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Money & feesItem 9.ACity Council Regular Meeting, October 21, 2026

Downtown parking meters go from $1.50 to $2.50 an hour, and run until 8 PM

Council votes

Wed, Oct 216:00 PM · in 7 days

Cost

Raises about $900,000 a year for downtown improvements.

Where

Downtown

In plain words

Parking downtown would cost $1 more an hour, and you'd have to pay until 8 PM instead of 6 PM. The extra money (about $900K a year) can only be spent on downtown sidewalks, lighting and streets.

Who it affects

  • A driver: A 2-hour dinner downtown would cost $5 in parking instead of $0 after 6 PM.
  • A local business owner: Customers may find parking easier, but some may shop elsewhere.
  • A student: Evening parking near downtown bars and venues would no longer be free.

Arguments for and against

👍 Why some support it

  • Downtown blocks are over 90% full at peak times.
  • Money stays downtown for lighting and sidewalks.

👎 Why some oppose it

  • Hurts lower-income workers who drive to evening shifts.
  • Some businesses fear losing customers.

Where it is now

  1. Downtown parking studyMay 15, 2026, done
  2. Council voteNextOct 21, 2026
  3. New rates would startJan 2, 2027