no parking signs, he will notify all affected property owners and the Ramsey County Sheriff's Department. McGraw asked why the no parking was only proposed for certain hours. The Public Works Director explained that the residents like to be able to park on the street during the day and evenings. The City Administrator noted that it is the overnight parking that causes most of the complaints. McGraw introduced the following resolution and moved its adoption: