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DOWNTOWN PARKING COMMISSION
March 21, 2024
REGULAR MEETING 8:30 A.M.
I. CALL TO ORDER
II. ROLL CALL
III. APPROVAL OF MINUTES
1. Possible approval of the November 16, 2023 meeting minutes
IV. OPEN FORUM - The Open Forum is a portion of the Commission meeting to address subjects
which are not a part of the meeting agenda. The Chairperson may reply at the time of the
statement or may give direction to staff regarding investigation of the concerns expressed. Out
of respect for others in attendance, please limit your comments to 5 minutes or less.
V. CONSENT AGENDA — These items are considered routine and will be enacted by one motion
with no discussion. Anyone may request an item to be removed from the consent agenda and
considered separately.
VI. UNFINISHED BUSINESS
VII. NEW BUSINESS
2. Update on Planned Lot 8 Reconstruction and River Market Co-op Parking Lease
VIII. FYI — STAFF UPDATES
3. Update and Discussion on Downtown Parking Changes Implementation — NO PACKET
MATERIALS
a. Update on New Parking Permit Software
b. Update on Additional Credit Card Terminals
c. Update on South Main Street Loading Zone Pilot Study
4. Commission Work Plan
IX. ADJOURNMENT
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DOWNTOWN PARKING COMMISSION MEETING
November 16, 2023
Chairman Glynn called the meeting to order at 8:30 a.m.
Present: Chairman Glynn, Commissioners Bates, Kaufer, Lentz, Lepage, Rheinberger,
Councilmember Junker
Absent: None
Staff present: Community Development Director Gladhill
APPROVAL OF MINUTES
Possible approval of October 19. 2023 meeting minutes
Motion by Commissioner Rheinberger, seconded by Commissioner Lepage, to approve the October 19,
2023 meeting minutes. All in favor.
OPEN FORUM
There were no public comments.
CONSENT AGENDA
There were no items on the Consent Agenda.
UNFINISHED BUSINESS
There was no unfinished business.
NEW BUSINESS
Requests for Loading Zone (Peter Hovland and Loft at Studio 1) and Valet Zone (Loft at Studio J) on 200
Block of Main Street South
Mr. Gladhill stated that the City has received two requests involving the 200 block of Main Street:
1) Peter Hovland, Hovland Music Conservancy, has asked to relocate an existing 15 minute Loading
Zone currently located in front of 224 Main St S to the corner of Main Street and Chestnut Street in
front of 202 Main St S. Staff supports this request because it is a one -for -one trade. Loading Zones are
now 30 minutes on Main St.
2) Judd Sather, The Loft at Studio J, has requested to convert two new parking stalls to Loading
Zone/Valet Zone reserved for The Loft at Studio J, citing a concern with public safety due to vendors
double parking on Main Street. Staff notes that the space in front of 214 Main St S was not a loading
zone, valet zone, nor parking stall prior to 2023. Staff is concerned about the ripple effect of
establishing valet zones, which currently are only offered to hotels and lodging due to their unique
overnight parking needs. Currently there is no policy on valet parking requests. Additionally, any
change on Main Street (a State highway) requires approval by the Minnesota Department of
Transportation (MnDOT). Mr. Gladhill said additional background information was received from Mr.
Sather today.
Downtown Parking Commission Meeting November 16, 2023
Mr. Sather clarified that his business doesn't need a valet spot, only a Loading Zone for elderly and
handicapped people who are being dropped off or picked up at the event center and for caterers and
DJs to load and unload equipment and supplies.
Councilmember Junker stated he would support moving the existing Loading Zone parking space to
the corner. He is concerned that every business will want 15 minute parking or a loading zone in front
of their business.
Chairman Glynn acknowledged a loading zone would serve the business whether DJs with equipment,
caterers with food, or the public who attend the events who may be handicapped or need help. The
City has pushed a lot of business services to the alleys such as Water St and Union Alley. He would
rather see businesses working with businesses on creative solutions rather than having the City
address individual requests.
Mr. Gladhill asked Mr. Sather if he would need one or two stalls, and Mr. Sather answered that vans,
limos and trolleys won't fit in one stall, so it would require two. His request is for two spaces plus the
Loading Zone remaining where it is.
Chairman Glynn said the Commission should work on a policy vs individual requests. For example, the
policy could be that on any block there should be a 15 minute loading zone. The Commission also
should look at where handicapped -accessible parking spaces are located.
Mr. Gladhill suggested whatever the Commission decides on the current requests, calling it a pilot
project which can be adjusted not just for Studio J but for all businesses on the block.
Mr. Sather commented that three parking spots are needed for a loading zone, for larger vehicles or
the trolley. He prefers the term "Loading" rather than the 30 minute restriction, because vehicles
parked for 30 minutes could block people who need to unload.
Mr. Gladhill voiced concern about designating three stalls for loading/unloading only. He would
strongly prefer limiting it to two stalls and signing it as 15 minute parking. Bigger vehicles requiring
more space would need to be load and unload on the side street. The City can be dynamic, for instance
allowing a business to reserve the stalls for a specific event or time period and putting out a sandwich
board sign or movable 12"x18" sign.
Councilmember Junker, Commissioner Lentz and Chairman Glynn all agreed that "15 minute parking"
will not work for signage - people will park there for a half hour or an hour. The signs should say
"Loading/Unloading."
Mr. Sather said for elderly and handicapped people, he would prefer the loading/unloading spaces
would be in front of his business in mid -block rather than on the north end of the block.
Mr. Gladhill countered that the loading/unloading spaces should be at one of the corners, not in the
middle of the block. The City spent a lot of time creating those spaces. Operationally, at the north end
it would be easier for vehicles to pull straight in and back out. Somehow the signage needs to be clear
that loading/unloading means for catering deliveries as well as people with mobility issues.
Councilmember Junker commented that enforcement will be very important.
Motion by Commissioner Rheinberger, seconded by Commissioner Bates, to recommend that the City
Council approve a pilot project to designate the two northernmost stalls in the 200 block of Main St S on
the west side to Loading/Unloading Zone, and move the 15-minute parking stall to the third stall from the
north end, with enhanced enforcement. All in favor.
FYI/STAFF UPDATES
Update and Discussion on Downtown Parking Changes Implementation
No updates.
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Downtown Parking Commission Meeting
COMMISSION REQUESTS
ADJOURNMENT
November 16, 2023
Motion by Commissioner Rheinberger, seconded by Commissioner Bates, to adjourn the meeting. All in
favor. The meeting was adjourned at 9:46 a.m.
Brad Glynn, Chair
ATTEST:
Tim Gladhill, Community Development Director
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THE BIRTHPLACE OF MINNES O T A
DATE: March 21, 2024
TO: Honorable Chair and Downtown Parking Commissioners
FROM: Tim Gladhill, Community Development Director
SUBJECT: Reconstruction of Parking Lot #8
Lease Amendment Request for Lot #8a — River Market Co-op
DISCUSSION
River Market Co-op is requesting an amendment to the lease for Parking Lot #8a. The
existing lease dated December 7th, 1999 and attached hereto provided an initial twenty
(20) year term with three (3) additional ten (10) year extensions (unless terminated by
River Market) at a rate of $1/year. This discounted rate was likely provided as an
economic development tool to attract a grocer to Downtown, whereby previous grocers
had previously vacated Downtown space. The Lease also outlines the process for
allocating costs of reconstruction of Lot #8. The City is planning to reconstruction Parking
Lot #8 in 2024, including authorizing a contract at the April 211, 2024 City Council Meeting.
In discussing the cost allocation, River Market instead offered amendments to reduce the
number of stalls reserved along with paying applicable parking fees (in lieu of the $1/year
current rate). The terms of the proposed lease are generally as follows. Staff is
anticipating on bringing a full lease amendment to the City Council on April 2nd to
correspond with the contract approval for reconstruction of the lot.
• 25 Stalls (with required Accessible Stall) adjacent to (but not on) Water Street
• Rate = $20/stall/month (consistent with Parking Permit Rate) = $6,000/year total ($20
25 stalls * 12 months)
• Snow Removal = $1,000/year (PW Estimate)
• Initial Term = 1 Year
• Extensions = two (2) 5 year extensions
• Termination Clause = 9 months (either party)
• Amend Co-op's Address
The Commission is asked to provide recommendations to the City Council on the above
proposed terms.
Related, but not addressed in the lease is River Market's allowance for other adjacent
businesses to utilize this space as free parking. The City is aware of multiple businesses
that have arrangements through River Market to utilize Lot #8a for free. With this change,
this may not be the case (especially with a reduction in the number of stalls). The City
should expect some objection from these users; however, the contract relationship is
between the City and River Market. The City does not have leases (or subleases) with
any other party for Lot #8a.
RECOMMENDATION
Staff recommends approval of the above proposed terms.
ACTION REQUESTED
Motion to recommend that the City Council approve the terms of the propose lease
amendment with River Market Co-op for Parking Lot #8a.
PARKING LEASE AGREEMENT
THIS AGREEMENT is made this rt �1 day of . 1999, by and bemeen the
CITY OF STILLWATER. a Minnesota corporation under the laws of Minnesota ("City"), and
VALLEY CO-OP, INC., a Minnesota corporation (`AValley Co-op").
RECITALS
A. City is the owner of land located in the City of Stillwater. County of Washington,
State -of Minnesota, legally described as set forth on Exhibit "A" attached hereto (the "Property").
B. Valley Co-op desires to lease from City, and City desires to lease to Valley Co-op,
a surface parking lot on that part of the Property described in Exhibit "B" attached hereto (the
"Parking Area") and to create the necessary leasehold rights for joint use of the Parking Area by
Valley Co-op and the City.
NOW, THEREFORE, in consideration of the mutual covenants contained herein, it is herebv
agreed that:
1. Exclusive City Possession of Parking Area. City shall have exclusive use of the
Parking Area between the hours of 10:00 p.m. and 8:00 a.m. on each day, and on each day, if any,
that the grocery store operated by Valley Co-op on the site they are leasing from the Mainstream
Development Partnership, directly across Water Street from the Parking Area (the "Grocery Store"),
is closed (collectively, "Public Use Period").
?. Exclusive Lease of Parking Area. City hereby leases to Valley Co-op, and Valley
Co-op hereby leases from City, exclusive use of the Parking Area between the hours of 8:00 a.m.
and 10:00 p.m. Monday through Sunday, except for any days in which the Grocery Store elects not
to conduct business (collectively, "Valley Co-op Use Period").
Rent. Valley Co-op shall pay to City rent in the sum of S 1.00 per year.
4. Use. Valley Co-op is permitted to use the Parking Area at all times during the Valley
Co-op Use Period for Grocery Store parking purposes, for customers only and not for employees of
Valley Co-op; provided, however, if reasonably convenient and sufficient employee permit parking
spaces are not available to employees in the neighborhood ofthe Parking Area, such employees may
also use the Parking Area. Any use of the Parking Area for retail or tent sales is prohibited unless
prior written permission is obtained by Valley Co-op from City.
�. Construction. City shall, at its sole expense and before the Grocery Store opens for
business, design and construct a surface parking lot ("Parking, Lot") on the Parking Area in the
Following manner:
(a) The Parking Lot shall have bituminous surface.
(b) The portion of the Parking Lot subject to this lease will consist of no less
than fifty (50) grocery store sized parking spaces, and one additional space
for use as a non -motorized park area in which Valley Co-op will install bike
racks at their own expense.
(c) There will be reasonably adequate vehicular access to and from the Parking
Lot to Water Street.
(d) The City will stripe the Parking Area to identify the Parking Area and stripe.
sign and mark pedestrian crossing areas on Water Street for use by Grocery
Store customers.
(e) The City will landscape the Parking Area.
(f) The City will install appropriate lighting in the Parking Area.
(g) The design and specifications for all construction and improvements will be
comparable to the standards for the North Main Street parking lot that was
built during the Downtown Revitalization project, completed in 1992.
6. Use Control. Valley Co-op will be responsible for managing and controlling use of
the Parking Area during the Valley Co-op Use Period and during such period the City will not be
responsible for policing the area. Any needed cart corrals or bike racks must be provided by Valley
Co-op, and all grocery carts must be stored within the Grocery Store during hours in which the
Grocery Store is not open for business. Valley Co-op shall have the right to install directional
signage or signage restricting parking to customers of the Grocery Store during the Valley Co-op
Use Period, to tow vehicles that are violating Valley Co-op's rights hereunder and to install
temporary barricades as needed to restrict access to the Parking Area from the remainder of the
Property.
Maintenance and Operating Expenses.
(a) Snow Removal. Valley Co-op will contract for snow plowing of the entire
parking lot in which the Parking Area is located at its own expense. City,
however, will be responsible for snow removal and hauling for the entire
parking lot, including the Parking Area, according to the schedule developed
by City for the removal and disposal in other City parking lots in downtown
Stillwater.
(b) Trash Pickup. Valley Co-op, at its expense, will provide a trash receptacle
for use in the Parking Area. However, City, at its expense, will provide for
removal and disposal of the trash in a timely manner on the schedule
developed by City for trash removal from other parking lots in downtown
Stillwater.
(c) Sweet7ing. City shall, at its expense, periodically sweep the surface of the
Parking Area on the schedule developed by City for the sweeping of other
parking lots in downtown Stillwater.
(d) Seal Coating. City, at its expense, will be responsible for seal coating the
Parking Area on a schedule developed by City for the seal coating of other
parking lots in downtown Stillwater and City will periodically install
bituminous overlayments of the Parking Area when reasonably necessary.
Any re -striping needed after the seal or overlayment will be the responsibility
of City.
(e) Reconstruction. It is anticipated that the Parking Area may need to be
reconstructed and rebuilt every 20 to 30 years. In the event the Parking Area
is reconstructed or rebuilt during the term of this Agreement, and City
spreads all or part of the costs of reconstruction as an assessment against
benefitting property, Valley Co-op will, to the extent required pursuant to its
lease of the Grocery Store, contribute to the payment of an assessment
against the property in which the Grocery Store is situated, which assessment
shall be levied on the same basis and at the same rate as other property within
the assessment district. If, however, the owner of the Grocery Store space
leased by Valley Co-op will not consent to this assessment and the
assessment is not levied against the property in which the Grocery Store is
situated, Valley Co-op will, from time to time, pay to the City, as additional
rent, an amount equal to the amount that Valley Co-op would have
contributed, pursuant to the terms of its lease of the Grocery Store, to
payment of the annual installments of any such assessment when the same
would have been due if said assessment had been levied against the property
upon which the Grocery Store is situated in accordance with the foregoing
provisions of this Paragraph.
S. Insurance. Valley Co-op will purchase and maintain, throughout the term of the
Lease, commercial general liability insurance insuring Valley Co-op against liability for bodily
inj ury and property damage arising out of the operation, use or occupancy of the Parking Area in an
amount of at least S 1,000,000 per occurrence. Such policy shall name City as an additional insured.
A certificate evidencing the existence and amount of any such policy shall be delivered to City
before the date that Valley Co-op is first given the right of possession of the Premises, and thereafter
at least thirty (30) days prior to the expiration of such policy.
9. Reservation of Air RILhts. City reserves the right, during the term of this Agreement,
to construct a multi -level parking facility over the surface of the Parking Area, and for that purpose
reserves all air rights over the surface of the Parking Area; provided, however, any such construction
shall be conducted in a manner that, to the extent reasonably practicable, preserves Valley Co-op's
rights of vehicular access to, and use of, the Parking Area throughout the course of any such
construction.
10. Term. This Agreement and the rights and covenants contained herein shall have an
initial term of twenty (20) years ("Term") subject to extensions or termination in accordance with
the provisions hereof. Notwithstanding the foregoing, the Term shall automatically be extended for
three (3) additional ten (10) year periods unless, at least six (6) months prior to the commencement
of any such extension term, Valley Co-op delivers notice to City of Valley Co-op's election to waive
any such extension term (a "Waiver Notice'). In the event of the delivery by Valley Co-op of a
Waiver Notice, this Lease shall be deemed expired and of no further force and effect as of the last
day of the Term in which the Waiver Notice is delivered and, upon City's request, Valley Co-op Nvill
execute and deliver an instrument that is reasonable in form and that memorializes the occurrence
and effect of any such termination.
Further, notwithstanding any provisions of this Parking Lease to the contrary, this Parking
Lease will terminate thirty (30) days after the adjacent site is no longer used as a Grocery Store;
provided, however, this provision shall not be applicable with respect to any cessation of use caused
by remodeling, casualty damage or other events of force majeure and, provided further, this
provision shall not be construed to permit a termination of the Lease during any period in which a
mortgagee or assignee of Valley Co-op's rights hereunder has a right to cure pursuant to the
provisions of an agreement between City and any such mortgagee or assignee in the form
contemplated in Paragraph 18 hereof.
11. Additional Spaces. If Valley Co-op informs City that the Parking Area is inadequate
to service the Grocery Store, City agrees to meet and confer with Valley Co-op to consider providing
additional parking spaces to the Parking Area.
12, Default. In the event either party hereto fails to take any action or to pay any amount
payable by a party hereunder ("Event of Default"), then the nondefaulting party ("Nondefaulting
Party") may, but will have no obligation to, provide the defaulting party ("Defaulting Party") with
written notice specifying the Event of Default. If the Defaulting Party fails to cure the Event of
Default within thirty (30) days of receipt of the notice, or such further time as reasonably necessary
to complete a cure, then the Nondefaulting Party may, declare this Parking Lease terminated and of
no further force and effect.
13. Notices. All notices provided herein must be in writing and will be deemed delivered
when personally served, when sent prepaid by nationally recognized overnight courier, or when sent
by first class certified mail, return receipt requested, served or addressed as follows:
If to City: City of Stillwater
216 North Fourth Street
Stillwater, Minnesota 55082
Attn: Mr. Steve Russell
If to Valley Co-op: Red Cardinal Farm, Inc.
9694-7 5th Street North
Stillwater, Minnesota 55082
Attn: Mr. David Washburn
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or to such other addresses that either party designates by notice given pursuant to this Section 13
14. Successors and Assigns. This Agreement and the rights and covenants contained
herein are not assiLynable and may not be transferred or assigned to any other party, except to the
extent contemplated in Paragraph IS hereof and except that Valley Co-op shall have the right to
assign its right, title and interest hereunder to any successor operator of the Grocery Store.
15. Warranties of Title and Ouiet Possession. City covenants that City is seized of the
Parking Area in fee simple and has full right to make this Agreement subject to the terms hereof, and
Valley Co-op will, subject to its performance of its obligations hereunder, have quiet and peaceable
possession of the Parking Area during the term hereof as against the acts of all parties claiming title
to or a right to the possession of the Parking Area, and further warrants that the proposed use of the
Parking Area by Valley Co-op is permitted under all applicable zoning ordinances and land use
regulations.
16. Estoppel -Certificate. In addition to any other information which may reasonably be
requested, either party must without charge, at any time and from time to time hereafter, within ten
(10) days after written request, certify by written instrument executed and acknowledged to any
person, firm, or corporation specified in the request:
(a) Whether this Agreement has been supplemented or amended, and if so, the
substance and manner of such supplement or amendment.
(b) The validity and force and effect of this Agreement, in accordance with its
tenor as then constituted.
(c) The existence of any default thereunder.
(d) The existence of any offsets, counterclaims or defenses thereto on the part of
the other party.
(e) The commencement and expiration dates of the term of this Agreement.
Any certificate may be relied on by the party who requested it and any other person, firm or
corporation to whom it may be exhibited or delivered, and the contents of the certificate will be
binding on the party executing it.
17. Short -form Recordable Lease. The parties will at any time, at the request of either
one, promptly execute duplicate originals of an instrument, in recordable form, which will constitute
a short form of this Agreement, setting forth a description of the Parking Area, the term of this
Agreement, and option to renew, and any other portions hereof, excepting the rental provisions, as
either party may request.
18. Consent to Collateral Assignment to Mortgagee. It is acknowledged that Valley
Co-op may, from time to time, procure financing for all, or portions of, the inventory, fixtures or
equipment utilized in the operation of the Grocery Store and it is anticipated that anv such mortgagee
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may request a collateral assignment of Valley Co-op's rights hereunder as part of its security in
connection with such loan. To facilitate such financing, City shall, upon request and from time to
time, execute such documents as any such mortgagee may reasonably request to confirm City's
consent to anv such collateral assignment, to confirm that no amendments to this Agreement will
be binding on such mortgagees without their written consent, to confirm a requirement that Citv
provide notice to such mortgagee of any Event of Default by Valley Co-op hereunder and to provide
such mortgagee a period of time to cure any such default which, in such mortgagee's reasonable
discretion, is necessary to permit the mortgagee to acquire possession of, and re -open, the Grocery
Store, and to confirm the City's agreement to recognize such mortgagee as "Lessee" hereunder in
the event of such mortgagee's delivery of notice to that effect to City; provided, any such agreement
shall be in a commercially reasonable form.
19. Surrender. Subject to the terms of this Agreement, on the last day of the Term or any
renewal thereof, or on the sooner termination of this Agreement, or rights of possession under this
Agreement, Valley Co-op shall peaceably and quietly surrender the Parking Area, and shall remove
its trade fixtures and personal property ("Personal Property") from the Property. Personal Property
not so removed shall be deemed abandoned by and shall become the property of the owner of Citv.
20. Governing Law. This Agreement shall be governed by Minnesota law.
IN WITNESS WHEREOF, the parties have caused this Agreement to be executed on the day
and vear first above written.
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T H E B I R T H P L A C E O F M I N N E S O TA
DATE: March 21, 2024
TO: Honorable Chair and Downtown Parking Commissioners
FROM: Tim Gladhill, Community Development Director
SUBJECT: Downtown Parking Commission Work Plan
DISCUSSION
Over the past several years, the Downtown Parking Commission has prepared an
Annual Work Plan to guide its work. The past year was focused on the single topic of
updating pay zones and technology. In the coming months, the Commission will likely
focus on analysis of data and effectiveness since these major changes took effect.
Attached is a copy of the most recent version of the Work Plan for review.
ACTION REQUESTED
No action is requested. This report is for informational purposes only and discussion will
be scheduled for a future meeting.
2021-2024 Downtown Parking Commission Work Plan
January 2022 Update
City Strategic Goal: Develop Organizational Excellence
• Related and Relevant Strategies
o Maintain High Quality, Efficient Public Service Delivery Standards
o Implement Software Integration and Update City Facilities
Downtown Parking Strategy: Improve Enforcement and Technology (including Event Parking Strategy)
Project
Action
Timeframe
Additional Resources
Commission Comments
Number
Needed
Streamline Payment Systems and Consolidate
Q4 2021
40 Hours Staff Time
three (3) existing systems into a single system
Research License Plat Reader (LPR System) for
Q4 2021
10 Hours Staff Time
High Priority
enforcement
$40,000 Capital Cost
Update Event Policies for utilization of public
2022-2023
10 Hours Staff Time
Medium Priority
lots for events
City Strategic Goal: Develop Our Community
• Related and Relevant Strategies
o Promote Economic Development and Housing Affordability
o Become a Year Round Destination City with a Sustainable and Balanced Downtown
o Update City Infrastructure, Including Parks and Recreation Facilities
o Enhance City Policies and Ordinances
Downtown Parking Strategy: Ensure Parking Capacity Meets Downtown Needs (Combo of Pricing/Utilization Counts)
Project
Number
Action
Timeframe
Additional Resources
Needed
Commission Comments
Create a Utilization Count Program
Q4 2021
5 Hours Staff Time
Low to Medium Priority
Conduct Annual Utilization County
Ongoing
10 Hours Staff Time
Low to Medium Priority
Update Business Parking Permit policies and
2022
20-40 Hours Staff Time
Medium Priority
fees
Require more advance Event
Planning
Update Overall Downtown Parking Pricing
2022
20 Hours Staff Time
Only support raising Lot 2 Fee to
Strategy/Fees
$5
Staff Comment: City Council
discussion in Strategic Plan to
Evaluate revenue options broadly.
Review On -Street Parking Rules and
2022-2023
40 Hours Staff Time
High Priority - favor reducing hour
Restrictions
limits at least in certain zones to
encourage users to use perimeter
lots.
Update Zoning Code to ensure necessary
2024
10 Hours Staff Time
Low Priority
capacity expansion is achievable
Downtown Parking Strategy: Improve Customer Experience (Combination of Wayfinding/Signage and Customer Service)
Project
Action
Timeframe
Additional Resources
Commission Comments
Number
Needed
Create a Master Wayfinding Sign Plan
2022
20 Hours Staff Time or
Medium Priority
$5,000 Contracted
Services
Install Wayfinding Signage
2023
TBD — Based on findings
Medium Priority
of Master Wayfinding
Sign Plan
Develop Wayfinding Mobile App
2024
TBD
Medium Priority
Develop Marketing Campaign and
2023
TBD
Medium Priority
Communications Plan
Partner with Discover
Stillwater
Consider Valet Service (or circulator service)
2024
TBD
Medium Priority
Review Enforcement Approach and Customer
High Priority
Support
Additional 'Parking Lot List' of Additional Topics (2022 Commission Discussion/Watch List)
• Loading and Loading Dock Areas
• Annual Audit of Reserved Stalls and Approved Mitigations
• Overnight Parking
• Saint Croix Riverfront Parks Parking Plans