Council refers parking-meter implementation plan to Public Works amid outreach concerns

Aug 5, 2026

A communication about implementing new parking meters, signage and kiosks was referred to the Public Works and Services Committee after alderpersons said downtown businesses need targeted outreach on how the transition will work.

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Council members referred a communication (0687-26) about the implementation of a new parking-meter strategy — including removal of some physical meters, installation of kiosks and app/text options — to the Public Works and Services Committee. Staff recommended careful review because removing meters has fiscal implications (lost meter revenue) and requires clear outreach to downtown businesses.

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