The Greater Delhi Area Chamber of Commerce has taken a strong and clear position on the proposed paid or metered parking on village streets. Matt Krzyston, Board President, presented the chambers position, reading a letter from the Chamber at a public hearing on Dec. 1st.
“Matt Krzyston, Delhi Area Chamber of Commerce president and Delhi councilmember, recommended alternatives to paid parking. The chamber’s primary concerns, he said, include an unfair burden on local taxpayers due to proposed sale of parking passes. The study does not include the possible impact on local businesses and the chamber fears paid parking will increase issues with private parking lot congestion. Additionally, the appearance of meters will distract from the visual appeal of the business district, Kryzston said. Chamber members also question the projected revenue of approximately $200,000 annually.
The chamber is committed to solving the problem, he said, suggesting decreasing time restraints on parking spots from two hours to 30 minutes and increasing enforcement, establishing PILOT (payment in lieu of taxes) agreements with non-taxed establishments, and requesting a share of the county’s local sales tax revenue. Krzyston noted Walton has a PILOT agreement with the county for its landfill and encouraged trustees to contact Walton officials regarding the contract. ”
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