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September 25, 2006 Zoning and Annexation Cpmmittee Meeting Minutes Page 2 about such parking which affects the quality of life. She believes that this must be addressed and called for a favorable recommendation to the full Council. In response to a question raised by Council Member Pfeifer, Ms. Toppel noted that if the proposed ordinance is defeated that she would have no mechanism to enforce parking on front and side yard set back areas in residential areas. in response to a question raised by Council Member White, Ms. Toppel noted that two (2} issues were raised at the Area Plan Commission, namely: parking on Notre Darne football Saturdays and city-wide parking regulations. Ms. Toppel noted that the Legal Department had input into the proposed ordinance and is comfortable with enforcing it if it is passed by the Council. Penalties would be city-wide, however towing would not be part of the penalty provisions instead citations could be issued of $100 for the 15t violation and $250 for the 2"d violation. Council Members Dieter and Pfeifer noted that persons do not move their cars and believe that acity-wide ban with no exceptions should be considered, noting that a quality of life issue is involved. Council Member Kirsits stated that he believes that there are two (2} issues involved--- parking on Notre Dame football Saturdays and city-wide parking regulations. He noted that 5-7 times a year there is a festive atmosphere when the university hosts home football games. Part of the celebration and the pageantry is taking place. He may be will be support some sort of a permit and a fee, if it can be worked out. Council Member Kelly stated that he agrees with Council Member Kirsits, and has been celebrating for years on football weekends, and that the problems are after the game has long ended. Ms, Toppel noted that under the Indiana abandoned vehicle law requires a 24-day period and involvement of the Bureau of Motor Vehicles. Council Member Puzzello stated that it appears that "everyone seems to be in favor of lawn parking on football weekends, and charging for parking, yet neighborhoods are disrupted and suggested that the Council see and visit the affected neighborhoods such as Wooded Estates, Napoleon Boulevard, etc. on game days. See and look at the mess that is left behind". Council Member Pfeifer stated that "there are problems with letting a certain neighborhood park on front and side yards, and not others and that this would create special privileges which is un-American". She stressed that there must be equal enforcement of the law which is consistently enforced.