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Council hears downtown parking complaint from property owner; signage and towing raise concerns
Summary
A council member described a dispute with property owner John Fisher, who is advertising 'event parking for Vineland Station' on privately posted signs; council discussed potential confusion for renters and enforcement challenges and noted staff provides a parking map to depot renters.
Council discussed a complaint from John Fisher, the owner of a downtown property adjacent to a city-owned row of parking. Council members said Fisher has posted signs advertising 'event parking for Vineland Station' and has placed tow warnings on rear private spaces. Council members raised concerns that leasing private parking downtown could send confusing signals to depot renters and might lead to wrongful towing when events are not occurring.
Mayor Terry L. Mann said staff met with Fisher and declined to lease the city-owned downtown parking, noting there are other downtown options for depot users and that renters should be made aware of where to park. Staff said they now provide renters (e.g., event clients) with a map showing alternative parking. Council members emphasized private property owners can post and enforce on their lots but warned the city may receive complaints if signage and towing practices are confusing to the public.
Quote: "He's got signs up saying, event parking for Vineland Station on the lot..." Mayor Mann said while explaining the situation.
