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Developers say new downtown café will seat about 65 as council assesses parking options
Summary
Representatives for 204 NE First Street said renovations will house a café with seating for roughly 65 and possibly a taproom; council staff said the former hostel lot needs engineering before conversion to parking.
Ray Watson and Lesa Givens told the council that renovations at 204 NE First Street will include a café with seating for about 65 patrons and that a taproom might open later in the remaining space.
Councilman Jess Bowers reported he had discussed the matter with Community Development Director Robert Webster and City Engineer Devin Jackson; they indicated the former hostel property will require engineering evaluation and improvements before it can be converted into a public parking lot. The council asked staff to continue evaluating downtown parking options to support new commercial activity.
The applicants said the café aims to open before the city's Egg Day event; no final opening date was provided. The council did not take formal action but discussed next steps for evaluating potential parking conversions and engineering needs.
