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Council directs staff to negotiate one-year trial parking lease east of Parker Park
Summary
Council authorized staff to pursue a one-year lease at roughly $4,700 to use private property east of Parker Park as public parking, while removing purchase/option clauses and exploring a right-of-first-refusal or reimbursement clause to protect city investments.
Staff reported that the proposed parking agreement for the lot east of Parker Park included clauses for purchase and a right-of-first-refusal; the owner asked those clauses removed. Council discussed the risk that the owner could sell the property after the city invested in improvements and debated options including reimbursement for improvements or a first-year lease to test use.
Council directed staff to pursue a one-year lease at approximately $4,700 (the figure discussed at the meeting), remove the purchase option but retain protections such as a right-of-first-refusal or reimbursement clause, and consider signage to increase public awareness to improve usage. A council member emphasized protecting the city if it invests in improvements so the city is not left without benefit.
