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Colfax residents and council debate temporary downtown seating pilot and parking trade-offs
Summary
Public commenters and council members discussed a temporary downtown public seating installation that occupies eight on-street parking spaces. Business owners raised concerns about lost parking; city staff said the seating is movable, the city manager can adjust placement, and four staff vehicles were relocated to free curb spaces.
A temporary downtown seating area that occupies several curb parking spaces drew questions from residents and business owners during public comment at the Colfax City Council meeting.
Several speakers said eight parking spaces were removed to create the seating footprint and expressed concern about access for older customers and downtown businesses. One business owner, identified during the meeting as Randy, said the graffiti spree downtown…
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