Parking Commission

MINUTES OF THE MEETING OF THE LAFAYETTE PARKING COMMISSION April 15, 2013 11:00 am ATTENDANCE - COMMISSIONERS: Angela Vinson; John Christodoulakis; Jim Terry; Cindy Murray; and Ken McCammon STAFF: Dennis Carson, Director of Development; Max Smith, Lafayette Police Department; Dan Walker, Project Manager/Planner; and Nancy Hendricks GUESTS: William H. Grupe, 1217 Kensington Drive; Kimberly Thompson, 1207 Cincinnati Street; Chris Morisse Vizza, Journal & Courier President Angela Vinson opened the meeting of the Lafayette Parking Commission. Approve minutes of the January 28, 2013 meeting Ken McCammon moved to approve the minutes for the January 28, 2013 meeting. Cindy Murray seconded. The motion passed. Request for change in parking at 14011 Cincinnati Street No petitioner was present to make this request to the Lafayette Parking Commission. Jim Terry moved to table the request. Cindy Murray seconded. The motion passed. The issue will be reviewed when the petitioner is present. Request for change in parking on Kensington Drive The petitioner was not present for this request. However, William Grupe, a resident of the neighborhood, explained the history of the parking changes, the current situation, and made suggestions for improved conditions at the Glen Acres Elementary School. After discussion, Ken McCammon moved to table the request in order to have further conversations with the school and the Glen Acres Neighborhood Association. John Christodoulakis seconded. The motion passed. The Commissioners suggested that Mr. Grupe submit a new request to remove the no parking zone in front of his house. Request for change in parking at 632 Main Street No petitioner was present to make this request to the Lafayette Parking Commission. Jim Terry moved to table the request. John Christodoulakis seconded. The motion passed. Annual Review of Special Parking Zones in Downtown and Residential Handicapped Zones Dan Walker reported that he had not received any formal requests for removal of any of the special parking spaces downtown. Only one recipient of a handicapped space responded to have their handicap space removed. The businesses that did not respond to the initial inquiry will be re-contacted by mail or personal visit. That report and recommended actions will be presented at the July 15, 2013 meeting of the Lafayette Parking Commission. John Christodoulakis moved to accept the annual review until its completion. Jim Terry seconded. The motion passed. Director’s Report Dennis Carson reported that as a result of the discussions from this meeting that he would be pursuing contact with the Glen Acres Elementary School and with the Glen Acres Neighborhood Association. Ken McCammon moved to accept the report. Jim Terry seconded. The motion passed. Public Comment and Adjournment Angela Vinson asked for any comment from the public. Hearing none, Jim Terry moved to adjourn. Cindy Murray seconded. The meeting adjourned. Respectfully submitted, Nancy Hendricks Recording Secretary Signed, _____________________________________________ Lafayette Parking Commissioner