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MINUTES OF THE PUBLIC SAFETY COMMITTEE August 17, 2020 Online Broadcast Meeting Present: Councilmembers Neff, Bullock, & Litten Also Present: Councilmember Kepple, Mayor George, Acting Police Chief Wilkins, Police Captain Kevin Kaucheck, Police Captain Gary Sprague, Police Captain Stone, Police Lieutenant Warner, Police Investigator Pat Fiorelli, Fire Chief Dunphy, Planning Director Shawn Leninger, members of the public, & Deputy Clerk Lascu taking minutes Start time: 5:30 p.m. AGENDA Approval of the minutes of the July 13, 2020 Public Safety Committee. Chairperson Neff made a motion, seconded by Councilmember Bullock to approve the minutes. A roll call vote was taken as follows: Yeas - Bullock, Neff Nays - None Motion passed. The minutes were approved. Communication from Councilmember Neff regarding parking issues on Edwards Ave. and other side streets impacted by business patrons. (Referred to Public Safety 7/6/20) Chairperson Neff indicated that she has been working with members of the Planning& Police Departments to further study and monitor parking on Edwards Ave. She has also been in contact with the owner of the Lakewood Truck Park, Dan Degan, and has had discussions with him regarding the parking situation in the area. Director Leininger reviewed his discussions with Mr. Degan and shared ways that could provide relief in the interim, prior to another parking study being completed. Mr. Degan's business will look to better market shared parking arrangements that he has with a neighboring property and a dental office further to the west of his building. Councilmember Bullock questioned the timeframe on the new parking study. Director Leininger stated that the study would take place after the initial opening period of the business,targeting September. Acting Police Chief Wilkins noted she spoke with the police dispatch center and added that her department has not received many calls regarding illegal parking at the truck park.