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Committee explores outdoor dining and moving farmers market to State Park to boost downtown traffic
Summary
Members discussed allowing outdoor dining in the public right-of-way and the idea of moving the farmers market into the nearby State Park to draw visitors; they recommended outreach to the cafe proprietor, park vendor and farmers before pursuing ordinance changes.
Committee members proposed an ordinance to permit commercial use of the public right-of-way, specifically to allow outdoor dining near the downtown clock and in front of the local cafe. A member said outdoor dining would make downtown look more active and could help businesses attract visitors from the nearby park.
Members also suggested exploring moving the farmers market into the State Park to capture campground traffic, but they emphasized the need to consult the cafe owner, park vendor and local farmers and to study examples from other towns before advancing an ordinance.
