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WORK SESSION MEMORANDUM
Date: October 2, 2025
To: Mayor and City Councilmembers
Through: Kelly DiMartino, City Manager
Caryn Champine, Director of Planning Development & Transportation
From: Drew Brooks, Deputy Director of Planning Development & Transportation
Eric Keselburg, Parking Services Manager
Subject: August 12, 2025 Work Session Summary: Downtown Parking Optimization Study
BOTTOM LINE
The purpose of this memo is to document the summary of discussions during the August 12,
2025, Work Session. Mayor Arndt, Mayor Pro Tem Francis, and all Councilmembers were
present.
At the August 12, 2025 Work Session, staff provided an overview of operational and financial
trends in Parking Services. Staff Reviewed engagement activities to date, with Walker
Consultants, downtown stakeholders, and the Downtown Development Authority (DDA). These
activities included visioning and strategy meetings to inform the work session and future
discussions around parking policy and models.
DISCUSSION SUMMARY
Generally, Council supports the study recommendations, specifically moving to a paid on-street
model. Councilmembers are looking for more context on the Oak Remington lot and its capacity.
They are also seeking better bike parking options. There was interest shown about the pricing
for on street parking being $2. Additionally, there was interest shown in not exceeding a 4-hour
time limit for on-street parking.
NEXT STEPS
Council confirmed a deliberative timeline is appropriate for this process and Council supports
staff returning with a Council Work Session in December to share engagement results and a
preliminary implementation timeline.
FOLLOW-UP ITEMS
Additional clarification is needed on how inflation may influence sales tax projections, as this will
be an important factor in evaluating long-term impacts. There is also a request for further
information on the Oak Remington lot.
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