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City rolls out kiosk payment system at downtown parking garage
Summary
City administration announced a new kiosk payment system at the downtown parking garage effective May 18: meters and the Park Smarter app are no longer accepted; the rate is $1/hour with a $20 cap and free parking on Sundays/holidays; paying at exit with a credit card will incur an additional fee.
A representative of the mayor's office told council that the parking garage's new kiosk-based payment system took effect May 18. Under the new system, drivers must take a ticket on arrival and pay at a kiosk before returning to their vehicle; the city will accept credit-card payments at exit but warned there will be an additional convenience fee for paying at the gate.
The administration said the garage hourly rate is $1 and that more than 10 hours will count as $20; Sundays and holidays will be free. Officials advised motorists to pay at the kiosk before returning to vehicles to avoid the exit fee.
During public comment, a resident proposed operational changes tied to snow emergencies and suggested validating parking for city-council attendees and people paying city bills to encourage participation. The administration did not take action at the meeting but the comment was recorded for staff consideration.
