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Brines parking space request
John presented a request from Brine's Bar Restaurant to reserve some parking
spaces to conduct their "Brines Frozen Bocce Ball Tournament" on February 20,
2010. Considering the event would be held during the "off season" and pending the
development of the commission's policy on the private use of public spaces it was
thought they should be allowed to use the spaces with no charge. A motion was made
and seconded to allow them to use the requested spaces at no cost The motion
passed in a unanimous voice vote.
Bill will notify Brines of the
commission's recommendation.
Parking ramp entrance sign
Bill stated the city had received bids (around $4500) for the "projecting" parking ramp
sign, which is less than the $8,000 that had been estimated and approved at the
November 18, 2009 meeting.
The Heritage Preservation Commission (HPC) was not in favor of the 24- square -foot
sign favored by the parking commission. The HPC wanted a sign no bigger then 6-
square -feet. After more discussion, the parking commission still thought it was
important the sign be 24- square -feet as anything smaller would be out of proportion to
the size of the ramp and would be harder to see for those trying to find the ramp. A
motion was made and seconded to bring the parking commissions request for a 24-
square -foot sign to the city council. The motion passed in a unanimous voice vote.
Bill will bring the recommendation
for a 24- square -foot sign to the city
council.
Update on request for a 24/7
parking ramp reserved spot
Bill gave an update on the request from an apartment renter for a 24 -hour, 7 -day a
week parking ramp- reserved spot. The parking commission had recommended that
this not be approved and the city council affirmed that recommendation.
Parking ramp cleaning
contract
Bill presented information on the two bids received for cleaning the new ramps
restroom, lobby and stairways. Bids were received from A -1 Maintenance and St.
Croix Boat and Packet Company. The commission discussed two bids and
recommended St Croix Boat and Packet Company be awarded the bid.
Bill will present the
recommendation to accept the bid
from St Croix Boat and Packet
Company to the city council for
final approval.
Placement of two reserve
contract spaces.
Bill stated that due to a mistake by city staff and pressure from several people
requesting reserve parking spots, 2 of the 24 reserve parking spots were placed on a
different level of the ramp from the other 22. Bill suggested several solutions to the
Bill will contact the two people who
incorrectly received reserve spaces
and inform them of the
present: QCurt Newcomb, chair /resident; 1 Jeff Johnson, vice chair /resident; QJohn Gannaway, police chief; QDave Junker, resident CZiDavid Korte,
resident; l 1Dennis Pasket, parking enforcement officer; QBill Turnblad, community development director, OKevin LaCasse,business
submitted by. David Korte
Stillwater Downtown Parking Commission
Meeting Minutes
January 14, 2010
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commission. Discussion surrounded the absolute need for all the spaces to be together
in order to address concerns with enforcement and signage. The commission
recommends Bill inform the two persons that they will be allowed to stay in the oddly
placed spots until their passes expire. Then at that time their passes expire if they wish
to renew they will be moved into the area with the rest of the reserved spaces.
commission's decision.
Development of a policy for
the private use of public
parking spaces.
Bill presented a memorandum to the commissioners to assist with developing a policy
on private use of public parking spaces. Detailed discussion took place on each section
of the memorandum.
1. Should private use of public spaces be allowed?
2. If allowed, should a fee be charged?
3. If a fee is charged, should all individuals or groups be charged a fee? Or
should some non profit groups be granted an exception?
Bill will prepare a written summary
of this discussion, which the
commission will then use to
develop a policy at the February
meeting.
Commission meeting dates
It was decided these meetings will be held on the third Thursday of the month at 830
A.M.
Parking Commission chair
and vice chair
A motion was made and seconded to have Curt Newcomb serve as the commissions'
chair. Curt graciously accepted the nomination. The motion passed in a unanimous
voice vote.
A motion was made and seconded to have Jeff Johnson serve as the commissions' vice
chair. Jeff graciously accepted the nomination. The motion passed in a unanimous
voice vote.
Next meeting: change of date
The next meeting will be Tuesday February 16, 8:30 a.m. at City Hall. (The
meeting could not be held the 3 Thursday due to members' schedules.)
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