New batteries are on the way for downtown parking meters in Jamestown. Some of the meters, installed at the end of 2021, stopped automatically charging solar batteries as Fall and Winter months came with less sunlight. City officials said that … [Read more...]
Downtown Parking Meter Rates Proposed to Go Up
The City of Jamestown is proposing to raise downtown parking meter rates 50-cents an half hour. City Comptroller John Sellstrom told City Council that the on-street meters rates will go from 25-cents to 50-cents a half hour, for a total of $1 an … [Read more...]
Motorists Have New Way to Pay for Parking in Downtown Jamestown
Motorists have a new way to pay for parking in downtown Jamestown. Jamestown Mayor Eddie Sundquist said the Passport Parking app is now available on all parking meters, "Once you park in a spot, if you pull up the Passport app on your smartphone … [Read more...]
City Council to Consider Borrowing $1.8 Million for Parking Garage, Meters, and Bike Share Program
JAMESTOWN - Mayor Eddie Sundquist is calling on the city council to approve another $1.8 million in borrowing for projects that would go toward existing parking infrastructure, along with future parking and transportation programming. On Monday … [Read more...]
[LISTEN] Community Matters – Jamestown City Council President Tony Dolce: Jan. 21, 2021
Jamestown City Council President Tony Dolce talks with WRFA to give an update on some issues and initiatives facing the city and council. … [Read more...]
Public Hearing on the 2021 Jamestown City Budget is Monday, Nov. 16
JAMESTOWN - While the Jamestown City Council is still in the process of reviewing the 2021 City Budget, a public hearing on the proposed spending plan has been scheduled and will take place on Monday, Nov. 16 at 6 p.m. The legal notice on the … [Read more...]
Sundquist Proposes Compromise for Downtown Parking: 20 Minutes Free for All Parking Spots
JAMESTOWN - Jamestown Mayor Eddie Sundquist is presenting a compromise in regard to a plan to remove some 150 free parking spaces in the downtown, while also increasing rates from $0.50 to $1.00 an hour. In October, Sundquist presented a city … [Read more...]
[LISTEN] Community Matters – Jamestown Mayor Eddie Sundquist: Nov. 6, 2020
WRFARadio · Community Matters - Jamestown Mayor Eddie Sundquist: Nov. 6, 2020 Jamestown mayor Eddie Sundquist discusses several issues involving the city of Jamestown, including a recap of his 2021 Executive Budget and an updated compromise … [Read more...]
[LISTEN] Community Matters – Jamestown Principal Planner Ellen Shaddle Discusses Downtown Parking
WRFARadio · Community Matters - Jamestown Principal Planner Ellen Shaddle Discusses Downtown Parking WRFA's Jason Sample talks with Jamestown Principal Planner Ellen Shadle to discuss downtown parking in the city, including a proposal to remove 150 … [Read more...]
City Council Gets Details on Proposal to Remove Downtown Free Parking Zone
JAMESTOWN - The Jamestown City Council on Monday Night learned more of the details on a proposal to remove an estimated 150 free parking spots in downtown Jamestown. Newly hired city planner Ellen Shadle gave a presentation on downtown parking to … [Read more...]
