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Council debates University Parkway no-parking signs; agrees to public talks and holds executive session on legal issues
Summary
After neighbors and synagogue leaders clashed over recently posted no-parking signs on University Parkway, the council discussed temporary pauses, community negotiations and entered executive session to discuss threatened litigation.
The University Heights City Council spent extensive time Tuesday discussing newly posted no-parking signs on University Parkway that several residents say have caused conflicts and blocked driveways.
Council members said the signs were posted in response to resident complaints about blocked driveways and safety concerns. Some residents and synagogue representatives urged the council to allow neighborhood mediation; others said the synagogue had operated without a special use permit and asked the city to require compliance.
Vice Mayor Rock briefly chaired the discussion after Mayor Ginsburg recused himself from participation in that portion of the meeting. Council debated options including temporary suspension of enforcement for up to 90 days while neighbors meet, moving to permit parking, or council-level legislation to override the chief of police’s authority to post signs. Several members proposed pausing enforcement and asking neighbors and stakeholders to negotiate a local solution.
Councilman Cooney moved to enter executive session to discuss legal matters and threatened litigation related to the dispute; the motion passed on roll call and the council entered executive session. The body reconvened later in the evening and members said they would consult with administration and with the parties about a possible temporary covering or suspension of the posted signs while residents and the synagogue attempt to resolve issues.
Several residents who live on University Parkway spoke during a limited public comment period. Dr. Jeffrey Eckstein and Mr. Ginsburg (a resident) said they and other neighbors favored a 60–90 day pause in enforcement and requested traffic data and additional dialogue. Council members directed the mayor and administration to consult with the affected residents and report back with the administration’s recommendation by the next council meeting so the council can consider next steps.
