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MOTION: It was m/s by Olson/Narum to recommend the Parks and Recreation Commission to further study design Option A: Adjacent to the Firehouse Arts Center— Embrace the Creek; Option B: Adjacent to the Firehouse Arts Center — Creek Access; and Option C: South Edge — Larger Lawn. Motion passed by the following vote: Ayes: Councilmembers Brown, Narum, Olson, Pentin, Mayor Thorne Noes: None Absent: None 12. Authorize retention of the existing downtown bicycle corral on W. Angela Street and installation of a new second bicycle corral on St. Mary Street Staff reports were given by Gerry Beaudin, Community Development Director and Megan Campbell, Assistant Planner. A PowerPoint Presentation was displayed. The PowerPoint Presentation included slides entitled Pilot Project, Existing Bicycle Corral, Proposed Bicycle Corral, and Recommendation. Assistant Planner Campbell detailed the pilot project and proposed second site. Assistant Planner Campbell noted the pilot bicycle corral was monitored by staff and was well-used, with the tall racks preferable to the lower racks. There were fluctuations with higher use during summer and farmer's market-type events. A survey was circulated through various media at the closure of the one-year pilot project and 80% of respondents favored bicycle parking in the Downtown area. Noting the positive response of the first pilot project, it is proposed as a permanent feature. A second bicycle corral is proposed in one of three sites in the Downtown area: Rose Avenue, Main Street, and St. Mary. Assistant Planner Campbell detailed the features of each site and noted the survey results slightly preferred the Main Street location, or somewhat close to Main Street. Staff is recommending the St. Mary location due to the lack of current bicycle racks in that area and lower vehicle speeds and traffic volumes. Businesses and the BPTC were in favor of the proposed site location. The site is within a short walking distance of Main Street. The proposed project will include the taller racks and will cost $4,000, which will be allocated through Measure B funds designated for bicycle and pedestrian improvements, and will not impact the General Fund. Mayor Thorne noted there were no public speakers to address this item. Councilmember Pentin expressed support for the existing pilot bicycle corral and the tall bike racks. He preferred the Main Street location for the second bicycle corral as it is more visible, with a bicycle shop across the street, and central to various coffee shops and pedestrian locations. Councilmember Brown commented the bicycle rack near Inklings is not well-used. Councilmember Pentin stated the bicycle corrals, located on the street, are preferred by cyclists and provide a safer environment for docking bicycles. Councilmember Narum stated her discomfort with removing a parking space on Main Street. Councilmember Pentin stated a parking spot would also have to be removed at the St. Mary's location. Discussion ensued regarding the availability of parking near the various proposed sites. Councilmember Olson inquired as to the feasibility of locating a bicycle corral in the red curb area in front of stop signs. Community Development Director Beaudin responded bicycles are legally considered vehicles and noted the traffic standards which protect vehicle and pedestrians and that City Council Minutes Page 5 of 8 October 2, 2018