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Council waives Anderson Parkway special‑event parking fees for 2026 applicants filed by June 17
Summary
To ease an unexpected budget burden on event organizers, council voted to waive special‑event parking stall fees for 2026 for applications submitted by June 17. Staff expects to apply standard rates thereafter.
The council approved a temporary waiver of special‑event paid parking fees at Anderson Parkway for calendar year 2026 for organizers who submitted approved event permit applications by June 17. Parks Director Jeff Osmech told council that staff had received feedback that short notice of required stall fees created fiscal hardship for organizers and that a two‑week application window should help event planners adjust.
Osmech listed upcoming events and estimated stall counts (Liberty Bay Fest — 26 stalls; Pets Walk — 35; Viking tour — 50; National Night Out — 50) and said the waiver is a one‑year, one‑time relief measure. Councilmember Gary McVay said charging for reserved stalls will encourage organizers to request fewer spaces and reduce impacts on customer parking. The motion passed by roll call.
