Received a call today about a parking issue on 15th Street between Jackson and Madison. Caller says a new house has been built on that street and the homeowner parks a black truck in front of the home...reducing the narrow street to only one lane. He believes the homeowner is parking legally, but is concerned that it may be a safety issue during bad weather.
Anonymous caller. Said a car is blocking the bike lane at 519 S. Washington. Said the car has been parked there for a couple of weeks,
Called to report that parking meter #E5TH200A (on Kirkwood, near the corner of Washington St.) is releasing coins back out but still registering parking minutes.
Semi driver who delivers to Auto Zone (2437 W. 3rd St.) complained that side street between Auto Zone and JD Byrider is blocked with parked cars on both sides of the street, blocking fire hydrants as well. He can't easily approach the Auto Zone back entrance with his truck and JD Byrider has refused to move parked cars. Is S. Opportunity Lane a city street?
Caller reported parking meter #7631, on 7th Street near Walnut, is eating coins. She was able to put in 1 hour's worth of time but then coins weren't registering time on the meter after 1 hour.
Jennifer works at Wonderlab and said she's tried to report several times this week that the parking meters in front of Wonderlab (on 4th St. between Madison and College, minimally) have been blacked out. It looks to her like someone has taken a Sharpie and completely drawn over the meters' LED panels. She's received many questions from Wonderlab patrons about the meters and whether they're functioning.
Caller reported that meter #7673 is taking coins but not registering time.
Car parked on grass and partially blocking sidewalk at 502 S. Washington. Call received from member of public.
Complaint that internals from the parking meter were gone, and he was unable to insert any money. Meter is on the West side of Lincoln right before the alley that goes behind Esan Thai restaurant. Constituent believed parking meter number was 7652.
Mr. Deaton reported that a vehicle (with temporary plate dated June 2016) has been abandoned at this location for a year and a half. He also wondered what's done with the vehicle if it's impounded?