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Vendor seeking permission to sell rosaries in parks is referred to inspection and city attorney
Summary
A resident requested permission to sell handmade rosaries and small items in Lawrence parks; staff advised that daily vending permits are typically tied to event sponsors and that the request should be reviewed by Inspectional Services and the city attorney. The committee tabled the request pending further guidance.
A Lawrence resident, Lourdes Garcia Urena, asked the committee June 23 for permission to sell rosaries and handmade goods in city parks so she can support herself. Garcia said she volunteers and has made goods for sale at community events and asked whether she could set a table in the park on regular days.
Staff and councilors explained that routine day‑to‑day vending in parks is typically authorized through event organizers or by permits administered by Inspectional Services and that the city does not generally issue permanent, daily vending privileges for park spaces. The chair said staff would gather written guidance and return with more information.
The committee voted to table the item and asked staff to send the matter to Inspectional Services and the city attorney for guidance before the applicant returns to committee.
