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Shenandoah council discusses uniform park hours and larger signage for pool parking lot
Summary
Council debated inconsistent park signage and whether pool parking should be explicitly covered in park rules; staff said signs exist at pedestrian entries but vehicle‑visible signage could be added at vehicle entrances and staff will return recommended wording at the next meeting.
Council members reviewed a previously tabled item about pool parking and park hours, noting a 2015 decision placed park rules in policy rather than ordinance and that signage is presently located primarily at pedestrian pathways rather than vehicle entrances.
Several councilmembers recommended consistent, vehicle‑visible signs at park entrances that list park hours and no‑overnight‑parking rules. Staff noted existing signage at pedestrian access points but agreed it is not large or visible enough to drivers. Council discussed concerns about placing prominent 'park closed' signage at Veterans Park because it connects directly to the city’s pathway system used by hospital‑shift workers who walk at night; staff suggested a targeted 'no parking' sign to reduce vehicular overnight parking while preserving pedestrian access.
Next steps: Staff agreed to bring current park‑rule wording and proposed vehicle‑visible signage language to the next council meeting for review so council can consider consistent wording across parks.
Representative quote: “Put a sign up,” the mayor said when urging visible signage at vehicle entrances.
Ending: Council asked staff to prepare proposed signage text and to return the topic for a future decision.
