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Saint Mary—s volunteers ticketed as city enforces long-standing downtown parking code; board seeks more information
Summary
Volunteers for Saint Mary—s Church have received parking tickets as the city pursues enforcement to match signage with code. The board directed the church to present a formal request and asked staff to review existing handicap spaces and signage in the area.
Representatives from Saint Mary—s asked the Board of Public Safety to reconsider enforcement of two-hour parking rules that have led to tickets for church volunteers. The mayor and staff said the city is updating signs to align with codified restrictions and invited church representatives to present a formal request describing the relief they seek.
The mayor said the law governing two-hour parking has long existed but enforcement became inconsistent; volunteers who once received informal accommodations are now getting citations when enforcement is active. City staff noted a large parking lot behind Saint Mary—s Church and an additional lot behind the rectory, and said the board could consider limited, targeted accommodations such as designated handicap spaces for volunteers with mobility needs if the church demonstrates need.
DPW staff reported they are updating signs across the city so posted restrictions match the municipal code; the board asked the church to describe where it would like changes and to make a presentation at a future meeting. The mayor said he would follow up with staff and the church to explore options and make any recommendation to the Common Council as appropriate.
Provenance: Saint Mary—s parking letter and discussion at 00:45:04; continued discussion through 00:56:00 and subsequent staff follow-up notes.
