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HomeMy WebLinkAbout2013-11-21 DTPC MIN DOWNTOWN COMMISSION MEETING MINUTES November 21, 2013 REGULAR MEETING 8:30 A.M. Chair Pelletier called the meeting to order at 8:30 a.m. Present: Commissioners Pelletier, Hopfe Franke, Helmberger, Junker, Anderson and Council Representative Kozlowski, Absent: Commissioner Johnson Staff: Community Development Director Turnblad and Police Chief John Gannaway APPROVAL OF MINUTES Motion by Commissioner Junker, seconded by Commissioner Anderson, to approve the October 17, 2013 meeting minutes. All in favor, 5-0. CURRENT BUSINESS Valley Tours request for bus unloading zone Community Development Director Turnblad reported that he contacted Metro Transit to ask if the City could allow tour buses to use the existing Water Street bus stop during non-rush hour times. Adam Harrington, Assistant Director, Route & System Planning for Metro Transit, said he has no problem with the shared use in the near term, as long as there is no conflict of transit busses needing the space. Motion by Commissioner Helmberger, seconded by Commissioner Hopfe Franke, to sign the Metro Transit bus stop for 15 minute tour bus loading and unloading. All in favor, 5-0. SPECIAL EVENTS Cruisin’ on the Croix Community Development Director Turnblad informed the Commission that the Greater Stillwater Area Chamber of Commerce has made application for Cruisin’ on the Croix, a vintage and hot rod car show to be held from 4-9 p.m. on 13 Wednesday evenings from June 4 to August 27, 2014. They are proposing to use Lot 4 (next to Water St Inn), Lot 5 (new Downtown Parking Commission November 21, 2013 small lot east of Water St Inn parking lot and just north of Myrtle), Lot 7 (east of trail), and Lot 8A (paved lot abutting Desch Building). Lot 5 would be for vendors, the rest for participant cars. Staff recommends charging according to the mid-week fee schedule, $2,164.50 for the season based on 109 spaces. This may change because the total number will be calculated after the lots are striped. Scott Zahren, Cruisin’ on the Croix, explained the request. He expects 250 cars for the event. The organizers would like some forgiveness on costs because the event is good for the community and downtown. It is a free event. Commissioner Junker stated, as a downtown resident, the event is good for the community but 13 times is too many. Mr. Zahren noted that added activity is part of living in an urban environment. Participants have requested that the event be run through September but he is opposed to extending it. Chair Pelletier said she is opposed to lowering the fees. Motion by Commissioner Helmberger, seconded by Commissioner Anderson, to recommend to the Council that Cruisin’ on the Croix be approved for use of 175 parking spots at $1.50 per parking spot for 13 Wednesdays in 2014. Motion passed, 4-1, with Commissioners Junker voting nay. Grand Classic Community Development Director Turnblad reviewed a request from the Upper Midwest Region of the Classic Car Club of America (CCCA) to hold a car show in North Lowell Park on August 2, 2014. The CCCA would like to reserve the the lawn area of North Lowell Park for displaying the classic cars for three days. In the case that the Parks Commission and Council do not approve parking on the grass, parking in a lot should be considered by the Parking Commission as an alternative. Staff would recommend charging according to the fee schedule. Motion by Chairwoman Pelletier, seconded by Commissioner Helmberger, to follow the staff recommendation should the CCCA not be allowed to park on the grass, charging $351. All in favor, 5-0. OTHER BUSINESS Update on parking lot construction Community Development Director Turnblad stated that most of the downtown construction will be finished this year. The final lift layer, striping and landscaping will be done in the summer of 2014. In 2014 the City will not charge for the new lots, but the following year, everything east of Main Street will be a pay lot at the rate of $5 all day. Residents will be Page 2 of 3 Downtown Parking Commission November 21, 2013 able to obtain a sticker for their window to park anywhere for 3 hours without paying the meters. Community Development Director Turnblad updated the Commission on the proposal for a 37-room boutique hotel at Main and Nelson Streets. As part of the Developer’s Agreement and Special Use Permit, developers agreed to a valet system with a valet station on Nelson Street. Approximately 4,000 square feet of retail are also included in the design. Council decision on additional residential passes for parking ramp Community Development Director Turnblad informed the Commission that the Council followed its recommendation to sell some of the handicap spaces for additional resident parking. Parking ramp rates brochure Community Development Director Turnblad provided the Commission with a draft of the 2014 parking ramp rate brochure. ADJOURNMENT Motion by Chairwoman Pelletier, seconded by Commissioner Junker, to adjourn the meeting. All in favor, 5-0. Respectfully Submitted, Julie Kink Recording Secretary Page 3 of 3