Eighth Street Parking Ordinance AmendmentMasterpiece on the Mississippi
TO: The Honorable Mayor and City Council Members
FROM: Michael C. Van Milligen, City Manager
SUBJECT: 8th Street Parking Ordinance Amendment
DATE: June 29, 2010
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Several years ago when Main Street was once again opened for vehicular traffic, an
ordinance was passed prohibiting parking of vehicles on 8th Street from Locust to Iowa
Streets. The only exception was that vehicles could be parking in the cut -out areas only
long enough for someone to be dropped off and vehicles could not be unoccupied. This
was also the case in several areas on Main Street.
Grand Opera House Manager Paul Hemmer is requesting that metered parking be
installed to provide the opportunity for customers to stop and purchase tickets. Parking
would still be prohibited during non -meter hours. Parking System Supervisor Tim
Horsfield is recommending approval.
I concur with the recommendation and respectfully request Mayor and City Council
approval.
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Attachment
cc: Barry Lindahl, City Attorney
Cindy Steinhauser, Assistant City Manager
Tim Horsfield, Parking System Supervisor
Mi hael C. Van Milligen
Parking Division
830 Bluff Street
Dubuque, IA 52001
Phone: 563 - 589 -4267
Fax: 563 - 690 -6675
June 28, 2010
To:
From:
Subject:
Michael C. Van Milligen, City Manager
Tim Horsfield, Parking System Supervisor
8 Street Parking Ordinance Amendment
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Introduction
This memo is intended to provide information regarding a proposed ordinance
amendment effecting parking on 8 Street in front of the Grand Opera House.
Background
Several years ago when Main Street was once again opened for vehicular traffic,
an ordinance was passed prohibiting parking of vehicles on 8 Street from
Locust to Iowa Streets. The only exception was that vehicles could be parking in
the cut -out areas only long enough for someone to be dropped off and vehicles
could not be unoccupied. This was also the case in several areas on Main
Street.
Discussion
Approximately 3 weeks ago, I received a call from Mr. Paul Hemmer, Manager of
the Grand Opera House. Paul indicated that he would like some adjustment
made so that customers of the Grand Opera House could stop in front of the
theatre to pickup tickets for shows. At the current time, the Parking Division does
issue tickets for vehicle parked in this area as it is only a passenger drop off area
by ordinance.
Paul has requested that in addition to the amendment allowing for metered
parking in the space directly in front of the Grand Opera House during regular
parking enforcement hours, he has also requested that the area be posted as
"NO PARKING" during not meter enforcement times. So, this area would be no
parking at all from 5:00 P.M. until 8:00 A.M. and no parking at all on Sundays.
This request is due to safety concerns in keeping this area open during
gatherings of people for events at the Grand.
During the conversation with Paul, I informed him that this would have to be
taken to you for your approval and subsequently onto the City Council for an
ordinance amendment; he requested that I begin that process.
I believe that this is an area that would be well served by an amendment to the
ordinance. The Parking Division issues several parking tickets in this area and
believe that the installation of parking meters would be a benefit for all involved.
Action Requested
am requesting your approval of the recommended ordinance amendment and
your subsequent submission to the City Council for their approval of the changes.
cc: David Heiar, Economic Development Director
EFFECT OF AMENDMENT
8th Street, West, both sides, from a point one hundred forty six feet (146') west of
the west property line of University Avenue to a point two hundred six feet (206')
west of the west property line of University Avenue; from Locust Street to the alley
west of Iowa Street, provided, however, it shall not be unlawful to stop, but only in
the drop off areas provided, for the sole purpose of and for the time necessary to
allow passengers to enter or exit a vehicle and during which time the vehicle shall
not be unattended; north side, from Wilson Avenue to Roberts Avenue; south side,
from Central Avenue to the alley immediately west thereof.
8 Street from alley west of Iowa Street to Iowa Street from 5:00 P.M until 8:00
A.M. Monday through Saturday and 24 hours on Sunday (non- metered times)
ORDINANCE NO. 37-10
AMENDING THE CITY OF DUBUQUE CODE OF ORDINANCES SECTION 9- 14 -321-
602 (D)- PROHIBITED PARKING ON CITY STREETS OR PORTIONS THEREOF.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT ORDAINED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
DUBUQUE, IOWA:
Sectionl. Section 9 -14- 321 -602 paragraph D is amended to read as follows:
9 -14- 321.602 (D)
8th Street, West, both sides, from a point one hundred forty six feet (146') west of the
west property line of University Avenue to a point two hundred six feet (206') west of
the west property line of University Avenue; from Locust Street to the alley west of
Iowa Street, provided, however, it shall not be unlawful to stop, but only in the drop
off areas provided, for the sole purpose of and for the time necessary to allow
passengers to enter or exit a vehicle and during which time the vehicle shall not be
unattended; north side, from Wilson Avenue to Roberts Avenue; south side, from
Central Avenue to the alley immediately west thereof.
8 Street from alley west of Iowa Street to Iowa Street from 5:00 P.M until 8:00 A.M.
Monday through Saturday and 24 hours on Sunday (non- metered times)
Section 2. This Ordinance shall take effect upon publication.
Passed, approved and adopted the 6th day of July , 2010.
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Atte t:
Jeanne F. Schneider, City Clerk
Roy D. ' uol, Mayor