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CITY COUNCIL SPECIAL WORK SESSION June 5, 2017 DRAFT 6 programs are highly regulated under state law. He explained the voluntary nature of the 214 program and how information is provided when tickets are issued. 215 216 - There are 189 individuals in program so far this year (down by about 80 from last 217 year this time); 218 - Staff will continue to monitor activity in the program and decide about filling an 219 open CSO position based on activity. 220 221 Mayor Reinert asked if it would be appropriate to allow people to participate more than 222 once and Director Swenson said no because the program is based on a defined option of 223 receiving education once; you wouldn’t want a program that enables bad driving without 224 any consequences on record. Chief Swenson added that the program does have some 225 allowance for participation for different offenses. 226 227 Council Member Manthey asked if the fees could be an issue in participation levels and 228 Director Swenson remarked that the feedback received from participants doesn’t include 229 cost concerns. 230 231 8. Speed Limit Changes on Main Street – Mayor Reinert noted the number of 232 speed limit changes along the roadway. Some residents have indicated concern about the 233 confusion and if it is done to cause reason for tickets. 234 235 Community Development Director Grochala reviewed a map indicating the actual speed 236 limits on Main Street as well as other major roadways in the area. 237 238 Mayor Reinert said he can see how the changes make sense (schools, roadway changes, 239 etc). He confirmed that the changes are clearly posted wherever they occur. 240 241 9. Winter Parking Restrictions – Mayor Reinert noted that he’s heard from 242 residents on this issue many, many times. When there is no snow, no snow in the 243 forecast, and therefore no plans for plowing, they wonder why they get ticketed. 244 245 Public Safety Director Swenson said that regulations could be changed to indicate parking 246 is snow related but he fears that cars will be left when plowing is needed. 247 248 Council Member Kusterman said he likes the idea of giving a warning and doesn’t 249 support the removal of restrictions because there will be consequences when you do want 250 to plow. He wonders if the Police Department can handle the calls reporting the use of 251 the street and Director Swenson said he doesn’t see it as problematic. 252 253 The council concurred that the current regulations should stand but a warning system 254 should be considered. 255 256