The council rejected a resident's request for a handicap parking space at the 1500 block of Cedar Street after police and public-works staff warned the proposed location would narrow the road and could obstruct traffic.

Officials reviewed photos and a report included in the council packet and discussed possible safety and traffic impacts. A motion to reject the request was made and seconded by Jason Donahue; the chair called for the ayes and the motion carried, with the request formally rejected.

Police input in the discussion noted the space could make “it would be particularly narrow on the end street” and that vehicles using the nearby parking pad might have difficulty exiting if the handicap space were installed. Council members asked clarifying questions about the parking pad and the feasibility of fitting a vehicle in the proposed pad before voting.

Outcome: the council recorded the rejection; no alternative site or mitigation measures were adopted at the meeting.