City Council Receives Parking Meters Update

At a recent City Council meeting, Director of Public Works Jack Ecklund confirmed that parking meters in Market Place West effectively promote equitable access to parking spaces. Installed in September 2024, the meters allow a maximum parking duration of 90 minutes, facilitating closer access for customers to local businesses. Since their debut, the city has issued nearly 600 warnings for parking violations, with plans for increased enforcement that will include $25 fines for non-compliance. The meters operate from 10 a. m.

to 6 p. m. on weekdays and Saturdays, while parking remains free on Sundays and holidays. Payment methods include coins, credit cards, and the PaybyPhone app, charging $1 for an hour or $1. 50 for the full 90 minutes.

Ecklund noted that the initiative also encourages usage of free parking options in the Village garage and 15-minute free spaces throughout the area. This approach aims to support local businesses by ensuring accessible parking. The city emphasizes that the primary goal of the meters is not revenue generation but enhancing customer access.