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Commissioners deny trailer‑site request, suggest private parking options on Lexington Drive
Summary
Staff asked about temporary trailer space; commissioners expressed concerns about long‑term ownership burdens and decided to deny the request, recommending the requester look for private parking near Ball Bearing on Lexington Drive.
County staff raised a request for temporary trailer space near the lower parking lot on County Drive but cautioned about limited on‑site space. Commissioners and staff discussed winter plowing and the long‑term community burden that can arise when the county allows temporary trailer accommodations.
The chair said the county would "respectfully deny the request" and suggested the requester explore privately controlled parking options on Lexington Drive near Ball Bearing. Commissioners noted the risk that one guest location can lead to many more requests and that the county may be left holding responsibility for items it does not own.
The discussion ended with staff asked to respond to the requester with suggested alternatives rather than approving use of county property.
