HomeMy WebLinkAboutA001 - Council Action Form dated September 22, 1992 COUNCIL ACTION FORM
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Date: September 22, 1992
SUBJECT: 20th Street Parking Ordinance Change
BACKGROUND:
In May, 1992, the City's Traffic Division conducted a study evaluating
traffic conditions on streets surrounding Ames High School including
Ridgewood Avenue, Hayes Avenue, Ames High Drive, and 20th Street.
This study showed that traffic was flowing smoothly, except for periods
when trains blocked 20th Street and 16th Street. Other than at these
periods, the study indicated the traffic flow at the intersections was at
satisfactory levels, and no changes to the intersection controls were need-
ed. However, the analysis showed that parking restrictions were needed
at the approaches to ensure that right turn lanes would be available to
accommodate turning movements. Enclosed is the report concerning traffic
and parking changes on streets surrounding Ames High School.
Also in the study, staff determined that parking could be accommodated on
the north side of 20th Street from 70' west of Northcrest Drive to the west
end. This 44' wide street section has sufficient width to accommodate two
lanes of traffic with parking on both sides. It is considerably wider than
the minimum width of 36' required by the Municipal Code to allow parking
on both sides. By removing the parking prohibition on this 400' section,
it should allow enough parking space for approximately 20 vehicles. This
is needed to accommodate the overflow parking for Ames High School that
could be present on residential streets in the area.
To facilitate parking on 20th Street 70' west of Northcrest Drive to the
west end, the parking ordinance must be rescinded by City Council. The
other restrictions implemented on the Ridgewood/20th Street,
Ridgewood/Ames High Drive, and 20th/Hayes intersections have been
designated by administrative approval.
ALTERNATIVES:
1. Rescind the parking prohibitions on the north side of 20th Street
from 70' west of Northcrest Drive west 400' to the west end of 20th
Street. This would allow sufficient overflow parking for approximate-
ly 20 vehicles near Ames High School.
2. Do nothing.
CAF - 20th Parking
September 22, 1992
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MANAGER'S RECOMMENDED ACTION:
It is recommended by the City Manager that the City Council adopt alter-
native number 1 above, thereby rescinding the parking prohibitions on the
north side of 20th Street from 70' west of Northcrest Drive west 400' to
the west end of 20th Street. This would allow sufficient overflow parking
for approximately 20 vehicles near Ames High School.
COUNCIL ACTION
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PROPOSED PARKING RESTRICTIONS
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REMOVE PARKING RESTRCTIONS
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Proposed "No Parking Here
To Corner" Restrictions
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