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November 1, 2006, All Day
Suggested a need for a parking structure and paid parking in downtown lots.
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October 1, 2009, All Day
Excerpt from Biddeford Mill District Master Plan2009-10-01T00:00:00Reiterates need for parking structure that was established in a previous study.
Event LocationBiddefordME0400 Reiterates need for parking structure that was established in a previous study.
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October 1, 2012, All Day
A comprehensive study of downtown parking; suggests charging for parking and duration changes in some on-street parking among other recommendations. This report was available on the parking page of the website.
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December 1, 2012, All Day
Shows concepts for mixed-use parking structure.
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May 20, 2016, All Day
Staff report available on parking page of website.
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October 11, 2016, All Day
Excerpts from draft report titled "Biddeford Public Parking: An Analysis of the Real Costs of Free Parking and Implications on Downtown Design" and link to complete report.
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November 15, 2016, All Day
City Council passes order stating "BE IT ORDERED, that the City Council of the City of Biddeford does hereby authorize the City Manager to seek proposals from consultants for the design and associated services for the downtown parking structure project." A copy of the RFP was included in the agenda packet. Agenda packet and meeting video were posted on the website. Meeting was open to the public and broadcasted on the public access channel.
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November 21, 2016, All Day
"Parking Garage Buzz" writeup.
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February 2, 2017, All Day
City Council Workshop2017-02-02T00:00:00Parking Facility Report from Review Team. Agenda packet and meeting video were posted on the website. Meeting was open to the public and broadcasted on the public access channel.
Event LocationBiddefordME0400 Parking Facility Report from Review Team. Agenda packet and meeting video were posted on the website. Meeting was open to the public and broadcasted on the public access channel.
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February 6, 2017, All Day
Press release stated "The Downtown Task Force Subcommittee recently submitted a report to Biddeford City Manager Jim Bennett, after studying the issue of parking in downtown Biddeford for several months." The press release was posted on the home page of the old website. The report mentions revenue streams from monthly and hourly parking.
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February 21, 2017, All Day
Authorization/Contract with Desman Design Management/Parking Facility. Agenda packet and meeting video were posted on the website. Meeting was open to the public and broadcasted on the public access channel.
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February 21, 2017, All Day
Contract Recommendation for parking facility. Agenda packet and meeting video were posted on the website. Meeting was open to the public and broadcasted on the public access channel.
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March 6, 2017, All Day
Announcement that downtown parking garage firm was selected.
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March 21, 2017, All Day
Authorization/Agreement w/Desman Design Management for Parking Garage Design. Agenda packet and meeting video were posted on the website. Meeting was open to the public and broadcasted on the public access channel.
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April 4, 2017, All Day
Council passed a Declaration of Intent for Parking Garage. Agenda packet and meeting video were posted on the website. Meeting was open to the public and broadcasted on the public access channel.
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May 16, 2017, All Day
Emails regarding Parking Garage Financing were released.
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May 26, 2017, All Day
Parking Policy Emails were requested.
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June 12, 2017, All Day
Parking Garage Update
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June 19, 2017, All Day
Parking garage was discussed, City Manager answered questions.
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December 12, 2017, All Day
Desman Design Management Parking Garage Study Presentation. Agenda packet and meeting video were posted on the website. Meeting was open to the public and broadcasted on the public access channel.
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January 16, 2018, All Day
Agenda packet includes document introducing the concept of a formal parking management plan. The document outlines that municipal surface lots will be used for paid parking. Agenda packet and meeting video were posted on the website. Meeting was open to the public and broadcasted on the public access channel.
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January 30, 2018, All Day
Agenda packet includes "parking pro forma" worksheet which outlines suggested parking permit costs for downtown lots and in the garage. Agenda packet and meeting video were posted on the website. Meeting was open to the public and broadcasted on the public access channel.
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February 6, 2018, All Day
RFP for third party review of parking garage pro forma and other project information. Agenda packet and meeting video were posted on the website. Meeting was open to the public and broadcasted on the public access channel.
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February 13, 2018, All Day
Meeting included staff presentations on possible parking garage locations and the impacts of the Mill District & RiverWalk. Agenda packet and meeting video were posted on the website. Meeting was open to the public and broadcasted on the public access channel.
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February 20, 2018, All Day
Maps in agenda packet outline initial suggestions for parking management on downtown streets and lots. Agenda packet and meeting video were posted on the website. Meeting was open to the public and broadcasted on the public access channel.
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February 20, 2018, All Day
FOAA Request Response Posted to Website2018-02-20T00:00:00Directs to locations on website where parking reports and studies can be found.
Event LocationBiddefordME0400 Directs to locations on website where parking reports and studies can be found.
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March 1, 2018, All Day
This episode features Mayor Alan Casavant and Planning and Development Director Mathew Eddy and discusses the plans for the parking garage.
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March 13, 2018, All Day
FOAA requested information on the cost of "free" parking in the downtown.
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March 19, 2018, All Day
Garage and Parking Management Q&A
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March 20, 2018, All Day
Order to approve a process for developing a downtown management plan. Order stated that process would include three meetings with the public and an online comment form. A memo included with the order detailed the process further. Agenda packet and meeting video were posted on the website. Meeting was open to the public and broadcasted on the public access channel.
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March 26, 2018, All Day
The Economic Development Department's section of the website included a webpage on Downtown and Mill District Parking. This page in its original form is no longer accessible because the City of Biddeford switched website providers in June 2018.
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April 2, 2018, All Day
Three listening sessions on downtown parking were advertised.
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April 3, 2018, All Day
Allowed residents to submit a general comment about the parking management plan.
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April 5, 2018, 6:00 PM
6pm listening session with City Council.
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April 9, 2018, All Day
This survey asked for residents and business owners to share where they park and what their parking needs were in the present and future. A link was posted on the front page of the old website.
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April 10, 2018, 6:00 PM
6pm listening session with City Council
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April 12, 2018, 1:30 PM
1:30 PM listening session with staff
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April 13, 2018, All Day
Advertised Downtown Parking Survey; writeup on parking policy.
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June 4, 2018, All Day
The Plan was available both on the Economic Development Department's Downtown and Mill District Parking page and on the front page of the website.
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June 12, 2018, All Day
City Council Workshop on Parking Management Program (PMP). Draft of PMP included in agenda packet. Agenda packet and meeting video were posted on the website. Meeting was open to the public and broadcasted on the public access channel.
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June 19, 2018, All Day
Parking moratorium ordinance included in agenda packet. Agenda packet and meeting video were posted on the website. Meeting was open to the public and broadcasted on the public access channel.
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June 26, 2018, All Day
Agenda packet includes Parking Management Ordinance Amendments, memo outlining the changes upcoming decisions that the Council will have to make (time limits for parking spaces, time frame for parking regulation, costs for parking in municipal lots, etc). Agenda packet and meeting video were posted on the website. Meeting was open to the public and broadcasted on the public access channel.
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July 10, 2018, All Day
Agenda packet includes memo with initial timeline for parking changes, proposed changes to on-street parking w/maps, and proposed ordinance change to establish parking authority. Agenda packet and meeting video were posted on the website. Meeting was open to the public and broadcasted on the public access channel.
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July 17, 2018, All Day
City Council Meeting2018-07-17T00:00:00Second reading of "Moratorium Ordinance on Downtown Parking Requirement Waivers". Agenda packet and meeting video were posted on the website. Meeting was open to the public and broadcasted on the public access channel.
Event LocationBiddefordME0400 Second reading of "Moratorium Ordinance on Downtown Parking Requirement Waivers". Agenda packet and meeting video were posted on the website. Meeting was open to the public and broadcasted on the public access channel.
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August 7, 2018, All Day
City Council Meeting2018-08-07T00:00:00Second reading of orders to establish parking authority and the authority to implement fees, permits and rates in downtown lots. Agenda packet and meeting video were posted on the website. Meeting was open to the public and broadcasted on the public access channel.
Event LocationBiddefordME0400 Second reading of orders to establish parking authority and the authority to implement fees, permits and rates in downtown lots. Agenda packet and meeting video were posted on the website. Meeting was open to the public and broadcasted on the public access channel.
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August 14, 2018, All Day
City Council Workshop2018-08-14T00:00:00Parking Management Plan summarized at Council Workshop. Agenda packet and meeting video were posted on the website. Meeting was open to the public and broadcasted on the public access channel.
Event LocationBiddefordME0400 Parking Management Plan summarized at Council Workshop. Agenda packet and meeting video were posted on the website. Meeting was open to the public and broadcasted on the public access channel.
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August 15, 2018, All Day
Revised Parking Management Program Draft posted to website.
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September 4, 2018, All Day
First Reading of Parking Orders at City Council meeting. Agenda packet and meeting video were posted on the website. Meeting was open to the public and broadcasted on the public access channel.
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September 11, 2018, All Day
Biddeford Beat v18.362018-09-11T00:00:00Under "Weekly Updates", stated "At the September 4 City Council meeting, the Council had a first reading of several orders that, if approved, will implement fees in downtown parking lots and shorten other downtown parking limits. The Council will vote on these orders at their September 18 meeting, which will be held at 6PM in the Council Chambers. More details about these proposed changes will be included in a future edition of the Beat." - included hyperlink to video of September 4th meeting.
Event LocationBiddefordME0400 Under "Weekly Updates", stated "At the September 4 City Council meeting, the Council had a first reading of several orders that, if approved, will implement fees in downtown parking lots and shorten other downtown parking limits. The Council will vote on these orders at their September 18 meeting, which will be held at 6PM in the Council Chambers. More details about these proposed changes will be included in a future edition of the Beat." - included hyperlink to video of September 4th meeting.
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September 18, 2018, All Day
Second Reading of Parking Orders at City Council Meeting. Agenda packet and meeting video were posted on the website. Meeting was open to the public and broadcasted on the public access channel.
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September 20, 2018, All Day
Courier Article2018-09-20T00:00:00Courier covers the September 4th first reading of the parking orders, including the costs of permits.
Event LocationBiddefordME0400 Courier covers the September 4th first reading of the parking orders, including the costs of permits.
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September 24, 2018, All Day
Under "Parking Update", stated "On September 18, the City Council approved a number of orders that moved the City towards finalizing a Parking Management Plan for the downtown. Additional information will provided in a future edition of the Biddeford Beat. You can view the details of the orders by clicking here." - Included hyperlink to September 18 agenda packet.
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October 1, 2018, All Day
Biddeford Beat v18.382018-10-01T00:00:00First edition of "Downtown Parking Changes Frequently Asked Questions" was released. Included all details of upcoming changes and announced that parking application form would be released on October 4.
Event LocationBiddefordME0400 First edition of "Downtown Parking Changes Frequently Asked Questions" was released. Included all details of upcoming changes and announced that parking application form would be released on October 4.
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October 3, 2018, All Day
News Center Maine announced that a resident had read our announcement in the Biddeford Beat and contacted them. The story includes details from the Parking Management Plan document and announced that the application form for parking permits would be available on the website the following day.
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October 4, 2018, All Day
The initial Parking Application Form was posted on the website under "How do I…"/"Apply For"/A Parking Permit. Forms were also made available in the City Clerk's Office.
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October 5, 2018, All Day
Confirmed to our contacts that parking changes are upcoming but that paid parking will not be required on any downtown streets. We announced we would share the press release after the holiday weekend because we did not want the story to get buried on a Friday afternoon
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October 5, 2018, All Day
Journal Tribune reporter asked for press release ahead of time to write a story that would be shared on their website on Monday October 8 and be printed in the paper on Tuesday October 9.
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October 5, 2018, All Day
Shared link to website page with parking information.
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October 5, 2018, All Day
Updates to the Economic Development Department's existing page on mill district parking were published. The page includes all the details of the changes, including photos and maps, the parking application form, and a link to the Downtown Parking Changes FAQ document from the Biddeford Beat. A shortcut to the page was linked under the "Citywide Updates" tab on the home page.
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October 8, 2018, All Day
Journal Tribune Article2018-10-08T00:00:00Article was written using quotes from press release that we released early to our media contact at the Journal in order to get the word out as soon as possible.
Event LocationBiddefordME0400 Article was written using quotes from press release that we released early to our media contact at the Journal in order to get the word out as soon as possible.
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October 9, 2018, All Day
Biddeford Beat v18.392018-10-09T00:00:00"Downtown Parking Changes Frequently Asked Questions" still included in Beat with appropriate corrections and updates. Since this was a longer edition of the Beat than usual, front page directed readers to see Page 4 for parking information.
Event LocationBiddefordME0400 "Downtown Parking Changes Frequently Asked Questions" still included in Beat with appropriate corrections and updates. Since this was a longer edition of the Beat than usual, front page directed readers to see Page 4 for parking information.
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October 9, 2018, All Day
Facebook Post2018-10-09T00:00:00Announced changes to parking, including rates and affected lots. Linked to parking page of website.
Event LocationBiddefordME0400 Announced changes to parking, including rates and affected lots. Linked to parking page of website.
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October 9, 2018, All Day
Parking information posted prominently on front page of website. This posting also triggered an email to be sent to our "Front Page News" email subscriber list.
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October 9, 2018, All Day
Press release with full details of parking changes was released to Courier, Portland Press Herald, News Center Maine, WMTW, WGME, Chamber of Commerce, Heart of Biddeford, Senator King's Office, and Senator Collins' Office
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October 9, 2018, All Day
Six parking slides were posted on the public access channel. These slides included the permit prices, the application due date, the places to find the applications, affected lots, snow ban info, and how to use the kiosks.
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October 9, 2018, All Day
Made official parking announcement with images that show permit rates and the affected lots. Linked to parking page on website.
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October 12, 2018, All Day
The Mayor was contacted and provided comments for the story.
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October 15, 2018, All Day
Biddeford Beat v18.402018-10-15T00:00:00"Downtown Parking Changes Frequently Asked Questions" still included in Beat with appropriate corrections and updates. Since this was a longer edition of the Beat than usual, front page directed readers to see Page 5 for parking information.
Event LocationBiddefordME0400 "Downtown Parking Changes Frequently Asked Questions" still included in Beat with appropriate corrections and updates. Since this was a longer edition of the Beat than usual, front page directed readers to see Page 5 for parking information.
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October 15, 2018, All Day
Facebook Post2018-10-15T00:00:00Reminder of parking permit application deadline.
Event LocationBiddefordME0400 Reminder of parking permit application deadline.
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October 15, 2018, All Day
Reminder of parking permit application deadline.
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October 17, 2018, All Day
Agenda packet was posted on website.
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October 18, 2018, All Day
Facebook Post2018-10-18T00:00:00Second and final reminder of parking permit application deadline.
Event LocationBiddefordME0400 Second and final reminder of parking permit application deadline.
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October 22, 2018, All Day
Now that the details of the new parking policy have been circulated for several weeks, Parking Q&A updated to focus on why these changes are being made.
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October 22, 2018, All Day
Announced this week's Biddeford Beat on Facebook and highlighted that it included a new Parking Q&A.
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October 22, 2018, All Day
Parking webpage updated with new Q&A and a section at the top of the page highlighting changes that have been made to the parking program since it was first announced.
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October 22, 2018, All Day
Announced this week's Biddeford Beat on Twitter and highlighted that it included a new Parking Q&A.
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October 23, 2018, All Day
Announced the new Q&A and that the first set of permits has been issued. Directed back to parking page on website and to long-term permit application form.
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October 23, 2018, All Day
Announced that the first set of permits has been issued and directed to the online form to apply for permits.
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October 24, 2018, All Day
Linked to City's response to pending litigation.
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October 24, 2018, All Day
Press release detailed the City's response to pending litigation.
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October 24, 2018, All Day
Announced City's response to pending litigation.
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October 26, 2018, All Day
Posted update on changes that were made during the Downtown Committee meeting.
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October 26, 2018, 8:00 AM
Downtown Committee held a public meeting. The meeting was moved from the Mayor's Office to the Council Chambers to accommodate public interest in the proceedings.
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October 30, 2018, All Day
Announced equipment delay; reminder that enforcement of on-street parking changes will continue as scheduled.
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October 30, 2018, All Day
Announced equipment delay; reiterated that on-street parking changes will begin on November 1 as previously announced.
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October 30, 2018, All Day
Announced equipment delay; reiterated that on-street parking changes would be enforced on November 1 as previously announced.
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November 2, 2018, All Day
Announced that the City Council will be asked to schedule a public meeting to discuss parking.
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November 2, 2018, All Day
Announced that the City Council has been asked to schedule a public meeting about parking.
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November 6, 2018, All Day
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November 7, 2018, All Day
Announced official start date for parking program.
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November 7, 2018, All Day
Announced Permit Parking Start Date
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November 8, 2018, All Day
Created a separate parking account and transferred parking expenses from the general fund to the dedicated fund. Scheduled a public meeting on parking for November 19. Agenda packet and meeting video were posted on the website. Meeting was open to the public and broadcasted on the public access channel.
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November 9, 2018, All Day
Created event for public meeting on parking.
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November 9, 2018, All Day
Announced date of public meeting on parking.
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November 14, 2018, All Day
Announced Downtown Committee Meeting
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November 14, 2018, All Day
Announced Downtown Committee Meeting
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November 15, 2018, 5:30 PM
Downtown Committee Meeting2018-11-15T17:30:00Items on the agenda include disability parking, a residential rental inspection ordinance, a request for additional short-term customer parking, and more. Agenda packet and meeting video were posted on the website. Meeting was open to the public and broadcasted on the public access channel.
Event Location205 Main StreetBiddefordME04005 Items on the agenda include disability parking, a residential rental inspection ordinance, a request for additional short-term customer parking, and more. Agenda packet and meeting video were posted on the website. Meeting was open to the public and broadcasted on the public access channel.
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November 19, 2018, All Day
Facebook Post2018-11-19T00:00:00Reminder about Downtown Parking Community Meeting.
Event LocationBiddefordME0400 Reminder about Downtown Parking Community Meeting.
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November 19, 2018, All Day
Reminder about Downtown Parking Community Meeting
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November 19, 2018, 6:00 PM
Downtown Parking Community Meeting2018-11-19T18:00:00The purpose of this meeting will be to answer any questions, clarify any confusion, present an overview of parking-related issues facing the community, and show how various projects and issues are connected and how the city is responding to these issues. This is part of the City’s ongoing effort to improve communication, as well as to provide an opportunity for citizens to provide feedback on various goals and objectives. If you would like to submit your question in advance or are unable to attend the meeting, please contact your Councilor or fill out the form linked to this posting. The form will be open for submissions through Thursday, November 15 to allow time for the Council and staff to organize and evaluate the questions received. You may still submit questions directly to your Councilor after Thursday, but questions received before the Thursday deadline will be prioritized.
Event LocationLittle Theater, Biddeford High SchoolBiddefordME04005 The purpose of this meeting will be to answer any questions, clarify any confusion, present an overview of parking-related issues facing the community, and show how various projects and issues are connected and how the city is responding to these issues. This is part of the City’s ongoing effort to improve communication, as well as to provide an opportunity for citizens to provide feedback on various goals and objectives. If you would like to submit your question in advance or are unable to attend the meeting, please contact your Councilor or fill out the form linked to this posting. The form will be open for submissions through Thursday, November 15 to allow time for the Council and staff to organize and evaluate the questions received. You may still submit questions directly to your Councilor after Thursday, but questions received before the Thursday deadline will be prioritized.
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November 26, 2018, All Day
Reminder of permit program start date and procedures.
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November 26, 2018, 6:30 PM
Downtown Committee Meeting2018-11-26T18:30:00Items on the agenda include disability parking, a discussion of designated parking spaces, and amendments to the ordinance on Identification and Use of Municipal Parking Lots. Agenda packet and meeting video were posted on the website. Meeting was open to the public.
Event Location205 Main StreetBiddefordME04005 Items on the agenda include disability parking, a discussion of designated parking spaces, and amendments to the ordinance on Identification and Use of Municipal Parking Lots. Agenda packet and meeting video were posted on the website. Meeting was open to the public.
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November 27, 2018, All Day
Describes changes made by the Downtown Committee at their November 26 meeting, including establishing the Yellow Lot as a short-term parking lot only.
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November 27, 2018, All Day
Announced changes made by the Downtown Committee at their November 26 meeting, including establishing the Yellow Lot as a short-term parking lot only. The alert was posted to the front page of the website and sent out to Front Page News subscribers.
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November 27, 2018, All Day
Announced changes to the parking program made by the Downtown Committee at their November 26 meeting, including establishing the Yellow Lot as a short-term parking lot only.
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November 27, 2018, All Day
Described changes that were made at the previous Downtown Committee meeting.
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November 27, 2018, All Day
Described changes to parking program made by the Downtown Committee at their November 26 meeting.
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November 29, 2018, All Day
Announced that kiosks had been installed and that hourly parking would begin on December 3.
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November 29, 2018, All Day
Announced that kiosks have been installed and that hourly parking will begin on December 3 at 7:00 a.m.
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November 30, 2018, All Day
Announced that parking kiosks had been installed and hourly parking would begin on December 3.
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December 3, 2018, All Day
Reminder that downtown permit parking is in effect; update on changes made by the Downtown Committee at their November 26 meeting.
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December 3, 2018, All Day
Alert announced that hourly parking had begun. The alert was posted on the front page of the website and sent out to the Front Page News email subscriber list.
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December 17, 2018, All Day
Update on WayToPark mobile application and snow emergency parking bans.
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December 18, 2018, All Day
Announced that evening's City Council meeting and agenda highlights.
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December 18, 2018, 6:00 PM
City Council Meeting2018-12-18T18:00:00Items on the agenda include disability street parking time limits and snow emergency parking ban lots. Agenda packet and meeting video were posted on the website. Meeting was open to the public and broadcasted on the public access channel.
Event Location205 Main StreetBiddefordME04005 Items on the agenda include disability street parking time limits and snow emergency parking ban lots. Agenda packet and meeting video were posted on the website. Meeting was open to the public and broadcasted on the public access channel.
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December 28, 2018, All Day
Reminder that January 3 City Council meeting was on a Thursday instead of a Tuesday due to the New Year's holiday.
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December 31, 2018, All Day
Described new Snow Emergency Parking Ban procedures.
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January 2, 2019, All Day
An instructional video on how to use the parking kiosks and the WayToPark mobile app debuted on the Public Access Channel and was uploaded to YouTube.
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January 3, 2019, All Day
The Council addressed Disability Parking time restrictions. Agenda packet and meeting video were posted on the website. Meeting was open to the public.
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January 3, 2019, All Day
Reminder of January 3 Council meeting with agenda.
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January 3, 2019, All Day
Additional reminder for January 3 Council meeting.
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January 7, 2019, All Day
Described new Snow Emergency Parking Ban procedures.
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January 8, 2019, All Day
Shared Downtown Committee meeting date and agenda.
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January 10, 2019, All Day
Downtown Committee Meeting2019-01-10T00:00:00The Downtown Committee took a site tour of municipal parking lots at the beginning of the meeting. The committee voted to add six additional free 30-minute parking spots in the Green Lot in front of Louis Pizza. Additionally, two additional free 30-minute parking spaces will be made available in the Blue Lot for police business only. Agenda packet and meeting video were posted on the website. Meeting was open to the public and broadcasted on the public access channel.
Event Location205 Main StreetBiddefordME04005 The Downtown Committee took a site tour of municipal parking lots at the beginning of the meeting. The committee voted to add six additional free 30-minute parking spots in the Green Lot in front of Louis Pizza. Additionally, two additional free 30-minute parking spaces will be made available in the Blue Lot for police business only. Agenda packet and meeting video were posted on the website. Meeting was open to the public and broadcasted on the public access channel.
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January 14, 2019, All Day
Described new Snow Emergency Parking Ban procedures and provided update on Downtown Committee meeting actions.
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January 15, 2019, All Day
City Council Meeting2019-01-15T00:00:00At this meeting, the Council approved a "gift card" payment system for the parking kiosks to meet the needs of cash-only users. They also reduced the fine for parking in a lot without a permit to $35 (the original fine was $50). Agenda packet and meeting video were posted on the website. Meeting was open to the public and broadcasted on the public access channel.
Event Location205 Main StreetBiddefordME04005 At this meeting, the Council approved a "gift card" payment system for the parking kiosks to meet the needs of cash-only users. They also reduced the fine for parking in a lot without a permit to $35 (the original fine was $50). Agenda packet and meeting video were posted on the website. Meeting was open to the public and broadcasted on the public access channel.
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January 18, 2019, All Day
Shared new Snow Emergency Parking Ban procedures and announced a Parking Ban for the upcoming weekend.
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January 18, 2019, All Day
Shared new Parking Ban procedures and announced Parking Ban for the following weekend.
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January 21, 2019, All Day
Described new Snow Emergency Parking Ban procedures and reviewed City Council actions on parking.
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January 25, 2019, All Day
Created page on website to share Winterfest parking information. NOTE: this webpage is no longer public on our website because the event has concluded. The link below will no longer bring you to the Winterfest page to review the information.
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January 29, 2019, All Day
Shared new Parking Ban procedures and announced that a Parking Ban would begin that evening.
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January 29, 2019, All Day
Shared new Parking Ban procedure and announced that a Parking Ban would be in place that night.
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January 31, 2019, All Day
Announced free parking in the Yellow Lot for Winterfest. Explained that on-street parking is always free but kiosk use is required in all other municipal lots.
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January 31, 2019, All Day
Announced free parking in the Yellow Lot during Winterfest and explained that kiosk use is required in all other downtown municipal lots.
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February 5, 2019, All Day
Reminder of February 5 City Council Meeting.
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February 5, 2019, 6:00 PM
City Council Meeting2019-02-05T18:00:00The Council voted to reduce the fee for parking without a permit in a municipal lot from $50 to $35. The Council also had a First Reading of a proposal to increase the free parking time limit in the Yellow Lot from one hour to two hours. Agenda packet and meeting video were posted on the website. Meeting was open to the public and broadcasted on the public access channel.
Event Location205 Main StreetBiddefordME04005 The Council voted to reduce the fee for parking without a permit in a municipal lot from $50 to $35. The Council also had a First Reading of a proposal to increase the free parking time limit in the Yellow Lot from one hour to two hours. Agenda packet and meeting video were posted on the website. Meeting was open to the public and broadcasted on the public access channel.
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February 11, 2019, All Day
Provided an update on the parking topics discussed at the February 5 City Council meeting.
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February 11, 2019, 6:30 PM
Policy Committee Meeting2019-02-11T18:30:00The Committee recommended a Council policy to serve as guidance for waiving parking fees during special events only. The policy was written to limit potential parking waivers to city-sponsored events. This limitation was recommended because granting waivers to private businesses and organizations for
private events may cause issues of inequity. Waivers would also be limited to the Yellow Lot in order to avoid displacement of long-term parking permit holders (the Yellow Lot is already reserved for short-term parking only). Agenda packet and meeting video were posted on the website. Meeting was open to the public and broadcasted on the Public Access Channel.
Event Location205 Main StreetBiddefordME04005 The Committee recommended a Council policy to serve as guidance for waiving parking fees during special events only. The policy was written to limit potential parking waivers to city-sponsored events. This limitation was recommended because granting waivers to private businesses and organizations for
private events may cause issues of inequity. Waivers would also be limited to the Yellow Lot in order to avoid displacement of long-term parking permit holders (the Yellow Lot is already reserved for short-term parking only). Agenda packet and meeting video were posted on the website. Meeting was open to the public and broadcasted on the Public Access Channel.
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February 18, 2019, All Day
Provided update on the Special Event Parking Policy that was discussed at the February 11 Policy Committee meeting.
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February 19, 2019, 6:00 PM
City Council Meeting2019-02-19T18:00:00The Council extended the free parking time period in the Yellow Lot to the first two hours of parking in any calendar day. Previously, the first hour of parking in the Yellow Lot was free. The Council also approved a 180-day moratorium that prohibits the Planning Board from granting parking waivers in the downtown for new developments. The moratorium was put in place as a response to the parking shortage in the downtown. Agenda packet and meeting video were posted on the website. Meeting was open to the public and broadcasted on the public access channel.
Event Location205 Main StreetBiddefordME04005 The Council extended the free parking time period in the Yellow Lot to the first two hours of parking in any calendar day. Previously, the first hour of parking in the Yellow Lot was free. The Council also approved a 180-day moratorium that prohibits the Planning Board from granting parking waivers in the downtown for new developments. The moratorium was put in place as a response to the parking shortage in the downtown. Agenda packet and meeting video were posted on the website. Meeting was open to the public and broadcasted on the public access channel.
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February 25, 2019, All Day
Announced that the free parking period in the Yellow Lot has been expanded from one hour to two hours. Also announced that the City Council approved a 180-day moratorium that prohibits the Planning Board from granting parking waivers in the downtown for new developments. The moratorium was put in place as a
response to the parking shortage in the downtown.
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February 25, 2019, All Day
Shared the link to the agenda packet for the upcoming Joint City Council & School Committee Workshop, which included an update on progress on the City's 2018-2019 Goals, including goals related to downtown parking.
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March 15, 2019, All Day
Announced upcoming Downtown Committee Meeting and included updates on the Yellow Lot free time adjustment, kiosk gift cards, time-limited parking spaces in the Blue Lot, and improved lighting and identification for parking kiosks. Also announced upcoming meeting that discussed the impacts of Main Street Sidewalk Project construction.
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March 15, 2019, All Day
Shared date and agenda for upcoming Downtown Committee meeting.
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March 15, 2019, All Day
Shared date and agenda for next Downtown Committee meeting.
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March 18, 2019, All Day
Created and shared event page for the upcoming Main Street Sidewalk Project public meeting.
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March 18, 2019, All Day
Announced public meeting regarding the Main Street Sidewalk Project and its impacts on on-street parking.
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March 18, 2019, 5:30 PM
Downtown Committee Meeting2019-03-18T17:30:00The committee will be discussing the layout of the Green and Yellow Lots and will consider increasing the number of ADA accessible spaces, among other items. Agenda packet and meeting video were posted on the website. Meeting was open to the public and broadcasted on the public access channel.
Event Location205 Main StreetBiddefordME04005 The committee will be discussing the layout of the Green and Yellow Lots and will consider increasing the number of ADA accessible spaces, among other items. Agenda packet and meeting video were posted on the website. Meeting was open to the public and broadcasted on the public access channel.
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March 20, 2019, All Day
Created new "Visitor Parking" page on the website to make parking information easier for downtown visitors to find. The page includes information about on-street parking and downtown parking lots, as well as maps of the downtown.
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March 21, 2019, All Day
Posted reminder about upcoming Main Street Sidewalk Project public meeting.
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March 28, 2019, All Day
Press Release described the impacts of upcoming construction projects, including the changes to on-street parking on Main Street due to the sidewalk reconstruction process.
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March 29, 2019, All Day
Announced that parking "gift cards" are now available in the City Clerk's office; described how downtown parking would be impacted by Main Street Sidewalk Project.
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March 29, 2019, All Day
Described how the Main Street Sidewalk Project would impact on-street parking on Main Street.
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March 29, 2019, All Day
Described the impacts of upcoming construction projects, including the changes to on-street parking on Main Street due to the sidewalk reconstruction process.
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March 29, 2019, All Day
Created website page to update residents and business owners about parking impacts of Main Street Sidewalk Project construction.
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April 1, 2019, All Day
A reminder for the following day's City Council meeting and a link to the agenda, which included information about several proposals relating to downtown parking.
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April 1, 2019, All Day
A reminder for the following day's City Council meeting and a link to the agenda, which included information about several proposals relating to downtown parking.
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April 2, 2019, All Day
During this meeting, the City Council passed several orders related to downtown parking. The Council authorized City staff to move ahead with the permitting process for the first phase of a parking garage as well as the design process for the second phase of the garage. The Council also approved a Master Plan for the 3 Lincoln Street property that is contingent upon the parking structure. Finally, the Council authorized the City Manager to enter into a Preliminary Development Agreement with Treadwell Franklin Infrastructure Capital Partners to explore private infrastructure financing as a means of constructing a parking facility. The Agenda packet and meeting video were posted on the website. Meeting was open to the public and broadcasted on the public access channel.
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April 3, 2019, All Day
Press release described the Master Plan Agreement for 3 Lincoln Street, which requires access to and is dependent on the proposed parking garage.
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April 4, 2019, All Day
Press release to announce that the City Council voted to begin obtaining permits for Phase I of a proposed parking structure and to proceed with the design of Phase II of the proposed facility.
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April 5, 2019, All Day
Included a description of the agenda items related to downtown development that were approved at the April 2 City Council meeting.
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April 5, 2019, All Day
Shared a link to the webpage with updates on the April 2 City Council meeting, which included several orders related to downtown parking.
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April 5, 2019, All Day
A Front Page News Alert was sent out to all subscribers describing the agenda items that were approved at the April 2 City Council Meeting.
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April 5, 2019, All Day
Shared a link to the webpage with updates on the April 2 City Council meeting, which included several orders related to downtown parking.
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April 18, 2019, All Day
Facebook Post2019-04-18T00:00:00Reminder about the upcoming Budget Committee meeting, which included a discussion about the scheduled increase in parking permit costs.
Event LocationBiddefordME0400 Reminder about the upcoming Budget Committee meeting, which included a discussion about the scheduled increase in parking permit costs.
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April 18, 2019, All Day
Reminder about the upcoming Budget Committee meeting, which included a discussion about the scheduled increase in parking permit costs.
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April 18, 2019, 5:30 PM
The meeting included a discussion of the scheduled parking rate increases. Agenda packet and meeting video were posted on the website. Meeting was open to the public and broadcasted on the public access channel.
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April 23, 2019, 5:30 PM
Downtown Committee Meeting2019-04-23T17:30:00Discussed possible reconfiguration of Green and Yellow Lots; adjusted parking time limits on some downtown streets. Agenda packet and meeting video were posted on the website. Meeting was open to the public and broadcasted on the public access channel.
Event LocationBiddeford Discussed possible reconfiguration of Green and Yellow Lots; adjusted parking time limits on some downtown streets. Agenda packet and meeting video were posted on the website. Meeting was open to the public and broadcasted on the public access channel.
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April 25, 2019, All Day
The City Council discussed the scheduled parking rate increase that had been set when the downtown parking program was first approved. The meeting confirmed that the rate increase will take place as scheduled. Agenda packet and meeting video were posted on the website. Meeting was open to the public and broadcasted on the public access channel.
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April 26, 2019, All Day
Included a reminder about the upcoming transition out of the Introductory Rates for the downtown parking permit program.
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April 26, 2019, All Day
Updated Visitor Parking page to reflect the prices that were confirmed at the April 25 City Council meeting.
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April 29, 2019, All Day
Reminder that the introductory period for the permit parking program is set to end on April 30.
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April 29, 2019, All Day
Reminder that the introductory period for the permit parking program ended on April 30.
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April 30, 2019, All Day
Website Update2019-04-30T00:00:00May 2019 Parking Permit Information Sheet uploaded to website. These info sheets are available in the City Clerk's office and are distributed to long-term parking permit holders.
Event LocationBiddefordME0400 May 2019 Parking Permit Information Sheet uploaded to website. These info sheets are available in the City Clerk's office and are distributed to long-term parking permit holders.
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May 3, 2019, All Day
This issue included a reminder of the previously-scheduled price change for parking permits.
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June 18, 2019, All Day
The City Council approved the reconfiguration of the Green and Yellow Parking Lots. Agenda packet and meeting video were posted on the website. Meeting was open to the public and broadcasted on the public access channel.
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June 18, 2019, All Day
Shared agenda for upcoming City Council meeting, which included information about the proposed Green and Yellow Lot reconfiguration.
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June 18, 2019, All Day
Shared agenda for the City Council meeting, which included information about the proposed Green and Yellow Lot reconfiguration.
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June 20, 2019, All Day
Created a Facebook event for the upcoming General Meeting of Citizens.
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June 21, 2019, All Day
This issue included information about the upcoming General Meeting of Citizens.
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June 26, 2019, All Day
Reminder for the upcoming General Meeting of Citizens.
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June 26, 2019, All Day
A General Meeting of Citizens was called by petition. Those who attended had the opportunity to address their grievances, including those related to parking, to the City Council. The agenda for the meeting was set by the attendees, but the meeting time and location was posted to the website.
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June 26, 2019, All Day
A reminder for the General Meeting of Citizens taking place that evening.
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July 8, 2019, All Day
Shared agenda packed for the upcoming City Council Workshop on a financing option for the Downtown Parking Project.
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July 8, 2019, All Day
A reminder for the following day's City Council Workshop to discuss a funding proposal for the Downtown Parking Project.
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July 9, 2019, All Day
At this City Council Workshop, the Council discussed a proposal from Biddeford Innovation, Inc. for financing of the proposed downtown parking garage and RiverWalk. Agenda packet and meeting video were posted on the website. Meeting was open to the public and broadcasted on the public access channel.
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July 10, 2019, All Day
Information about the Green and Yellow Lot reconfiguration was posted to the front page of the website. All "Front Page News" email subscribers were notified of the new posting.
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July 10, 2019, All Day
A press release describing the details of the Green and Yellow Lot reconfiguration was distributed to the local news media.
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July 10, 2019, All Day
A website page was created for information about the Green and Yellow Lot reconfiguration.
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July 12, 2019, All Day
This issue included a description of the upcoming Green and Yellow Lot reconfiguration.
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July 29, 2019, All Day
At this meeting, the Downtown Committee approved changes to the Franklin Street area associated with the Green and Yellow Lot reconfiguration. The Committee also discussed the Lincoln Mill development project and its potential impacts on parking in the vicinity of Pearl and Lincoln Streets. Agenda packet and meeting video were posted on the website. Meeting was open to the public and broadcasted on the public access channel.
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August 6, 2019, All Day
At this meeting, the City Council voted on the formal ordinance changes necessary to complete the Green and Yellow Lot reconfiguration, including changing Franklin Street to one-way traffic, creating an additional stop intersection on Franklin Street, and discontinuing Federal Street in order to include it as part of the parking lot. The Council also voted to pave the Green Lot. Agenda packet and meeting video were posted on the website. Meeting was open to the public and broadcasted on the public access channel.
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August 8, 2019, All Day
Post includes information about the upcoming paving of the Green and Yellow Lot.
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August 8, 2019, All Day
Post includes a description of the Green and Yellow Lot paving schedule.
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August 8, 2019, All Day
The Green and Yellow Lot Reconfiguration webpage was updated with information about the paving schedule for the lot.
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August 9, 2019, All Day
This issue included an update on the Green and Yellow Lot reconfiguration and paving schedule.
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August 9, 2019, All Day
Information about the paving schedule for the Green and Yellow Lot was sent to the local news media.
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