HomeMy WebLinkAboutA032 - Resolution enacting Special Penalty Parking Enforcement for Spring 2026 Stadium Concerts on April 11, 2026, and July 17, 2026ITEM #:34
DATE:03-24-26
DEPT:POLICE
SUBJECT:SPECIAL PENALTY PARKING ENFORCEMENT FOR SPRING 2026
STADIUM CONCERTS ON APRIL 11, 2026 AND JULY 17, 2026
COUNCIL ACTION FORM
BACKGROUND:
During ISU home football game days, cars are often parked on both sides of some streets,
making it difficult to traverse and creating a problem for emergency vehicle response. In
response to this challenge, in 2019, the City Council enacted enhanced penalties for game
day parking in the area west of Jack Trice Stadium. The Council further expanded the special
penalty area to include other special events by resolution of the City Council (Section 18.7A of
Municipal Code).
There are two large stadium concerts planned for spring 2026. The first is Luke Combs,
scheduled for Saturday, April 11, 2026, and the second is Post Malone and Jelly Roll,
scheduled for Friday, July 17.
Staff anticipates these concerts to have much the same traffic and parking impact as home
football games. Therefore, to deter illegal parking that can block traffic and emergency
vehicle access, staff is requesting the implementation of the special penalty for illegal
parking in the previously adopted "Game Day and Events Parking Area." The penalty
for an illegal parking violation in this area occurring between 6:00 a.m. and midnight on
the day of the event is $75.
If approved, staff will work with Public Works and the City's partners to advertise the special
penalty enforcement area prior to the concert, utilizing social media and sign boards as
available.
ALTERNATIVES:
1. Direct staff to enact the special penalty for game day and events parking on Saturday
April 11, 2026 and July 17, 2026.
2. Make no change to the special penalty enforcement area on these dates.
CITY MANAGER'S RECOMMENDED ACTION:
Parking adjacent to Jack Trice Stadium and the future CyTown area has continued to be
a source of congestion during game days, creating an environment where it is difficult
for vehicles to traverse the streets. This is particularly problematic for emergency
responders, especially when driving larger vehicles such as an ambulance or fire
apparatus. It is anticipated these stadium concerts will present similar
challenges. Therefore, it is the recommendation of the City Manager that the City Council
adopt Alternative No. 1, as described above.
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