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Council hears first reading of winter-parking ordinance; public hearing set for continued debate
Summary
The council held a first reading of Ordinance 1317 to amend winter parking hours from 2–7 a.m. to 2–8 a.m.; Public Works argued the extra hour helps plow efficiency, while councilors and business advocates raised concerns about early-morning employees and enforcement discretion. The council scheduled a follow-up public hearing for more public input and fact-finding.
At a first reading of Ordinance 1317, the council considered amending the uniform traffic code to shift winter parking restrictions from 2–7 a.m. to 2–8 a.m. Public Works presented operational reasons for the change, saying the additional hour would reduce ice build-up on residential side streets and allow crews to clear more streets during storms. Public Works said: "That hour make a huge…
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