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Removable bollards pitched as practical low-cost way to protect outdoor dining
Summary
Committee members discussed pre-installed pavement sleeves and removable decorative bollards as a temporary method to protect street dining; one member cited a per-unit cost of about $500.
To address liability and safety concerns without permanently altering downtown streets, a member proposed installing sleeves in the pavement so decorative removable bollards could be dropped in for operating hours and removed afterwards. The idea was presented as a lower-cost, flexible option that could avoid lengthy historic-landmark reviews if configured as truly temporary.
On potential costs and logistics the member said, "It's $500 a piece." Staff and members also discussed who would install and remove the bollards, whether maintenance crews could manage that work on a recurring schedule, and whether such fixtures would be permitted in historic areas or require HLC approval.
