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8 place such a clock on the mall, and if so, which one. She noted that components of each winning entry could be incorporated, or there could be more than one clock. She said the Sister City Commission voted to have a clock and wanted to continue to be involved in the process. She said they supported the obelisk and map idea. Mr. Norris asked if there is a provision if a city is removed as a sister city, and Ms. Scala said no. Mr. Edmund Smith, designer of the first place clock entry, noted that the shadow created by the clock will pinpoint a time in history designated by each sister city. Mr. Norris said he likes the winning design. He said he likes the idea of the live video showing images from our sister cities which was part of the people’s choice award, and he said he would like to figure a way to use that idea on our website. Mr. Huja suggested that the clock be lighted so it can be seen at night. Dr. Brown agreed with the first choice, but suggested that Council defer action and talk about it in context of the budget. Mr. Huja said we can at least support the design and find out the cost in the meantime. Responding to a question from Ms. Edwards, Mr. O’Connell said that the percent for art program used to set aside 1% of major construction expenses for art related projects. He said he can provide Council with information on the balance of the fund. Mr. Norris asked if there is a consensus to approve the conceptual design and wait for the budget or a final decision, and get the balance in the fund in the meantime. He said he thinks there would be too much clutter with a map. Ms. Szakos suggested that we agree to no map at this time, but that we review a design for a map later. On motion by Mr. Huja, seconded by Ms. Szakos, Council approved the conceptual design, but deferred a decision pending a final discussion during the budget by the following vote. Ayes: Dr. Brown, Ms. Edwards, Mr. Huja, Mr. Norris, Ms. Szakos. Noes: None. RESOLUTION : SPECIAL USE PERMIT FOR BOARDING HOUSE AT 632 PRESTON PLACE Ms. Ebony Walden, Planner in Neighborhood Development Services, said the property had been used as a fraternity house, but has been vacant. She said the Planning Commission approved the special use permit. She said the prevailing issue was parking. She said the Board of Architectural Review recommended a decrease in parking in the front yard, and the Planning Commission recommended a maximum of four parking spaces. She said the applicant thought this would be an undue burden, and asked that consideration be given to allowing up to two spaces for visitors parking. Dr. Brown asked if restricting the two additional spaces to visitor parking would be enforceable. Ms. Walden said staff could enforce having no more than six spaces, but it would be hard to enforce it being restricted to visitors. Ms. Szakos said we want to reduce congestion of cars, especially in this area. Mr. Huja said he thinks it would be useful to have some temporary parking.