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DOWNTOWN PARKING COMMISSION MEETING
April 21, 2022
The meeting was called to order at 8:34 a.m.
Present: Chair McAllister, Commissioners Bates (remotely), Lepage, Rheinberger, Council
Liaison Junker
Absent: Commissioner Glynn
Staff present: Community Development Director Gladhill
APPROVAL OF MINUTES
Possible approval f March 17. 2022 meetina minutes
Motion by Commissioner Rheinberger, seconded by Commissioner Lepage, to approve the minutes of the
March 17, 2022 meeting. All in favor.
OPEN FORUM
There were no public comments.
UNFINISHED BUSINESS
There was no unfinished business.
NEW BUSINESS
Cruisio.' the Croix Car Show Ev n -Pe-rillit appligtiQL1
Community Development Director Gladhill reviewed the application. The proposed vintage and hot
rod car show would be held from 3-8 p.m. every other Wednesday evening from June 15, 2022 to
September 21, 2022 (eight dates). The event has requested the use of parking lots 8b, 9 and 11 for a
total of 150 parking spaces. Based on the current fee schedule, the cost to use 150 parking spaces at
$1.50/space would be $225 per event date ($1,800 total for 8 dates). Last year, the DTPC
recommended approval of the use of lots 9, 11 and the back of Lot 8B, with the condition that Lot 8B
would be left open for employee parking until 3 p.m. and requiring the event coordinator to post
signage there early in the morning on the day of the event. The event organizer will be charged for
any City services, materials rendered and parking spaces used according to the current fee schedule
at the time of the event.
Councilmember Junker asked for the applicant's thoughts on keeping Lot 8b open to the public until 3
p.m. last year. He said that employees who usually park in Lot 8b really appreciated this.
Parker Shook, applicant, said keeping Lot 8b open until 3 p.m. was not a problem last year. Perhaps
the lot could be closed an hour earlier because some car show patrons come mid -day.
Mr. Gladhill added that staff will continue trying to communicate better with parking permit holders
and businesses.
Motion by Commissioner Rheinberger, seconded by Chair McAllister, to recommend that the City Council
approve the Cruisin' on the Croix event application for 2022 and the use of parking lots 8b, 9 and 11. All
in favor.
Downtown Parking Commission Meeting
April 21, 2022
Brid ,,c the yval le Bike Rally Event Permit a lice ion.
Mr. Gladhill reviewed the application, by Stillwater Sunrise Rotary Club, for the second annual event
to take place on Sunday, August 14, 2022. This event includes multiple bike routes, all starting and
finishing at the end of the Lift Bridge in Stillwater. All rides have St. Croix river crossings and routes in
Minnesota and Wisconsin. After the ride, all participants will be able to park their bikes in a secure
"corral" and enjoy after ride treats, food, drink, and live entertainment in North Lowell park. The
event has requested the use of parking lots 4 and 5, a total of 36 parking spaces. Based on the current
fee schedule, the cost to use 36 parking spaces during peak season on a weekend day (at $3.00/space)
would be $108 total. The event organizer will be charged for any City services, materials and parking
spaces used according to the current fee schedule at the time of the event.
Chair McAllister asked if there are any conflicting downtown events on August 14.
Mr. Gladhill said there are no conflicts. The Chestnut Plaza project may begin in July but should not
cause a conflict.
Councilmember Junker noted the fee would increase from $108 to $400 if the proposed revised fee
schedule is adopted before the event, and the Cruisin' the Croix fee would be $600 versus $235 for the
three lots. He would like to make sure that is discussed with the applicants for these events.
Motion by Chair McAllister, seconded by Commissioner Lepage, to recommend that the City Council
approve the Bridge the Valley Bike Rally Event Permit and reservation of lots 4 and 5 for August 14, 2022.
All in favor.
DISCUSSION
Election of Officers
Mr. Gladhill will check with the City Clerk on the timing of election of officers.
FYI/STAFF UPDATES
There were no staff updates.
COMMISSION REQUESTS
There were no Commission requests.
ADJOURNMENT
Chair McAllister adjourned the meeting at 8:54 a.m.
Beth Wolf, City Clerk''
ATTEST:
Tim Gladhill, Community Development Director
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