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Council approves loading zone at 317 Locust Avenue amid accessibility concerns
Summary
The council adopted an ordinance to add a loading zone on the east side of Locust Avenue in front of 317 Locust Avenue; at least two members recorded 'No' votes citing concerns about impacts to accessibility for people with disabilities.
An ordinance to add a loading zone on the east side of Locust Avenue in front of 317 Locust Avenue was introduced by Alderwoman Quistamars and adopted after roll-call voting. The ordinance amends the city code's schedule for loading zones to add the space in front of the address cited. During discussion, one council member said, "I put a great deal of empathy for the handicap community, but I do have a lot of the same reservations of this one as I did as the handicap parking spot," and stated a 'No' vote; Alderman Marticello also recorded a 'No' vote. Other members voted 'Aye' and the ordinance carried with recorded dissent.
The transcript records the dissent and the roll call; council did not amend the ordinance at the meeting. The council scheduled the stop-sign item and other traffic-related items for future hearings where additional public input can be taken.
