Downtown managed parking system

Every hearing and vote

1. April 14, 2026 · City Council work session

   Managed parking system ordinance and fee amendments

   Discussed

   The plan, paused in November 2024 for stakeholder feedback, would use the Passport app and kiosks in an area covering 25th Street from Wall Avenue to Washington Boulevard, Kiesel Avenue from 22nd to 24th Street and the 300 block of 23rd Street, plus Electric Alley lots and the WonderBlock structure. Proposed rates are $1.50 to $2.00 per hour on-street and $1.00 to $1.50 off-street, with 15 free minutes, enforcement Monday through Saturday 8 a.m. to 8 p.m., a $80 monthly WonderBlock permit and a $10 employee permit for Electric Alley. Interstate Parking would manage it. Projections showed revenue covering operations but not full WonderBlock debt service. Vice Chair Graf and Council Member Lundell said the scope was smaller than the 2023 proposal and Graf said the city had committed to paid parking when it bonded for the structure. Chair Hyer asked for a phased timeline. After a recess, Management Services Director Lisa Stout said a 30-day trial would follow approval, with kiosks in May and full implementation in June; the council requested more detailed projections.

   • EV charging $2.75 to $3.00 per hour, daily maximum $15 to $18
   • Consultant: Kimley-Horn

2. May 5, 2026 · City Council

   Ordinances 2026-5 and 2026-6: downtown managed parking system and parking fees

   Approved · 5-2

   Ordinance 2026-5 sets the legal framework for paid parking and 2026-6 adopts the fees. The Council chose Option 2, which authorizes all three phases of the downtown plan subject to evaluation criteria, written findings and public notice before each expansion. Phase 1 covers 25th Street, Kiesel Avenue from 22nd to 24th Street, the WonderBlock garage, Electric Alley and part of 23rd Street, enforced Monday through Saturday 8 a.m. to 8 p.m. at $1.50 to $2.00 per hour on-street and $1.00 to $1.50 off-street, with 15 free minutes, free Sundays and a 30-day free trial. Management Services Director Lisa Stout said conservative revenue would not cover debt service and operations, requiring Business Depot Ogden lease revenue during the ramp-up. Opponents among about two dozen speakers cited the BDO diversion, effects on 25th Street businesses and seniors, construction-reduced parking and timing; supporters, including the WonderBlock developer, argued turnover helps businesses. Council Member Myers said the shift from parking revenue covering the bond to BDO funds was troubling. Council Member Washington cited outdated study data, outreach gaps and a financial adviser opinion that the city is not legally required to impose fees to secure the bond, and urged tabling; Council Member Lundell preferred waiting until WonderBlock opens. Vice Chair Graf and Council Member Richey supported the phased approach. Council Member Lopez said Washington had a conflict of interest from owning a small business; Washington said her business has its own lot.

   • Rates: EV charging $2.75 to $3.00 per hour; daily maximum $15 to $18; unreserved permit $80 a month; employee permit processing fee $10 a month
   • Consultant: Kimley-Horn

   2026-5 (Option 2): Moved by Vice Chair Dave Graf, seconded by Council Member Shaun Myers. 2026-6: Moved by Council Member Shaun Myers, seconded by Vice Chair Dave Graf. Vote: 5-2 on both ordinances; Council Members Kevin Lundell and Alicia Washington voted no

3. May 19, 2026 · City Council

   Council comments: paid parking signage and rollout

   Discussed

   Council Member Washington said signs on 25th Street appear only about every seven stalls and may be too few. Management Services Director Lisa Stout said QR codes will not be used because of sticker fraud, text-to-pay will link to the app, and signage was delayed pending negotiations with a nearby hotel. EV stations at the Municipal Building will be charged; those at Marshall White Center will not. ADA placard exemptions apply only in designated ADA stalls.