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Downtown parking and accessibility stall Tenino Eagles car show plan
Summary
The council delayed action on an Eagles car show proposed for Aug. 23 after business owners and veterans raised concerns about closing a large downtown parking lot and potential wheelchair-access impacts; council asked organizers and public works to propose alternatives prior to the next meeting.
Tenino — Council discussion on July 8 over an Eagles car show that would close part of Howard Street and use downtown parking lots focused on accessibility and business impacts, and councilmembers asked organizers to return with a revised plan.
The proposal would place display cars on sections of Howard Street and two nearby parking lots. A councilmember said downtown business owners and the VFW raised concerns about losing customer parking and about wheelchair access for disabled veterans who normally park behind the VFW. "I just don't wanna see that big parking lot closed," an unnamed councilmember said during the debate.
One councilmember disclosed being an officer of the Eagles and said they would recuse from any vote; the council still pressed organizers to work with Public Works and bring alternatives that protect business access and disability parking. Councilmember 4 urged active work with organizers rather than simply tabling the item, and the mayor agreed staff could coordinate with the Eagles and return the item for consideration at the next meeting.
Why it matters: The proposal affects downtown merchants' busiest weekend trade and raises accessibility concerns for veterans and customers who rely on nearby public parking.
Next steps: Council directed staff and the Eagles' organizers to identify alternative parking and access plans and scheduled reconsideration of the permit request at the next regular meeting.
