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items. The following persons addressed the Task Force: Robert Brunson - he said he had conducted a survey in Paris and he did not find that there was a big problem with the parking of recreational vehicles. Jimmy White, 3210 Houston - he said his motor home cost more than his house and inquired where he could keep the motor home if he could not keep it at home. Chairman Wilson said they were trying to get recreational vehicles off of the street. Marilyn Bellevance said she used to own a motor home and having one in your yard could lower the value of your neighbor's home. Buddy Hussey - he said his recreational vehicle had been parked at his place for over forty years and he had not received any complaints. Chairman Wilson said that citizens may not call the owners, but do make complaints to the City Staff. Judy Blankenship, 4115 Castlegate - she said having recreational vehicles in a driveway was a safety issue. Ms. Blankenship said one of her neighbors had one in the driveway, and it was difficult to watch for children when backing out of her driveway. Chairman Wilson said safety was a concern that needed to be addressed and suggested they explore the possibility of recreational vehicles being stored in side yards or backyards. John Hanna, 170 S.W. 46Ih Street - he said there were four recreational vehicles on his street and there had been no complaints. He said he thought the Task Force had taken this too far. Chairman Wilson said he had been down 46`h Street and those recreational vehicles were legal. Council Member Brown said they were attempting to prohibit people from using recreational vehicles as residences. Chief Louis said they needed an ordinance that officers could enforce and needed the Committee to come up with guidelines that could be equally enforced. Ted Brakebill, 3030 W. Kaufinan - he said his camper had been in his yard for twenty years and would not fit in his backyard. Mel Whitaker, 265-32nd N.E. - he expressed concern about the effect of the ordinance on his fifth wheel. Preston Morgan, 3008 Bonham - he said he had a fifth wheel and from reading the newspaper, he understood that no recreational vehicles would be allowed on citizens' property. Chairman Wilson said that not everyone would be affected, because it would depend on the size of the property and size of the vehicle. Chief Louis stated they needed to address sight obstruction and safety of persons. Chairman Wilson referenced one situation in which Assistant Chief Hundley went to a home where the recreational vehicle extended all the way to the street and he could not do anything about it because there was no ordinance to deal with the situation. Chief Louis said they need at least a ten to twelve feet clearance for the recreational vehicle. Marilyn Bellevance reiterated that a recreational vehicle could block the view of a child. Page 2 of 4 + 000026