Residents urge street repairs and question odd-even parking enforcement; council to review policy

Residents used the public‑comment period to press council for street repairs and to question enforcement of the city's odd‑even parking rules.

Tamara Paul (343 Janet Street) presented photos and said a petition — she asserted signed by about 95% of her street's residents — requests repair of an eroding and frequently flooded street. Paul said she had been told multiple times that repairs would not happen for years and urged the council to provide a timeline. Staff acknowledged receipt of the paperwork and told the resident the city would follow up and supply updated information.

Walter Nichols (2561 Noel Avenue) raised concerns about odd‑even parking enforcement, saying he and a neighbor received tickets in November despite there being no snow to plow. Nichols asked whether enforcement could be tied to actual snow events or clarified to be weather‑dependent. Councilors and staff responded that enforcement usually focuses on snowy days and that public‑safety priorities (accident response) sometimes limit ticketing; staff offered to meet with the resident after the meeting to explain the policy and to examine whether communication, signage, or the ordinance needs revisions. Council members suggested a staff work session to review the policy and outreach.

What happens next: Staff committed to follow up on the Janet Street petition and promised a Mercado financial update later in the month; staff also agreed to examine odd‑even parking enforcement practices and return recommendations to council.