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Puyallup council renews downtown parklet pilot for one year; city covers costs
Summary
The City Council approved a one-year extension of the downtown parklet pilot with the city covering installation, maintenance and removal costs; council set a 4–3 Meridian/off‑Meridian ratio for placement and asked staff to consult Main Street on longer-term management.
The Puyallup City Council on March 25 approved a one-year extension of the downtown parklet pilot program, with the city covering the $1,500 annual cost per parklet and a council amendment guaranteeing four of the seven parklets be placed along South Meridian.
Council members said the parklets provide visible economic and public‑realm benefits downtown and asked staff to work with the Puyallup Main Street Association on longer‑term arrangements for maintenance and storage.
City staff presented three options developed after the council’s prior direction: (1) city pays full cost for two years, (2) 50/50 cost share for one year,…
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