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HomeMy Public PortalAboutAB 07-05 E Lake Street road closure for Winter Carnival 2007wcALL CITY COUNCIL AGENDA BILL Number Meeting Date AB 07-05 January 11, 2007 216 East Park Street McCall, ID 83638 AGENDA ITEM INFORMATION SUBJECT: East Lake Street Road Closure for Winter Carnival 2007 Approvals: Department/ Committee/Individual Initials Remarks (Originator/ support) Mayor /Council City Manager Originator Community Development Treasurer Clerk Police Department Public Works Golf Operations Parks & Recreation COST IMPACT: n/a Airport FUNDING SOURCE: n/a Library City Attorney TIMELINE: ASAP Grant Coordinator Other: (Deputy City Clerk) SUMMARY STATEMENT: John and Shirley Hicks, the McCall Area Chamber of Commerce Co -Chairs for Winter Carnival 2007, are requesting that the City approve the closing of East Lake Street from North Third Street to Pine Street from Friday, January 26, 2007 through Sunday, February 4, 2007 for the McCall Winter Carnival. Attached are letters from Mr. and Mrs. Hicks explaining the reasoning behind their request. They have also indicated various safety issues that have been noted in the past when the road was not closed, including lighting, traffic, and ice. The Police Chief, the Fire Chief, the Public Works Director, and the Parks and Recreation Director have all indicated approval of the road closure. It has been the past practice of the City to support a road closure only if all affected businesses agree in writing to the proposed closure. As the attached forms show, not all of the businesses in the area have agreed to the proposed closure. However, staff recommends the closure be approved in order to create a safer environment for the Winter Carnival activities, to accommodate the extensive foot traffic in the area, and to address public safety concerns. Staff will continue to work with the Chamber of Commerce to minimize the negative effect on surrounding businesses. RECOMMENDED ACTION: Approve the closure of East Lake Street for the duration of the Winter Carnival 2007. RECORD OF COUNCIL ACTION Meeting Date ACTION