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Lynden council updates parking code to address park and facility parking conflicts, authorizes mayor signature
Summary
Ordinance 25-1705 updates LMC Title 10 to clarify parking restrictions at city parks, facilities and public streets; the ordinance authorizes signage and towing enforcement when requested and was approved 5-0 with the mayor authorized to sign.
The Lynden City Council on Feb. 3 adopted Ordinance 25-1705 to amend Lynden Municipal Code Title 10 on parking. The amendment is intended to address recurring parking conflicts at city parks and city facilities (including overnight parking and vehicles blocking driveways) by updating code language, authorizing posted signs and allowing the city to contract with a towing company to enforce regulations when requested. City legal counsel reviewed edits to the draft ordinance prior to adoption.
Mayor Scott Korthuis opened and immediately closed the public hearing with no in‑person comment. Councilor Kyle Strengholt moved to adopt the ordinance and Councilor Gary Vis seconded; the minutes record the action as: “Councilor Strengholt moved, and Councilor Vis seconded, to approve Ordinance 251705, amending LMC 10 to update the City's parking regulations and to authorize the Mayor's signature on the document. Motion approved on 5-0 vote.” Two councilors (Gary Bode and Brent Lenssen) were recorded as absent with notice. The minutes do not include the specific towing contract terms or the text of the ordinance.
