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HomeMy WebLinkAbout2011-01-20 DTPC MINStillwater Downtown Parking Commission Meeting Minutes January 20, 2011 Commissioners present: Aimee Peletier, chair /business; Jeff Johnson, vice - chair /resident; David Korte, secretary /resident; Sherri Hopfe Franke, business Commissioners absent: Dave Junker, resident City staff present: Doug Menikheim, councilman; Bill Turnblad, community development director; Dennis Pasket, parking enforcement officer; Sharon Harrison, Finance Director City staff absent: John Gannaway, police chief Guest: Tom McGlynn, Roger Tomten, Gerry Brine, Allen Okerman Submitted by: David Korte agenda discussion action call to order Aimee called the meeting to order at 8:37 a.m. approval of agenda David requested the agenda be amended to add a discussion about signage for the parking ramp. The agenda was then approved with the addition of item 8.03 Ramp Sign. annual election of officers Bill presented background information that Parking Commission bylaws state a Chairperson and Vice Chair are to be elected the first meeting of the calendar year. When Chair nominations were called for, a motion was made to nominate Aimee. The motion was seconded and passed in a unanimous hand vote. When Vice Chair nominations were called for, a motion was made to nominate Jeff. The motion was seconded and passed in a unanimous hand vote. approval of December 9, A motion was made and seconded to approve the December 9, 2010 meeting minutes. David will forward the approved minutes 2010 minutes The motion passed in a unanimous voice vote. to Stillwater's city clerk. Brine's Bocce Ball Bill and Gerry Brine presented background information and discussion points for the Bill will forward this approval for Tournament request to use 17 parking spaces for this event being held on February 20, 2011. A implementation. motion was made and seconded to approve the use of the requested parking spaces at a cost of $51.00 per the Parking Commissions fee schedule. The motion passed in a unanimous voice vote. Tom McGlynn shuttle Bill and Tom presented background information. The City Council, at the January 4` Bill will forward the commission service and tour bus meeting, asked city staff to help determine the number of spaces need for the tour recommendation to the City Council. trolley. City staff met on -site with Tom and abutting business owners, resulting in a revision to the proposal reviewed at the council meeting. Tom is now requesting to reserve 27 feet of parking space on Water Street, north of Myrtle Street, directly behind the gas station. City staff presented several alternatives for the Commission to agenda discussion I action consider. After discussion a motion was made and seconded to approve the relocated reserved parking spots behind the gas station and to recommend a charge of $645 in recognition of Tom's willingness for concessions. The motion passed in a unanimous voice vote. River Town Commons Bill presented background information on the request. Two of the spaces currently Bill will forward the approval for request to rearrange ramp reserved are for sub- compact cars and these spaces have been difficult for residents of implementation by City Staff. spaces River Town Commons as many are elderly or have physical handicaps. City staff recommend moving all eight spaces to the east wall of level 2. A motion was made and seconded to approve the request as presented. The motion passed in a unanimous voice vote. parking ramp seasonal Bill presented background information on the City Council's action to approve the Bill will forward the recommendation to residential passes trial sale of residential ramp passes. The Council requested the Parking Commission the City Council. recommend a fee for the seasonal residential pass. With the per parking space costs of $25 for operations cost plus $37 construction costs it was suggested a charge of $62. However, city staff recommended a discounted fee of $40 per month since the parking spaces would likely be vacant throughout the winter months. The Commission discussed the fee considerations presented by staff and heard a request from Mr. Allen Okerman to make the fee as low as possible as many using the ramp for this purpose would be Senior Citizens on fixed incomes. A motion was made and seconded to recommend the fee be $25 per month. The motion passed in a unanimous voice vote. 2010 financial report Sharron Harrison presented two detailed financial reports and answered questions. Quarterly Sharron will present the One report was on the parking ramp and the other on the general parking fund, financial reports to the commission. Enterprise Fund. request for two extra pay Sharon and Dennis presented a request for the purchase of two extra vaults for the Dennis will purchase two more vaults machine vaults parking lot pay machines. A motion was made and seconded to purchase two extra for the pay machines. vaults. The motion passed in a unanimous voice vote. application for parking Bill presented an application for the Parking Commission from Jerry Helmberger. Aimee and Doug will set up an interview commission with Jerry. 2011 downtown parking Dennis gave everyone a copy of the 2010 Downtown Stillwater Public Parking Guide. Members will look over map and bring map He asked all members to review it and make suggestions for revisions at the next suggestions for updating it to the next meeting so he can get the 2011 Parking Guide printed. meeting. update on City Council Bill did not have any update to report. business ramp sign David stated he had received comments from locals and visitors that it would be City staff will make recommendations helpful to have signage showing where ramp parking is located. Commission on adding ramp parking signage to members thought it would be a good idea to take a look at what might be possible to existing signs and bring it to a future show drivers which parking arrows point to ramp parking. meeting. next meeting The next meeting will be Thursday, February 17, 2011 at 8:30 at City Hall. Bill will send out an agenda and agenda discussion I action supporting documentation before the meeting. adjourn A motion was made and seconded to adjourn the meeting. The motion passed in a unanimous voice vote and the meeting ended at 10:03 a.m.