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115 placed if the trees were in the street and who would be responsible for the maintenance in the street with the trees at the curbside. He was concerned that the trucks stopping on Main Streetto make deliveries would create congestion or gridlock. Ruby Greer, 444 Main Street, presented some pictures from Walnut Creek supporting the position of trees and flowers enhancing the atmosphere and encouraging pedestrian traffic in an environment of beauty and warmth. She further commented that the trees planted in the sidewalk could eventually grow to 30 or 40 feet and would be able to provide shade to persons who would be dining or sitting outdoors. She believed that these trees would be easier to maintain as well. Ms. Greer proposed that certain spaces could be provided on blocks that required delivery. She too believed that there should be front door access. Her final comment concerned the impact that the economy may have on the feasibility of this Main Street reconstruction actually happening in 1993. Bill Hirst, 478 Ewing Drive, a downtown property owner, business operator and recent member of the Task Force, supported the modification of the previous approval to provide trees in the sidewalk for the reasons expressed by previous speakers and for the additional reasons that it would seem to be less expensive in terms of construction cost as well as maintenance. Gary Dove, 5267 Meadowood Court, also a recent Task Force member, supported the City Staff's recommendation. Countless hours had been spent going over this proposal. Tonight one portion of the plan is being analyzed by a selected few. He felt that it was important to know how a particular reaction would effect the entire plan and also to remember that it had approval from the Planning Commission and the City Staff. He stated that the street must remain a people oriented downtown and not a thoroughfare for cars. Gary Ferris, 600 Main Street, a business owner, was against putting the trees in the street for the fact that a lot of customers trying to get in and out of a store in a timely fashion would be hindered by the extra maneuvering required to get around these trees. Dagmar Fulton, Historical Society, had attended a number of meetings regarding the changes on Main Street. The discussion has been more on the beautification of the street rather than on utility, but she is definitely opposed to the changing of the looks of Main Street. She felt that it is necessary to keep the historic value and ambiance of the town. She wished to have something else to look at besides what was proposed. Council asked for clarification from staff on the curb types and sizes, loss of parking spaces, sidewalk width and trees. 6/23/92 15