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Business owner allowed to keep Franklin Street parking arrangement; mural proposed, municipal-lot lease still under review
Summary
Jordan Ilyes told council he prefers to keep the current Franklin Street parking arrangement and proposed a mural on the Zarfoss building; council approved continuing the parking arrangement, solicited an encroachment agreement and insurance for the mural, and asked staff for lease/sale numbers regarding the municipal lot (2025 municipal-lot income was $1,076.52).
Jordan Ilyes asked the council to maintain the existing Franklin Street parking arrangement and to allow a mural on the Zarfoss building that faces the municipal lot. Cindy Barley moved to permit the current parking arrangement going forward and Mark Holloway seconded; the motion passed.
Solicitor Mike Craley advised that if a mural or built awnings encroach on borough property, the owner should provide an encroachment agreement and list the borough on the owner's insurance, with language to require removal within 60 days if problems develop. The council asked Jordan to have an attorney draft the agreement if he wants to proceed.
Jordan also asked the council to reconsider leasing or selling the municipal lot; Treasurer Amanda Runkle reported the 2025 yearly total income from the lot was $1,076.52 (March 19 to Dec. 25, 2025). Council members said they would need concrete lease or sale numbers before agreeing to a transfer and noted parking has historically been a contentious topic in Red Lion.
