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November 10, 2008 Item No. 7A Page 2 Based on discussions with the Streets and Utilities Committee, a second option was developed for potential parking at Hillview Park. This second option proposed angled parking along the north side of Hillview Road for the entire length from Long Lake Road to Greenwood Drive. Figure 2 attached to this Staff Report shows the layout of this option. In addition to the proposals along Hillview Road, an option was also developed for Greenwood Drive. The option consisted of a “bump out” along the east side of Greenwood Drive adjacent to the park. The primary purpose of this option was to reduce congestion for the through traffic on Greenwood Drive when parked vehicles were present. The following table summarizes the existing condition and the options that have been considered. The table includes number of parking stalls and additional cost to the 2009-2010 Street and Utility Improvement Project. Street Option # of parking stalls Additional Cost Hillview Road Existing 15 (all parallel)$0 Option 1 (“short”) 21 (15 angled + 6 parallel)$28,700 Option 2 (“long”) 27 (all angled)$60,000 Greenwood Drive Existing 11 (all parallel)$0 “Bump Out”9 (all parallel)$11,500 The Streets and Utilities Committee received public input on June 14, 2008 on the various options. On June 16, 2008 the Committee passed a motion recommending that Option 2 (the “long” option) be selected for Hillview Road and that the “Bump Out” option be selected for Greenwood Drive. Council agreed with the recommendations from the Streets and Utilities Committee and passed Resolution 7307 on July 28, 2008. A copy of Resolution 7307 has been attached to this Staff Report. The resolution states the maximum number of angled parking stalls shall be constructed along the north side of Hillview Road, from Long Lake Road to Greenwood Drive, including an off-street concrete sidewalk. The resolution further states that a “bump out” lane shall be constructed along the east side of Greenwood Drive adjacent to Hillview Park. The resolution states the intent that the improvements would be financed by the Park Dedication Fund, pending final financial review. The Parks Commission has raised concerns regarding Resolution 7307. Their concerns are regarding the proposed financing and the physical impact that the proposed angled parking stalls and sidewalk would have on the park property. A joint meeting between the Streets and Utilities Committee and the Parks Commission was held on October 20, 2008 to discuss the issues. No consensus was reached.