EDMONDS — The Edmonds City Council is set to consider halving the recently adopted “streateries” permit fee during a special meeting Monday.

Implemented during the early months of the pandemic, the program allowed restaurants to use street parking for outdoor service. It cost $140 for street use and permit renewal fees and was good for one year with three-month and six-month extensions possible.

But discussion about extending the program sparked debate that led to last week’s votes to extend the program through April and add a $4,000 permit fee.

That decision drew swift criticism for being too costly and too short.

Edmonds City Council President Susan Paine has proposed an amendment to the ordinances approved last week. They would reduce the fee to $2,000, extend the program through May, and allow the fee to be paid in monthly installments.

The online meeting is at 5 p.m. and can be watched at https://zoom.us/j/95798484261 or listened to by calling 253-215-8782 and entering webinar ID 957-9848-4261.