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r <br /> Captain Lima reported $3K to $8K is generated in revenue from parking <br /> violations. he also pointed out that the present machine is protected <br /> 24 hours a day. This includes the cash in the machine. Captain Lima <br /> stated concern over vehicles cueing into Depot Square or Meriam Street <br /> during morning peak hours. In addition, safety/protection issues were <br /> raised, i .e. stacking cars, fire equipment access, theft of cars and <br /> contents. <br /> Dave Wells stated that he feels there will be a need to balance the park- <br /> ing fees throughout the town if attendant parking is implemented. <br /> A general discussion ensued and the following was resolved <br /> 1. Keep present fee schedule. <br /> 2. Keep permits system. <br /> 3. Town manager will review safety/protection issues with staff and <br /> send recommendation to CRC by 3/15/84. <br /> 4. CRC recommendations will be forwarded to Board of Selectmen by <br /> 3/19/84. <br /> II. Discussion on Park Drive <br /> A. Wally Tonaszuck stated that parallel parking using permits could <br /> take place with Selectmen approval . <br /> B. Wally suggested parallel parking without any improvements. <br /> C. Laura Nichols reported that the Land-Use Subcommittee voted NOT <br /> to use Park Drive for parking. <br /> D. Captain Lima proposed an entrance to High School parking lot from <br /> Worthen Road to alleviate traffic from Muzzey Street. Staff will <br /> investigate and report. <br /> E. Mrs. Bussgang and Mr. Olsen suggested using Parking funds to install <br /> Granite curbing on Forest Street. Mr. Tonaszuck said in his opinion <br /> it would be inappropriate to use parking fund, and agreed to check <br /> with Dick Perry, Comptroller. Motion by Dave Wells to defer decision <br /> on Park Drive Parallel Parking pending resolution of Attendant Park- <br /> ing seconded by Jacqui Bateson and VOTED in the affirmative. <br /> III. Brubeck & Lidman Letters <br /> Chairman Battin read the letters of 2 residents regarding a traffic signal <br /> and rerouting traffic at the Grant Street-Mass. Ave. intersection. Wally <br /> Tonaszuck and Captain Lima were not in favor of the proposed changes. <br /> Captain Lima agreed to report to the CRC with a presentation on Center <br /> bypasses. <br /> IV. Other <br /> A. Laura Nichols and Bob Bowyer presented the Land-Use Report from the Land- <br /> Use Subcommittee. It was agreed that the CRC members would comment on <br /> the report at a later meeting. <br /> - 2 - <br />