North Wayne Parklet Development

Expressed frustration over the short notice of the parklet project and questioned why it is being advanced before the Wayne Master Plan is published.

Expressed support for a park concept but felt the vote was rushed and urged the board to postpone to address business concerns.

Supported the park idea and suggested looking at broader downtown parking and master planning solutions.

Spoke against eliminating parking spots, noting it would harm his optical business during a difficult retail climate.

Asked questions about nursery school drop-off traffic, stormwater management, and fire service access.

Stated that customers already struggle with parking and asked the board not to conduct construction during the holiday shopping season.

Thanked the board for dropping the municipal court plan and expressed process and cost concerns regarding the pocket park.

Expressed concern about parking losses and cumulative impacts from downtown developments on her bookstore.

Suggested utilizing the space as a hybrid parking area during inclement winter weather.

Voiced concerns over the loss of handicap parking spaces and the need to level hazardous sidewalks in downtown Wayne.

Loved the park idea but raised safety concerns regarding children and traffic near the open design.

Liked the park idea but joked that merchants might need mercantile tax relief to compensate for lost business.