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Recommendation to adopt resolution to approve a pilot program to temporarily close Pine Avenue between Broadway and 3rd Street on Friday and Saturday nights for the period September 1, 2006 to
October 28, 2006. (Districts 1,2)
DISCUSSION
On November 1, 2005, the City Council approved a pilot Downtown Dining and Entertainment District (the District). Discussions leading up to approval of the District also revolved around noise impacts, automobile gridlock and cruising on Pine Avenue, and the idea of periodic closures of Pine Avenue to address those concerns. As a follow-up, staff has developed a recommended pilot program for the closure of Pine Avenue, which is attached for the City Council's consideration.
This item was reviewed by Deputy City Attorney Lisa Peskay Malmsten on August 10, 2006.
TIMING CONSIDERATIONS
City Council action is requested on August 22, 2006 in order to implement the program by September 1, 2006.
FISCAL IMPACT
The recommended pilot program will be implemented within budgeted resources.
SUGGESTED ACTION
Approve recommendation.
BODY
A RESOLUTION TO TEMPORARILY CLOSE AND REMOVE PORTIONS OF PINE AVENUE FROM PUBLIC USE
Respectfully Submitted,
ANTHONY W. BATTS
CHIEF OF POLICE
PATRICK H. WEST |
APPROVED: |
DIRECTOR OF COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT |
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GERALD R. MILLER |
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CITY MANAGER |