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Chairman Shachner asked Chief Dunphy what process his department would go through in order to determine parklets are safe. Chief Dunphy indicated that typically there is a set of guidelines (the Fire Code) to apply to each application that arises. He noted that part of the problem would be creating guidelines tailored to Lakewood. The Fire Department would focus on the life safety aspect of parklets. Councilmember Rader proposed including the Planning Commission and Architectural Board of Review on each permitting process to get more eyes on each application. Public Comment-Mary from the corner of Madison & Lark—She stated concern about implementing parklets where bars and restaurants already have an outdoor patio/dining space, which would decrease walkability and the ability to social distance. She highlighted the importance of ADA compliance. She said a pilot program should be implemented on side streets before main corridors and was not supportive of permanent structures, which could cause issues with snow removal. Mayor George recapped the discussion, noting that it appears Council and the administration are in agreement to pursue private, temporary parklets that would be allowed through the end of October. The guidelines for them would be similar to the city of Dallas. Councilmembers Shachner, Rader, & Bullock concurred. Mayor George asked Council to commit to looking through the city of Dallas' temporary parklet permit guide and adding/removing to it to best fit Lakewood. Chairman Shachner agreed to collaborate. Timelines for comment completion were discussed and a loose date of June 8h was set. Councilmember Kepple requested that some discussion be had on the matter at the Small Business Taskforce's upcoming meeting. Without objection, Councilmember Shachner adjourned the meeting. The meeting was adjourned at 6:48 p.m.