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Des Moines council pulls Aurora Avenue parking change after resident objections, sends item back to staff
Summary
After multiple residents voiced concerns about removing on-street parking on a curved section of Aurora Avenue, the Des Moines City Council struck the proposed change from a larger traffic-regulation package and directed staff to reexamine the plan and notify neighbors.
The Des Moines City Council on May 5 removed a proposed no-parking change for the Aurora Avenue curve between 30th/9th Place and Shawnee from a large package of traffic regulation updates after several residents said the change would worsen parking and safety for nearby households.
Council members retained the rest of the traffic regulation ordinance but struck item D — the Aurora Avenue restriction — and asked staff to study alternatives and improve outreach to nearby residents. Mayor Connie Boesen told residents, “If you'll give me your number as you walk out, I'll make sure you get included.”
The action followed sustained public comment from neighbors who live along Aurora Avenue. "We were surprised by the notice and…
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