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Wausau committee delays decision on South 9th parking amid church, neighborhood concerns
Summary
The Infrastructure & Facilities Committee postponed a vote for one month on proposed parking restrictions near Holy Name Parish after residents, parish representatives and police reported competing safety and access concerns during a lengthy public comment and staff discussion.
The Wausau Infrastructure & Facilities Committee on March 12 postponed for one month consideration of proposed parking restrictions on South 9th Avenue, 10th Avenue and nearby blocks after a steady stream of public comments and discussion about enforcement, signage and neighborhood impacts.
Residents and parish representatives told the committee at a standing-room public comment period that removing curb parking could harm local businesses and displace parishioners who depend on on-street spaces for weekend Masses. Jess Kufall, who said she owns a small two-chair beauty salon at 10th and Thomas, warned removing curb parking “would put my…
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