Proposed Cove Shopping Plaza Farmers Market

Spoke in favor of the farmers market, noting vendors park off-site and hours do not conflict with local businesses.

Defended citizen participation and urged waiting to see how the new MODS museum opening affects Cove parking.

Defended the farmers market, stating off-site parking is secured and marketing will benefit all Cove businesses.

Spoke against the farmers market, arguing it deprives existing Cove businesses of vital Saturday parking.

Objected to market patrons using merchant restrooms and noted potential legal issues regarding dedicated parking deeds.

Asked the commission to reject the Cove farmers market location to protect winter resident parking access.

Stated that Cove businesses lost money last year and market attendees only used restrooms without buying anything.

Supported the market as a District 4 resident, saying it would drive weekend traffic to the Cove.