Commissioners press staff for options to limit car‑carrier staging after residents report road blockages

Commissioner Joseph raised ongoing complaints that large car carriers have been staging in residential rights‑of‑way (including near 186th Street and off Collins Avenue), creating traffic and sight‑line hazards.

Staff said enforcement currently uses parking citations and state law when carriers block traffic, and that in some instances police have issued citations. The city manager reported that a draft ordinance previously proposed designated drop‑off locations and fines tied to parking in undesignated areas, but the commission had not agreed on candidate sites.

Commissioners asked staff to identify a small set of viable locations (north and south ends were suggested), evaluate whether large trucks can safely maneuver there and return with a recommended ordinance that could include designated staging areas, restricted hours and a tailored fine schedule. Commissioners acknowledged potential limits under state statute and county parking rules but expressed a desire to pursue enforceable options.

Next steps: staff to update the commission next month with possible designated staging locations and recommended ordinance language, including enforcement and fee structure that complies with state limits.