Summary
The city is exploring replacing parking meters with a pay-by-plate system, possibly phased in by location, with cash-at-meter and phone payment options under study.
At a glance
- Total mentions
- 7
- Last 30 days
- 2
Discussed at 2 meetings in the last 60 days; most recently Oct 14, 2026.
Impact analysis
Unknown until vendor contracts are reviewed.
Drivers who prefer paying by phone or plate rather than at the meter.
Drivers dealing with app glitches and broken coin meters in the meantime.
Mentions & discussions (7)
Special Work Session Budget Meeting - Oct 14, 2026
New downtown parking kiosks were supposed to be installed in the summer but won't arrive until the end of October or early November — one reason metered parking revenue is projected about $178,000 short this year. The new parking app and a third parking officer are expected to help.
Special Work Session Budget Meeting - Oct 7, 2026
The city is rolling out a new parking app and ten new kiosks expected by end of October. Residents have reported glitches with the app and coin meters; the comptroller took concerns directly to the vendor and expects improvements.
Work Session Meeting - Aug 17, 2026
The city presented a new smart kiosk system and mobile app aimed at making parking payment easier downtown.
Common Council Meeting - Aug 17, 2026
The city is swapping its glitchy meters for a phone app and ten new solar-powered kiosks arriving in September. The app carries a 35-cent convenience fee; the kiosks accept coins, cards and tap-to-pay with no fee.
Work Session and Common Council Meeting - Jul 13, 2026
Nine new kiosks will replace individual meters whose batteries fail in the weather, causing enforcement headaches and lost revenue. The city is moving toward the Passport app and pay-by-plate.
Work Session and Common Council Meeting - May 11, 2026
The city is switching to a pay-by-plate parking system with Passport, with new signage and an education campaign planned before enforcement changes — a response to complaints about failing meters.
Work Session and Common Council Meeting - Mar 9, 2026
The city is exploring replacing parking meters with a pay-by-plate system, possibly phased in by location, with cash-at-meter and phone payment options under study.
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