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PARKING COMMISSION
• June 16, 1971
1. The regular meeting of the Parking Commission was called to order by
Vice- Chairman Nunamaker at 3 :00 p.m. in Council Chambers of City Hall.
2. The Pledge of Allegiance to the Flag was led by the Vice- Chairman.
3. Roll Call: Present: Commissioners Clark, Millham, Nunamaker
Absent: Commissioner Kettle
Also Present: Planning Director Dragicevich
Vice - Chairman Nunamaker stated that Commissioner Kettle had given
prior notice he would be late to the meeting.
4. Approval of Minutes
It was moved by Commissioner Millham, seconded by Commissioner Clark,
and carried, to approve the minutes of the adjourned meeting of
March 3, 1971, as written.
III 5. RE- ORGANIZATION OF COMMISSION
Planning Director Dragicevich advised that the City Council at their
adjourned meeting held on Tuesday, June 15, 1971, ratified the
following appointments to the Parking Commission: Paul Kettle, two -
year term to June 30, 1973; Carl Clark, Sr., .two -year term to June: 30,
1973; Al Nunamaker, two -year term to -June 30, 1973. The vacancy
created by the resignation of Jack Armstrong has not been filled.
Mr. Dragicevich stated that nominations were in order for chairman
of the Parking Commission for a one -year term.
Commissioner Millham moved to nominate Commissioner Nunamaker as
chairman. Commissioner Clark seconded the motion. Commissioner
Millham moved to close nominations; motion was seconded by Commis-
sioner Clark. Commissioner Nunamaker was unanimously elected as
chairman for a one year term. Commissioner Nunamaker nominated
Commissioner Millham as vice - chairman of the Commission; motion was
seconded by Commissioner Clark. There being no further nominations,
Commissioner Millham was unanimously elected as vice - chairman of
the Commission. Commissioner Nunamaker assumed the chair, and
expressed his appreciation for the confidence placed in him by
the Commissioners.
ZAGER -SMITH CARPET COMPANY, 9510 LAS TUNAS DRIVE -
Review of Permission to Cross Over Pedestrian Mall
Planning Director Dragicevich advised that permission to cross over
the pedestrian mall, located behind Zager -Smith Carpet Company at
9510 Las Tunas Drive, was subject to annual review. The permit,
granted exclusively to Zager- Smith, was for the purpose of loading
and unloading of commercial delivery vehicles only; and, if
recommended for approval, would be effective from September 1971
to September 1972. Mr. Dragicevich, stating that Zager -Smith had
been notified of the Commission's meeting, then presented the staff
report relative to an investigation of the premises. The staff
recommended that the permit be granted, subject to Zager -Smith
repairing and maintaining the existing ramp which is used to provide
vehicular access across the pedestrian mall.
Mr. Mel Zager, co -owner of Zager -Smith Carpet Company, addressed
the Commission, stating the ramp is being used by several adjacent
• businesses within the block for access across the pedestrian mall,
and that cyclists are using the ramp, sidewalk, and parking lot for
maneuvering practices. He agreed to repair the ramp, requesting
some protection of the ramp from unauthorized persons.
In discussing the problems cited by Mr. Zager, the Commission suggested
that cyclists using the ramp for unauthorized purposes should be
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