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Council defers Sixth Street parking lot and dumpster enclosure after questions about need and cost
Summary
The City Council deferred approval of a proposed Sixth Street parking lot and adjacent dumpster enclosure in Valley Junction to allow staff to review whether a city-funded dumpster enclosure is needed and how it affects parking supply and project bidding.
The West Des Moines City Council on May 19 deferred action on a proposed downtown (Valley Junction) Sixth Street parking lot and a related dumpster enclosure after council members and staff raised questions about the enclosure’s necessity and cost.
Council discussion centered on whether the city should construct a shared dumpster enclosure (an often‑criticized and costly element) or require individual property owners to provide…
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