City Council to hear updates on parking, Library renovations

posted on: 8/5/2024

The City Council will hold a workshop on Wednesday, Aug. 7, 2024, at 7 p.m. in Council Chambers to discuss the city's parking system and the upcoming renovation of the Dover Public Library.

The first presentation of the evening will provide an update on Dover's parking system. Charles Reynolds, Chair of the Parking Commission, Bill Simons, Parking Manager, and Christopher Parker, Deputy City Manager, will cover the evolution of Dover's parking management, current parking inventory, and future plans for the system. The presentation will also provide a comprehensive overview of the city's parking strategies and potential upcoming changes.

Following the parking update, Dover Public Library Director Denise LaFrance will provide an update on the library's upcoming renovation project. The renovation, slated to begin in 2025, will be the first major update to the building since 1988. LaFrance is expected to discuss the need for modernization, plans to improve accessibility and potential changes to the library's layout and services.

The renovation project was recently featured on an episode of the Dover Download podcast, where LaFrance discussed the planned changes and the temporary relocation of library services during the construction period. The episode can be accessed here or on most podcast platforms.

The workshop agenda and related materials can be viewed here.