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Steve May, 690 Main Street, was opposed to retail-only. He further questioned if Spring Street would be open to two-way traffic, and stated he was opposed taking any parking spaces away from Spring Street. ailable at the present ble from Measure B, r- She stated she had further concerns about who would be liable shoul delayed. Mr. Higdon reiterated staffs previous statements that funds are not time to keep Main Street open at all times. Some funds will be avai gas taxes, and some other sources. Ms. Randazzo responded to comments that the tenants should ask th 'r landlords for help. She stated the landlords cannot help more than they are already, and id not feel it is the tenant's place to ask them. Bill Laube, 855 Main Street, owner of the Pleasanton Hotel, stated at he has been a member of the Task Force and thanked the staff for all their assistan e. He felt it was important that the construction contracts contain clauses that will k them on time; he felt that adequate parking must be provided somehow; he is a strong pro nent of having retail in the first floors and feels it should be encouraged. He noted that wh people come to the hotel on weekends they want to know if there is anything to do dow town. He referred to Condition 46 and felt that a good advertising firm would be needed make the project a success for the merchants. He would advise that this person or firm be kept on for two years or more. Phyliss Couper, 6525 Alisal Street, represented Desert Design at 60 said is in the three block closure area. Her biggest concern was lac of parking during the construction period; she agreed with comments that assessment fees hould be waived during the construction period or that some of the $50,000 budgeted for pro otion should be used to help pay merchant's rent. She suggested that a shuttle bus from ission Plaza to the library be considered to offset the lack of parking and encourage Ie to come downtown. She also suggested having the construction crew work at night to eli inate noise for the merchants. She felt that they should wait until the economy is bette before they start construction. Mr. Higdon reiterated his comments that input from the many meeti gs they have held with the Task Force and the Chamber of Commerce is that they wish the ork to commence as soon as possible. Ms. Couper continued to say that she felt wood sidewalks were not ood and would not favor more of them. Mr. Iserson stated there is no proposal to put 1 wood sidewalks in, just to retain the existing ones and consider adding new ones where ppropriate. Planning Commission Minutes October l4, 1992 Page 13