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Illegal show parking prompts complaints
By WAYNE AYERS
Article published on Wednesday, Nov. 14, 2007
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| Crowds of antique enthusiasts gather at Antique Alley’s annual show on Nov. 11 where dealers displayed a variety of vintage heirlooms, objets d’art, rarities and contemporary collectibles. Illegal parking was a problem, complain city leaders. |
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BELLEAIR BLUFFS – Side streets surrounding Antique Alley were jammed with illegally parked vehicles last Sunday during the alley’s antique show, Commissioner Troy Krotz reported at Tuesday night’s City Commission meeting.
Krotz also said that police did not issue tickets to violators or assist in moving illegally parked vehicles.
A sheriff’s deputy said, “Where are they supposed to park?” when asked for help in handling the situation, Krotz said.
Commissioner David Shimkus said there were plenty of legal areas available where the antique show attendees could park. He mentioned the Bank of America lot, which he said was marked for event parking, but was practically empty.
“I guess people didn’t want to walk a block or so,” Shimkus said.
The parking situation was particularly bad along South Wind and Jewel drives, Krotz said. Those parking illegally endangered children playing in yards, and congestion in the area was so bad that emergency vehicles could not have gotten through if needed, Krotz said after the meeting.
“No Parking” signs were put up along the side streets on Saturday night in anticipation of the antique show, public works director Robert David said. These were apparently ignored by the show attendees.
Deputies were also supposed to make an announcement at the show about the parking prohibitions, Krotz said.
“Nothing happened. Signs were posted, streets were closed. Yet, cars were parked everywhere,” he said. The antique show is a semiannual event at Antique Alley. There have been no problems with the parking until now, Krotz said.
Illegal soliciting rising
An increasing number of flyers and materials are being left at residences in violation of city codes, Krotz also reported. He showed examples ranging from sticky notes to a door hanger left by a refinishing company and a Scientology CD.
“The situation is a lot worse and is getting out of hand,” Krotz said. He asked residents to notify City Hall of any items left by solicitors.
Volunteers needed for city board openings
The city is looking for candidates to fill openings on the Fire Pension Board and Board of Adjustments, City Clerk Debra Sullivan said. Bluffs residents interested in serving on those committees should contact City Hall.
Horse-drawn hayride reinstated for Christmas event
A horse-drawn hayride will again be a feature of the city’s annual Christmas holiday event on Monday, Dec. 3, Sullivan announced. At last month’s meeting the commission discussed other alternatives when it was learned that the people who provided the horse-drawn hayrides in the past were no longer doing it. Sullivan said she found another source.
Energy bill assistance available for seniors
Seniors needing help in paying power bills should contact Sullivan at City Hall, 584-2151, for information about a new government assistance program.
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Article published on Wednesday, Nov. 14, 2007
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