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HomeMy WebLinkAbout2016-10-20 DTPC MIN DOWNTOWN PARKING COMMISSION MEETING MINUTES October 20, 2016 REGULAR MEETING Acting Chairman Anderson called the meeting to order at 8:30 a.m. THERE WAS NO ROLL CALL TAKEN SO PLEASE CONFIRM ATTENDANCE and WHO MADE THE MOTIONS/SECONDS - THANKS Present: Commissioners Hopfe, Anderson, Johnson, Glynn, Council Representative Junker Absent: Chairwoman Pelletier, Commissioner Lettner, Community Development Director Turnblad, Parking Enforcement Officer Pasket Staff: Police Chief Gannaway APPROVAL OF MINUTES Approval of September 15, 2016 meeting minutes Motion by Commissioner Johnson, seconded by Commissioner Hopfe to approve the minutes of the September 15, 2016 meeting. All in favor. NEW BUSINESS Main Street Tattoo - parking mitigation Police Chief Gannaway explained that Joshua Strand is proposing to relocate Good Times Tattoo from Oak Park Heights to 124 North Main Street. The business name would be changed to Main Street Tattoo. The four-chair studio would occupy the entirety of the 1,596 square foot storefront unit. Since the property has no on-site parking, Mr. Strand is asking the Downtown Parking Commission to approve the use of City parking facilities for the parking needs. Staff recommends approving the request, with two conditions. Motion by Commissioner Glynn, seconded by Commissioner Hopfe, to approve the request by Joshua Strand, Main Street Tattoo, to use public parking to cover the required parking for the business, with two conditions recommended by staff. All in favor. Parking lot sign covers Police Chief Gannaway presented information gathered by Community Development Director Turnblad regarding sign covers. Downtown Parking Commission October 20, 2016 Page 2 of 3 Motion by Commissioner Glynn, seconded by Commissioner Johnson, to select Hoigards to provide the sign covers at a total cost of $2,102.50. All in favor. No parking at corner of Second and Mulberry Streets Police Chief Gannaway explained that the Public Works Department is requesting that the two parking spaces at the southeast corner of Second and Mulberry Streets be designated “no parking” for better sight lines for City vehicles and westbound drivers. Councilmember Junker explained the sight difficulties at the intersection. Commissioner Hopfe asked if a four-way stop has been considered for the intersection, rather than losing more parking. Junker remarked that Mulberry is so steep that in the winter it’s difficult to stop there when driving westbound up the hill. Removal of parking spaces wouldn’t solve the problem but would help. He feels a four-way stop would gain provide more security at this dangerous intersection. Police Chief Gannaway said he was unsure whether the Traffic Safety Committee had heard the request. He suggested that the Commission approve the elimination of one parking spot and direct the Traffic Safety Committee to review the issue. Motion by Commissioner Glynn, seconded by Commissioner Hopfe, to eliminate one parking spot from east side of North Second Street closest to Mulberry, starting from but not including the yellow line, and also to recommend that the issue go before the Traffic Safety Commission for consideration of a possible four-way stop sign at Mulberry. All in favor. SPECIAL EVENTS Hockey Day Minnesota - shuttle service Keith Miller and Tina Jewett from Hockey Day Minnesota updated the Commission on plans to use Minnesota Central school buses to shuttle people downtown. They have five shuttle pick-up spots and are seeking one more, the former Fury lot on Highway 36. Each participating school will have its own assigned off-site shuttle lot. Police Chief Gannaway informed them that the City will designate Water Street for bus traffic only, so buses may enter on Myrtle and exit on Mulberry to make a loop. Councilmember Junker asked if visitors of the Ice Castle will be allowed to use the shuttles. Ms. Jewett replied they will. The shuttles will run every 15 minutes until 9 p.m. Advertising about the availability of the shuttles will be done on the Hockey Day Minnesota web site. It was pointed out that the buses bringing players won’t be allowed to sit downtown while waiting for players. They should be directed to park in lots outside of downtown. Downtown Parking Commission October 20, 2016 Page 3 of 3 Motion by Commissioner Glynn, seconded by Commissioner Johnson, to approve the shuttle plan concept as presented and to approve the use of lots 8b, 9, 10 and 11 for special event parking for Hockey Day Minnesota at $1.50 per space. All in favor. ADJOURNMENT Acting Chairman Anderson adjourned the meeting at 9:14 a.m. Respectfully Submitted, Julie Kink, Recording Secretary