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DOWNTOWN PARKING COMMISSION MEETING MINUTES
July 18, 2024
Chairman Glynn called the meeting to order at 8:28 a.m.
Present: Chairman Glynn, Commissioners Bates, Havir, Lentz, Lepage, Rheinberger,
Councilmember Junker
Absent: Commissioner Kaufer
Staff: Community Development Director Gladhill, Administrative Assistant Ross
APPROVAL OF MINUTES
Possible approval of June 20, 2024 meeting minutes
Commissioners added the names of motion-makers not given audibly during the meeting.
Motion by Commissioner Rheinberger, seconded by Commissioner Bates, to approve the June 20, 2024
meeting minutes as amended. All in favor.
OPEN FORUM
There were no public comments.
CONSENT AGENDA
There were no items on the Consent Agenda.
UNFINISHED BUSINESS
Downtown Parking Commission Work Plan
Community Development Director Gladhill presented the Mission/Purpose Statement, Vision
Statement and Strategies that the Commission refined on June 20, 2024.
Commissioners concurred with the draft statements, with the addition to the Vision Statement “live,
work and visit” to acknowledge that employees are an important stakeholder.
Chairman Glynn asked when the DTPC will analyze implementation of the pay parking system and
whether adjustments are needed to hourly fees or area covered. Mr. Gladhill replied that can be added
as an action item in Quarter 4.
Councilmember Junker said he hoped there would be more weekend enforcement. Mr. Gladhill
replied that with the permit module, enforcement can increase. He will speak with Police Chief
Mueller.
Motion by Commissioner Rheinberger, seconded by Commissioner Havir, to recommend that the City
Council adopt the 2024-2025 Downtown Parking Commission Work Plan. All in favor.
NEW BUSINESS
2025 Parking Budget Goals and Targets
Downtown Parking Commission Meeting July 18, 2024
Mr. Gladhill provided the Budget Goals and Targets recommended by staff: 1) expand enforcement on
evenings and weekends; 2) increase annual capital maintenance and repairs for parking ramp; 3)
improve daily administration and management; and 4) feasibility study for parking ramp #2.
Commissioner Lepage suggested that the feasibility study for a second parking ramp include an
alternative parking solution if a second ramp is not feasible.
Motion by Commissioner Rheinberger, seconded by Commissioner Lentz, to recommend that the DTPC
adopt the above as the four Budget Goals and Targets for 2025. All in favor.
FYI/STAFF UPDATES
Lumberjack Days (LID) Update
Mr. Gladhill informed the Commission that the river is receding but the grass is in poor condition, so
most events planned for Lowell Park are being pushed to the parking lots. Therefore all parking east
of Main Street will be unavailable during LJD. In addition the parking ramp is undergoing needed
repairs and will have only one access point (Second Street entrance) and about 40% of stalls will be
open. Parking during LJD will be a challenge and patience will be needed. Public Safety will work with
traffic flow and additional staff will be required as well as signage indicating whether the ramp is full.
Financial Updates
Mr. Gladhill gave the year-to-date financials. Permit issuance continues to increase.
Enforcement Update
Mr. Gladhill shared that more enforcement is occurring, which appears to be improving compliance.
Master Sign Plan Update
Mr. Gladhill reported that staff is awaiting Right-Of-Way permit approvals and will be working on a
Master Sign Plan over the next 1-2 months.
Graffiti Cleanup Update
Councilmember Junker reported that the cleanup organized by Patrol Sergeant Josh Gow and Officer
Brandon Crosbie went very well. It will occur once or twice every year.
Boards and Commissions Picnic. August 14. 2024 at 5 p.m.
Mr. Gladhill reminded the Commissioners of the annual picnic at Pioneer Park.
COMMISSIONER REQUESTS
There were no Commissioner requests.
ADJOURNMENT:
Motion by Commissioner Rheinberger, seconded by Commissio a e, to adjourn. The meeting was
adjourned at 9:25 a.m.
ATTEST:
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Ben Gutknecht, Interim Community Development Director
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