City Council introduced by title Ordinance No. 416-2025, a proposed amendment to municipal code chapters that would restrict parking of certain commercial trucks and trailers in designated areas and create a permit program, during its regular meeting. The ordinance was presented as a first reading and the council voted to continue the item to the Nov. 18, 2025 meeting for a second public hearing and possible adoption.

City staff explained the ordinance is intended to address infrastructure damage, traffic safety and neighborhood livability tied to commercial truck parking. The proposal would define "commercial truck" and "trailer," establish a permitting process with objective criteria, require joint approval by the police chief and the city streets superintendent, and set permit-display and renewal obligations. Staff said there would be no application fee, permits would be transferable with prior notice to the police chief and streets superintendent, and an administrative appeal could be made to the city manager within 10 days.

Staff also described operational rules and penalties: targeted street restrictions (for example, portions of Wildwood Avenue between US 101 and the Eagle Prairie Bridge), new location-specific signage required under state law, and a three-tier fine structure (first violation $100; second $200; third or subsequent $250). The presentation noted that the city cannot ban loading or unloading activity and that construction, emergency, and government utility vehicles would be exempt.

Council members asked for clearer language on trailer spacing and the existing 72-hour rule for vehicles on county streets. Several members voiced support for the ordinance as a compromise that addresses longstanding neighborhood concerns. Council member Gore asked whether restrictions could accommodate temporary community uses; staff said exceptions could be included for special events (for example, the bloodmobile). Council member Wilson requested staff consider limiting commercial parking to two hours at a small set of downtown locations (in front of City Hall, Memorial Park and Blue Star Memorial Park) to simplify signage.

By motion, the council continued Ordinance No. 416-2025 to its Nov. 18, 2025 meeting for a second public hearing and potential adoption. The motion was moved and seconded; the record shows the motion carried 4-0. Council also directed staff to draft proposed two-hour parking language for the specified blocks of Wildwood Avenue for the next hearing.

The next procedural step is the second public hearing on Nov. 18, 2025, when the council may adopt, amend or take no action on the ordinance.