Parking Proposal Targets McEuen Lot

A proposed parking ordinance which addresses concerns about the McEuen Park parking garage was reviewed Tuesday by Coeur d’Alene parking commission members. City Attorney Wes Somerton presented the draft ordinance and told the commission that the changes were originally brought to the city council due to observations from law enforcement officers about behavior in the parking garage. “There was a lot of concern raised about people mingling around in the garage,” Somerton said. “Since the garage is out of view, this creates a public safety concern.” People lingering in the garage, Somerton said, have caused several issues including vandalism which has cost the city $700 since the garage opened in March, and numerous instances of people breaking into vehicles/ Keith Cousins , Press. More here.

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