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HomeMy WebLinkAbout2012-01-26 DTPC MIN Stillwater Downtown Parking Commission Meeting Minutes January 26, 2012 Commissioners present: Aimee Peletier, chair/business; Jeff Johnson, vice-chair/resident David Korte, secretary/resident; Sherri Hopfe Fra Dave Junker, resident; Gerald Helmberger, resident; Daren Anderson, resident City staff present: John Gannaway, police chief; Doug Menikheim, councilmember; Denn Bill Turnblad, community development director Submitted by: David Korte agenda discussion action call to order Aimee called the meeting to order at 8:40 a.m. election of 2012 officers According to the Parking Commission bylaws a Chairperson and a V are to be elected annually by a majority of Commissioners present at the first meeting of the calendar year. Aimee requested nominations for the position of secretary and Da nominated. With no further nominations made for that position a for David to be secretary. The motion passed in a unanimous voice vote. Aimee requested nominations for the position of Vice Chairperson was nominated. With no further nominations made for that positio made for Jeff to be Vice Chairperson. The motion passed in a un voice vote. Aimee requested nominations for the position of Chairperson and With no further nominations made for that position a motion was be Chairperson. The motion passed in a unanimous voice vote. approval of November A motion was made and seconded to approve the December 15, 2011 David will forward the approved minutes minutes minutes. The motion passed in a unanimous voice vote. to the Stillwater city clerkÈs office. approval of agenda Doug requested that a discussion of the transient docking of boats be added to agenda and Aimee had information on a horse drawn carriage ride be added. But after discussion it was decided that the Park Com address the docking issue and the city council should address the horse drawn carriage. A motion was made and seconded to approve the agenda a motion passed in a unanimous voice vote. agenda discussion action credit card sales in parking Bill informed the commission that when the pay equipment was installed in the Bill will include this item on the ramp parking ramp it followed the Cardholder Information Security ProFebruary agenda. was the industry standard at the time. Since then a new ÅPaymen Security StandardÆ (PCI-DSS) has replaced the CISP Standard. The equipment in the ramp does not meet the new requirements and if not upgraded to t requirements the ramp would have to stop using credit cards on M the December 2011 meeting the Parking Commission decided to keepcards as a payment option, since the ramps customers use them so frequent upgrade the credit card equipment is about $17,000. City staff for the equipment vendor to present information on an alternativ configerartion that may make upgrading less expensive. This informat hopefully be available for the February Parking Commission meeti Commissioners approved BillÈs recommendation that this agenda it next monthÈs meeting. 2012 Parking Guide Dennis requested input on possible changes in the Downtown StillDennis, will implement the suggested Parking Guide before having the 2012 brochure printed. It was schanges, get an updated list of ÅEventsÆ ÅTrolleyÆ stops and ÅMinnesota ZephyrÆ be removed from the map and that the from the Chamber for the brochure and bathrooms in Lot #6 be added. There was also discussion about tthen have the 2012 Downtown Stillwater brochures needed and whether or not to mail them with the cityÈs Public Parking Guide printed. Dennis said he would implement the suggestions and get an updated list of ÅEventsÆ from the Chamber for the brochure. parking system revenue & Bill presented this agenda item with background, discussion poinBill will provide financial reports on rate structure recommendations. The Parking commission is presently re-examining the rate downtown parking revenue and costs for structure for the entire downtown parking system. Critical information for the the February meeting. analysis would include historical and projected revenue and expe complexity of the system, city staff thinks it advisable to esta work through issues and options. During discussion some Commission members thought that re-examining the rate structure for the entire downtown parking system could best be d Commission and did not believe forming a committee to work throu options would be the best approach. Commission members requested financial reports be presented and the Commission then take a look at how -examine the rate structure for the entire downtown parking system. Bill item to the next meeting at which time he will provide the needed financial reports. agenda discussion action special event-CruisinÈ on Bill presented the CruisinÈ On The Croix application for a 2012 Bill will forward the CommissionÈs The Croix The event organizers want to reserve Municipal Lots 4, 5 and the northern precommendation to the city council. 7 for ten Wednesday evenings between June 6 and August 29. Afte the commission agreed the 2012 Fee Schedule should apply. When the 2012 Fee Schedule to the parking spaces requested, the number requested and t dates requested the total came to $2,325. A motion was made and the 2012 Fee Schedule to the CruisinÈ On The CroixÈs request for The motion passed in a unanimous voice vote. update on city council Bill updated the commission on recent city council actions perta decisions Commission recommendations: The council approved the 2012 Parking Fee proposed rates with no changes. The council did not approve the commissionÈs recommendation that all expense on Lot #9 (which will be used as a trailhead for the Browns Cree of the cityÈs General Fund and not the Parking Enterprise Fund. The council suggested using revenue from permit parking on Main Street for L general discussion Several commission members raised concern about the dumpster locJohn will follow up to see to there are lane at 108 North Main, in front of the former Savories restaurant. proper permits for the dumpster and check for safety concerns. next meeting David will send out a draft of the The next meeting will be Thursday, February 16, 2011 at 8:30 a.m., Conference minutes before the next meeting. Room 213, City Hall. Bill will send out an agenda and supporting documents before the meeting. adjourn A motion was made and seconded to adjourn the meeting at 9:53 a. passed in a unanimous voice vote.