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Committee refers 60 Wakefield Street exit sign request to Public Works to obtain owner permission
Summary
The committee recommended Public Works contact the private property owner of the leased parking lot at 60 Wakefield Street to add a 'no left turn' or right-turn-only sign at the lot exit; the motion passed unanimously with a second by Councilor Herman.
Committee members on May 21 recommended that Public Works contact the private property owner of the leased parking lot at 60 Wakefield Street and pursue a no‑left‑turn or right‑turn‑only sign at the lot exit to prevent drivers from exiting the lot onto a one‑way street in the wrong direction.
Staff explained the lot is privately owned and leased to the city for public parking; any permanent sign on private property requires the property owner’s consent. The economic development director had spoken to the property owner and did not foresee objections, staff said, but Public Works must coordinate placement and supply the sign if the owner agrees. One councilor moved to refer the matter to Public Works to reach out to the owner and pursue a no‑left‑turn sign; the motion was seconded by Councilor Herman and passed by voice vote.
The committee noted driver confusion is most likely for out‑of‑town visitors and for overflow parking at the opera house; staff suggested the city approach the property owner to secure consent and then install a municipal sign at the exit.
