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Resident urges graveling lot behind depot for visitor and RV parking, cites business interest
Summary
A resident asked the council to clear and gravel the lot behind the visitor center to create free visitor and RV parking, arguing it would draw tourists and local spending; the speaker said brewery investors had privately invested heavily and were interested in events and tours.
During public comment, a resident urged the council to make the train depot lot usable as free visitor and RV parking by clearing debris, filling a large pothole and leaving it as a gravel lot. The speaker said the change would enable bus tours and brewery‑related events and reported a private investor had spent more than $1 million on a nearby brewery.
"We're asking… it just be a gravel lot. Nothing more, nothing less," the commenter said, arguing that visible, free parking would generate foot traffic for local businesses. The council agreed to confer with public works and local stakeholders to evaluate the idea and noted public‑works capacity and existing potholes must be addressed first.
No formal motion to change property use or expend funds to reconfigure the lot was introduced at the meeting; the suggestion will be taken to staff and local partners for feasibility and next steps.
