Development

Old Town Parking Garage

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Public comments
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Last 30 days
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Last discussed Aug 24, 2026.

Public comments (17)

NeutralDan IsaacAug 24, 2026

Addressed inaccuracies in previous public statements regarding voter approval of Old Town parking garage locations.

City Council (Regular) - Aug 24, 2026 · 1:27:35 →
OpposedSteve SuttonApr 14, 2026

Presented concerns regarding the petition signatures and criticized the visual and functional impacts of the proposed parking structure.

City Council (Regular) - Apr 14, 2026 · 2:31:59 →
OpposedSteve SuttonMar 24, 2026

Discussed contract awardees and later presented a petition signed by nearly 4,600 residents opposing the Old Town parking garage.

City Council (Regular) - Mar 24, 2026 · 44:59 →
OpposedDan IsaacMar 24, 2026

Urged the council to vote against the parking garage contract, citing high costs and negative impacts on Old Town and the farmers market.

City Council (Regular) - Mar 24, 2026 · 54:07 →
OpposedYvonne CahillMar 24, 2026

Expressed opposition to the parking garage costs and design, asking the council to reconsider.

City Council (Regular) - Mar 24, 2026 · 54:23 →
SupportiveBob PejmanMar 24, 2026

Supported the parking garage project and praised staff for addressing design and farmers market relocation concerns.

City Council (Regular) - Mar 24, 2026 · 1:35:00 →
ConcernedTom SilvermanJan 7, 2026

Former councilman expressed deep concern for Old Town's unique character and urged reliance on General Plan 2035.

City Council (Special) - Jan 7, 2026 · 1:09:44 →
OpposedHong BischoffJan 7, 2026

Gallery owner discussed architectural concerns regarding a concrete parking structure near historic sites and the farmers market.

City Council (Special) - Jan 7, 2026 · 1:09:14 →
OpposedElizabeth CavalliereJan 7, 2026

Spoke on behalf of Cavalliere's Blacksmith Shop, warning that garage construction would disrupt historic structures and local businesses.

City Council (Special) - Jan 7, 2026 · 1:17:00 →
OpposedMatt CarterJan 7, 2026

Chef and restaurateur noted that clientele do not experience parking shortages and cautioned against construction disruptions.

City Council (Special) - Jan 7, 2026 · 1:20:14 →
OpposedSteve SuttonJan 7, 2026

Resident presented petitions signed by thousands opposing the parking garage and relocating the farmers market.

City Council (Special) - Jan 7, 2026 · 1:27:01 →
OpposedCarmen FallonJan 7, 2026

Resident opposed the parking garage project because it would force the relocation of the Old Town Farmers Market.

City Council (Special) - Jan 7, 2026 · 1:33:16 →
OpposedPatty BadenochJan 7, 2026

Resident highlighted thousands of petition signatures against the garage and farmers market move.

City Council (Special) - Jan 7, 2026 · 1:35:30 →
ConcernedYvonne CahillJan 7, 2026

Resident criticized the council for halting the parking presentation and questioned the lack of parking data and merchant lists.

City Council (Special) - Jan 7, 2026 · 1:37:45 →
OpposedCrystal CarrollJan 7, 2026

Cafe owner urged the city to conduct adequate parking utilization studies before committing millions to a new garage.

City Council (Special) - Jan 7, 2026 · 1:41:16 →
SupportiveFrench ThompsonJan 7, 2026

Resident spoke in favor of the parking garage, noting historical parking deficits and prior garage planning.

City Council (Special) - Jan 7, 2026 · 2:42:29 →
SupportiveTom FrankelJan 7, 2026

Commercial landlord and downtown property owner advocated for investing in parking infrastructure for the future.

City Council (Special) - Jan 7, 2026 · 2:45:43 →

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