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Depoe Bay commissioners back small pilot for farmers market, stress permits, parking and ADA access
Summary
Organizers and Depoe Bay Parks & Recreation commissioners discussed a proposed farmers market pilot this summer, agreeing to start small, sort vendor lists and address permits, vendor rules, parking and accessibility before expanding.
Organizers of a proposed Depoe Bay farmers market said they will try one or two pilot events this summer while the Parks & Recreation Commission agreed to help with publicity and volunteer support.
The market organizers and commissioners said getting a vendor list, confirming food-safety and street-use permits and resolving parking and ADA drop-off access are prerequisites before holding regular weekly markets.
At the meeting, the organizer said the initial goal is a small test: "let's see if we can do a couple of these in August and see what happens. If we get it turned out, if it's fun, then we're doing it right," and commissioners urged starting inside the community center or with a single outdoor test to avoid upfront permitting burdens.
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