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Residents raise access and vendor concerns over new library site and fence plans in Royal City
Summary
Residents and library supporters raised concerns that a proposed fence at the new library site could block long-standing access between a clinic and the Moose social club and that mobile vendors within 300 feet are harming a nearby brick-and-mortar business; Mayor Christensen said he would not restrict the mobile vendor after reviewing menus and hours.
Cara Hoyt raised alarms during the public comment period that emergency and regular access between the clinic and the Moose social club could be cut off by a fence planned for the new library site, saying the Moose has used the access as its main entrance for “fifty plus years.” Mayor Michael Christensen later told the council he had reviewed menus and hours and determined there was not enough similarity to legally restrict a mobile vendor from operating within 300 feet of “Yolanda’s” establishment.
Gary Piercy, representing Friends of the Library, confirmed a plan to place a fence across the library's south property line, and other commenters questioned enforcement of the 300-foot restriction on mobile vendors and expressed concern about the alley being used for two-way access. The council did not adopt any immediate ordinance or formal restriction during the meeting; the mayor’s determination was presented as the local administrative conclusion based on menu and hours comparison rather than a formal code change.
The discussion arose during public comment and city leaders indicated they would rely on additional review where needed; the minutes record no formal vote or ordinance to alter access or vendor rules at this meeting. The mayor’s response and plans by the Friends of the Library are the next procedural steps for residents seeking clarity on access and vendor enforcement.
