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Mounds View City Council January 22, 2001 Regular Meeting Page 5 Staff has checked and it does not appear vehicles are parking on Irondale Road because it is closer but because parking is not available in the lot. The City will continue to work with the theatre operator and the landlord to arrive at a permanent solution for the parking situation. Staff feels the theatre operator and the landlord have demonstrated a willingness to work with the City and residents to resolve the issue, as they have been very cooperative. Ms. Carvelli-Yu asked if the theatre operator could expand the parking lot. Community Development Director Ericson indicated there was not space available to expand the parking lot. There are two undeveloped lots available but the theatre operator does not own them Mr. Anthony owns them and is not interested in having one of his lots used for a parking lot. Council Member Quick indicated he had driven down Irondale Road on Saturday at 5:40 p.m. and there were 25 cars parked on Irondale Road. After the last meeting he and Council Member Marty went over to look at the parking lot and noticed a substantial number of parking spaces not plowed out. Last Saturday when he went through the situation was the same. He then asked Community Development Director Ericson if the theatre operator could be required to open up those spaces. Community Development Director Ericson indicated he did address the issue of snow removal with the theatre operator as that is something the City can control and enforce. Mr. Anthony has agreed to allow the theatre operator to remove snow and place it on the undeveloped lots if need be. Council Member Marty stated he had spoken to Police Chief Clark about the parking issue and Police Chief Clark told him it was more of an issue than Council was aware of as the police department has been getting some complaints for awhile. The police have instructed the theatre manager to open up the parking lot as there were a number of spots not available and the theatre did free up some of the spots but there are still several wasted spaces on the lot. Council Member Marty also indicated the sidewalk to the theatre has not been cleared forcing residents to walk in the street. He asked Mr. Ericson to speak to this as he has first hand knowledge of the situation. Community Development Director Ericson stated he had parked at City Hall and crossed County 10 to go to a movie and found the sidewalk was not plowed and was forced to walk in the street. The issue of keeping the sidewalks clear will be addressed with the theatre operator. Council Member Thomas inquired as to whether the theatre is opening itself up to ADA compliance violations by not clearing the sidewalks. City Attorney Riggs indicated the business may have ADA compliance issues if it does not keep the sidewalks clear. Community Development Director Ericson indicated the landowner appeared concerned and willing to do what he can to motivate the theatre operators to make sure the situation is resolved.