How about a pilot program for the ACHD and planning and zoning departments that considers quality of life rather that how to make money for their political contributors?

How about he make up a “pilot program” to actually listen to neighborhoods when the row houses and massive condos developers come in?

I did not realize that pilot programs can override city law! If I had a business downtown I would be at the mayor’s office today asking for the parking places for my business that are included in the pilot program!

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The company was asking for four parking spaces on the south side of the Capitol Gateway Building that would be designated for Office Depot customers. All parking in the area is designated as public parking by the city, however.

Jade Riley, special assistant to Bieter, said the mayor has proposed a pilot program where the four spaces will have signs indicating that the spaces are for Office Depot customers “and the general public.”

Office Depot signed the lease, but Riley said the parking meter proposal must still go before the city council.

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Apparently Tibbs & Bisterfelt (and the Guardian) don’t read the paper, or they don’t remember reading the story.

I would imagine when the matter came to the Council it it was met with shrugs. Or maybe it was never brought up. Either way, when I read it a year ago I figured it was enough of a head fake to get Office Depot to sign the lease.

EDITOR NOTE–GUARDIAN pleads guilty to missing the piece a year ago. We are still confused about the head fake or the need for it. Council Prez Jordan claims “administrative action” by Bieter and no council approval required. Your post seems to indicate otherwise.

Is it FREE parking for Office Depot customers; all others put ‘cher money in the slot?

Or is it Office Depot parking ONLY, but you gotta pay?

I tend to agree with Gordon… does our illustrious leader need some Couch Time?

EDITOR NOTE–City guys say ANYONE can park there. Push the button and get 20 minutes free time. It appears to us the signs are a bluff and offer six free ads to Office Depot with the “impression” they are offering free parking to the public. Does it make sense now?

By the way, are these really city meters? If so, how can the city charge us to park on a street owned by the all-powerful ACHD?

Bit of a conflict?
EDITOR NOTE–By ordinance and agreement Boise regulates parking.