At last Wednesday’s CAPC meeting, commissioner Bobbie Foster brought up downtown parking, saying she was not convinced about the parking garage idea presented by former alderman James DeVito, but hears from customers at her downtown restaurant all the time about parking woes.
She suggested that an alternative solution could be crafted at the parking area at the top of Planer Hill, insisting that regardless of complications and hurdles they face at any location, the city must start somewhere because customers tell her they won’t be back due to parking frustration. She added that if Events Coordinator Andy Green starts bringing more shows to the Auditorium, the city will need more parking.
Foster also suggested consideration of a city-owned location off Water St. behind the Flint Church.
ED Mike Maloney said he would clear up what the CAPC can do legally, and Finance Director Rick Bright will pursue information about a bond to finance the garage.