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Trustees table Thousand Islands Art Center request to close block, remove four parking spaces
Summary
The board postponed action after hearing that the Thousand Islands Art Center wants four parking spaces and closure of a sidewalk block for a construction/staging project (applicant proposed 6 AM–3 PM; trustees suggested 7 AM–3 PM). Concerns included late notice, loss of parking, accessibility and alternative staging at the Boat Museum.
The Clayton Village Board heard a request from representatives of the Thousand Islands Art Center to temporarily close a block of sidewalk and remove four on‑street parking spaces for a construction and staging project expected to run to August or September 2025. Trustees did not approve the request and asked for further discussion with the applicant and affected stakeholders.
Trustee (speaker 2) read the request and said the applicant asked for closure of the sidewalk and four parking spaces and proposed working hours of 6 a.m. to 3 p.m.; a trustee suggested a revised work window of 7 a.m. to 3 p.m. citing nearby residents. Trustee comments focused on parking scarcity downtown, effects on residents and visitors, the late delivery of project materials (packets were sent July 5 for a proposed July 22 start), and potential winter storage and safety issues for equipment left on the street.
Several trustees recommended meeting with the Art Center’s representatives to seek alternatives, such as using the Boat Museum parking lot for staging. Nancy recused herself from this item and sat in the audience because she is married to the interim director of the Art Center.
Resident Major Stevenson, speaking during public comment, echoed concerns that village property should not be used in ways that disadvantage other residents and asked that the board be consistent about access to meetings for citizens who cannot attend weekday sessions.
The board did not take a vote on the closure request and directed staff and trustees to arrange further discussions with the Art Center and other stakeholders before deciding.
