Summary
The council approved $274,000 for smart parking meters to replace manual ones, despite one resident's objection that microwave radiation from the meters poses health risks.
At a glance
- Total mentions
- 2
- Last 30 days
- 1
Discussed at 1 meeting in the last 60 days; most recently Oct 20, 2026.
Impact analysis
$273,979.69 for meters and services.
Downtown and waterfront visitors and businesses get modernized parking payment.
One resident objected on health grounds, but no councilmember pulled the item.
Mentions & discussions (2)
Council Regular Meeting — October 20, 2026
The council approved $274,000 for smart parking meters to replace manual ones, despite one resident's objection that microwave radiation from the meters poses health risks.
Planning Commission Meeting — May 12, 2026
Commissioners suggested using underutilized lots (CVS, fairgrounds, motels) and residential permit-parking programs to ease parking pressure from new projects — ideas neighbors may want to pursue with the city.
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