Towing ordinance

Attorney representing Fountain Square Towing called the fee cap 'price controls' and 'socialism,' revealed the company has sued the city, and warned of further legal challenges if the ordinance passes.

WKU student described her friend's car being booted three minutes after parking near Cookout, a $110 demand, armed towing personnel, and feeling intimidated in a dark lot.

Parent described his teenage son being booted at night near Cookout and being confronted by a man in tactical gear with a holstered firearm who drew a taser pointed at his chest.

Described a booting incident where the tow driver blocked the entrance sign, threatened her car despite her offer to pay, and gave no receipt — multiple violations of the existing ordinance.

Downtown business owner with a special-needs daughter described aggressive towing next to her shop and said the practice makes downtown unwelcoming, while acknowledging both sides.

WKU student said he'd been charged $110 four times in his own apartment lot, described tow operators as intimidating and rude, and criticized company employees filling the room.

Recent retiree from WKU described being charged $210 for a tow after a downtown event and argued fees should be 'reasonable,' not whatever the market will bear.

College student showed a friend's clearly visible parking pass that was still towed twice, said employees claimed passes must be windshield-mounted contrary to the contract, and complained about inflated fees.

Owner of Two Brothers Towing said his company follows the rules without complaints, argued the fee cap won't fix anything, and warned $75 fees would drive companies — including his own — out of private-property towing.

Wife of Terry Elliott; admitted they parked in error but called the $210 fee excessive — more than their January utility bill — and supported the proposed cap.

Property owner proposed a permit system under which private lots would have to obtain a city permit and meet regulated signage and access-control standards.

Manager of The Registry near WKU defended Two Brothers' contract, said her property's signage and passes work, and argued the fee cap would cost her owners ~$33,000/year — but agreed signage should be illuminated.

Said his car was towed from a visitor spot at his son's apartment despite having paid for a $6 sticker he'd misplaced, and questioned why towing companies can't verify stickers with the police department.