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HomeMy WebLinkAbout1992-10-05 DTPC Taskforce/bylawsP water THE BIRTHPLACE OF MINNESOTA PARKING TASK FORCE MEETING MONDAY OCTOBER 5 1992 4:00 P.M. CITY COUNCIL CHAMBERS ITEMS- 1. Downtown Parking Committee Bylaws, 2. Appointments (2) to the Downtown Project Review Task Force. 3. Other Business. CITY HALL: 216 NORTH FOURTH STILLWATER, MINNESOTA 55082 PHONE: 612-439-6121 RESOLUTION NO. 92-249 ESTABLISHING DOWNTOWN PARKING COMMISSION AND BYLAWS A. PURPOSE The Downtown Parking Commission is established to oversee the development and implementation of the Downtown parking plan. This includes planning for long range parking lot improvements and day-to-day regulation of public parking spaces. B. COMPOSITION AND SIZE OF COMMISSION There is hereby established a City of Stillwater Downtown Parking Commission hereinafter referred to as the "Commission" which shall consist of seven (7) voting members to be appointed by the Mayor, with the advice and consent of the City Council. The Public Works Director, or his designee, the Chief of Police, or his designee, and the Community Development Director shall be ex-officio and non -voting members of the Commission. All voting members shall be residents of the City of Stillwater. Of the seven (7) Commission members, five (5) shall be Downtown business or property owners, and two (2) shall be City of Stillwater residents interested in Downtown parking. Commission members shall serve for two year terms. The initial appointments to the Commission shall be made for the following terms; (1) year term, (2) Commissioners, (2) year term, (3) Commissioners, and (3) year term, (2) Commissioners. Any Commissioner that misses two consecutive meetings without notice to the Chairman shall be removed from the Commission. C. ORGANIZATION A Chairman and Vice Chairman shall be elected annually by a majority vote Of Commissioners present at the first meeting of the calendar year. During the absence of the Chairman, the Vice Chairman shall exercise and perform the duties of the Chairman. D. DUTIES AND POWERS The Downtown Parking Commission is advisory to the City Council. It shall have have no authority other than that expressly given to it by this resolution. 1 1. The Commission shall make recommendations to the City Council regarding the development of a long term Downtown Parking Plan and day-to-day management of Downtown public parking. 2. The Commission shall seek and obtain public comments on parking improvement projects and changes to parking regulations that may affect businesses, property owners, customers and residents of the community at large. 3. The Commission shall explore -options for making Downtown parking financially self sufficient by setting permit fees and fine rates and exploring methods of financing the construction of new and maintenance of existing parking facilities. 4. The Commission shall exercise such other functions with respect to Downtown parking improvements as requested by the City Council. 5. The Commission shall present to the City Council a yearly report of Commission accomplishments and activities. E. DUTIES OF CHAIRMAN The Chairman shall set the agenda for Commission meetings with assistance of Staff, appoint special subcommittees of the full Commission and represent the full Commission when recommendations are made to the City Council. F. STAFFING The Community Development Department, with the assistance of the Public Safety Department and Public Works Department, shall provide technical and administrative assistance to the Commission. G. MEETING 1. All meetings of the Commission shall be open meetings to which the public and press shall be admitted. 2 2. Notice of the meeting shall be given as determined by the Commission. 3. The Parking Commission shall meet as needed as determined by the Commission. 4. Special work sessions or subcommittee meetings shall be scheduled by the full Commission at regular meetings to study and prepare recommendations regarding Commission parking matters. H. QUORUM A quorum shall consist of four (4) members of the seven (7) Commission members. No action shall be taken by the Commission without a quorum. I. VOTE All action shall be taken by voice vote. Tie votes with one or more Committee members absent shall continue the item to the next regular meeting. Tie votes with all members present shall defeat the motion. J. REVISION OF BYLAWS The Bylaws may be recommended by the Commission for approval of the City Council. Note: All approvals are by majority unless none are required by statute. Adopted by Council this 1st day of December, 1992. j� Mayor ATTEST: C'ty Clerk 3 a er THE BIRTHPLACE OF MINNESOTA MEMORANDUM TO: MAYOR AND CITY COUNCIL FROM: STEVE RUSSELL, COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT DIRECTOR DATE: NOVEMBER 18, 1992 SUBJECT: ESTABLISHMENT AND BYLAWS FOR THE DOWNTOWN PARKING COMMISSION. Staff was directed by Council to prepare bylaws for the establishment of a Downtown Parking Commission. The attached bylaws were developed by Staff with input from the Parking Task Force members, Karl Ranum and Paul Simonet. As provided by the bylaws, the Downtown Parking Commission consists of seven members. City Staff, including Public Works, Police and Planning, will provide assistance to the Commission dependent on issues. RECOMMENDATION: Approval o��laws (resolution) and advertise for interest in membership on the Committee. Task Force members, Ranum and Simonet, are residents of the City and Downtown business people interested in membership on the Committee. JC"� CITY HALL: 216 NORTH FOURTH STILLWATER, MINNESOTA 55082 PHONE: 612-439-6121 RESOLUTION NO. ESTABLISHING DOWNTOWN PARKING COMMISSION A. PURPOSE The Downtown Parking Commission is established to oversee the development and implementation of the Downtown parking plan. This includes planning for long range parking lot improvements and day-to-day regulation of public parking spaces. B. COMPOSITION AND SIZE OF COMMISSION There is hereby established a City of Stillwater Downtown Parking Commission hereinafter referred to as the "Commission" which shall consist of seven (7) voting members to be appointed by the Mayor, with the advice and consent of the City Council. The Public Works Director, or his designee, the Chief of Police, or his designee, and the Community Development Director shall be ex-officio and non -voting members of the Commission. All voting members shall be residents of the City of Stillwater. Of the seven (7) Commission members, five (5) shall be Downtown business or property owners, and two (2) shall be City of Stillwater residents interested in Downtown parking. Commission members shall serve for two year terms. The initial appointments to the Commission shall be made for the following terms; (1) year term, (2) Commissioners, (2) year term, (3) Commissioners, and (3) year term, (2} Commissioners. Any Commissioner that misses two consecutive meetings without notice to the Chairman shall be removed from the Commission. C. ORGANIZATION A Chairman and Vice Chairman shall be elected annually by a majority vote of Commissioners present at the first meeting of the calendar year. During the absence of the Chairman, the Vice Chairman shall exercise and perform the duties of the Chairman. D. DUTIES AND POWERS The Downtown Parking Commission is advisory to the City Council. It shall have have no authority other than that expressly given to it by this resolution. 1 1. The Commission shall make recommendations Lo Lhe City Council regarding the development of a long term Downtown Parking Plan and day-to-day management of Downtown public parking. 2. The Commission shall seek and obtain public comments on parking improvement projects and changes to parking regulations that may affect businesses, property owners, customers and residents of the community at large. 3. The Commission shall explore options for making Downtown parking financially self sufficient by setting permit fees and fine rates and exploring methods of financing the construction of new and maintenance of existing parking facilities. 4. The Commission shall exercise such other functions with respect to Downtown parking improvements as requested by the City Council. 5. The Commission shall present to the City Council a yearly report of Commission accomplishments and activities. E. DUTIES OF CHAIRMAN The Chairman shall set the agenda for Commission meetings with assistance of Staff, appoint special subcommittees of the full Commission and represent the full Commission when recommendations are made to the City Council. F. STAFFING The Community Development Department, with the assistance of the Public Safety Department and Public Works Department, shall provide technical and administrative assistance to the Commission. G. MEETING 1. All meetings of the Commission shall be open meetings to which the public and press shall be admitted. 2. Notice of the meeting shall be given as determined by the Commission. 3. The Parking Commission shall meet as needed as determined by the Commission. 4. Special work sessions or subcommittee meetings shall be scheduled by the full Commission at regular meetings to study and prepare recommendations regarding Commission parking matters. H. QUORUM A quorum shall consist of four (4) members of the seven (7) Commission members. No action shall be taken by the Commission without a quorum. I. VOTE All action shall be taken by voice vote. Tie votes with one or more Committee members absent shall continue the item to the next regular meeting. Tie votes with all members present shall defeat the motion. J. REVISION OF BYLAWS The Bylaws may be recommended by the Commission for approval of the City Council. Note: All approvals are by majority unless none are required by statute. 3 RESOLUTION NO. 7997 ESTABLISHING DOWNTOWN PLAN ACTION COMMITTEE A. PURPOSE In order to help facilitate the improvement of the Downtown through the implementation of the Downtown Plan, a Downtown Plan Action Committee is established. The Committee shall abide by the terms and conditions as described below. B. COMPOSITION AND SIZE The Committee shall have nine members, comprised of one member each from the Planning Commission and Heritage Preservation Commission, two Council members and five members of the community representing Downtown property or business owners, representatives of financial institutions, past members of the Downtown Plan Steering Committee and other residents interested in improving the Downtown. The Committee shall be appointed for a two year term beginning January 1989. All members shall be appointed by the City Council. C. ORGANIZATION A Chairman and Vice -Chairman shall be elected annually from among the committee members at the first meeting of January to serve at the pleasure of the committee. During the absence of the Chairman, the Vice -Chairman shall exercise and perform all the duties of the Chairman. D. DUTIES AND POWERS 1. The Downtown Plan Action Committee shall make recommendation to the City Council regarding implementation of the Downtown Plan consistent with the goals, objectives, guidelines, policies, plans and programs contained in the plan. 2. The Downtown Plan Action Committee shall prepare an annual work program report for Downtown improvements, including a multi -year capital improvement program and financing plan. The report shall include a description of previous years activities. The report should be presented to the Council in October of each year. 3. The Downtown Plan Action Committee shall exercise such functions with respect to Downtown improvements as directed by the City Council. C. The Downtown Plan Action Committee shall seek and obtain public comments on improvement projects that affect business, property owners and the community at large. 5. If any committee members should be absent for three consecutive regular meetings of the Downtown Plan Action Committee without excuse, he/she shall relinquish his/her seat in the Commission. A &A SrEw ENGINEERS N ARCHITECTS s PLANNERS 3535 VADNAIS CENTER DRIVE, ST PAUL, MN 55110-5108 612 490-2000 800 325-2055 September 10, 1992 RE: Stillwater, Minnesota City Engineer SEH File No: 92280 Honorable Mayor and Council Members City of Stillwater 216 North Fourth Street Stillwater, MN 55082 Dear Mayor and Council Members: Pursuant to the question raised at the Council meeting on September 8, we have reviewed the parking available in the public portion of the Lowell Inn parking lot. The design provided 27 parking stalls which includes 1 handicap stall. The parking area added for the Rivertown Commons building is designed for 8 stalls. As you recall, at the Council meeting, the discussion was whether to designate the Lowell Inn lot for permit parking or two hour parking. After discussions with Mr. Russell on Wednesday, the Parking Task Force had discussed these two options with all the businesses in the area and the conclusion was that the parking lot should be permit parking only. Consequently, we have prepared a chaxige order to submit to the parking lot contractor to install the signage required for permit parking. If you have any questions, please do not hesitate to contact me. Sincerely, Richard E. Moore, P.E. City Engineer REM/ cih cc: Steve Russell, Community Development Director Nile Kriesel, City Coordinator ST CLOUD, MN CHIPPEWA FALLS, WI MADISON, WI 199� DOWNTOWN BUSINESS PARKING TASK FORCE 14EMIDERS Business Owner Address Telephone Number J Mad Capper- Richard Chilson 224 South Main Street 439-3953 Brick Alley Books David Anderson 423 South Main Street 439-0266 Shorty Cleaner's John Bourdaghst 121 E. Chestnut Street 439-2250 Fancy Nancy's Cooie Mellen 317 South Main Street 439-2648 Ranum Law Offices Carl Ranum h/ 104 North Main Street 439-4143 Simonets Paul Simonet �` 301 South Main Street 439-2110 Outfitters Dick Slachta N 223 South Main Street 439-4891 Lonnie Lovness, Inc. Gordon Maltby 123 North Second Street Resident Dave Swanson N 314 Birchwood Drive North z ~� Police Chief 0�� Dan Seberg � � oxqu� Parking Officer City Attorney Dave Magnuson Also: Steve Russell, Ann Terwedo, Nile Kriesel and Mayor and Council ` Aw r.r TRANSMITTAL AgEm ENGINEERS N ARCHITECTS rR PLANNERS 3535 VADNAIS CENTER DRIVE, ST. PAUL, MINNESOTA 55110 612 490-2000 e9Z5S FILE NO 07 /Z-7 /9 Z DATE TO: /V! //�r�^ICE' 4,/bil !r 4w- V Z /& Al, 4rN S; wc& e r m Nt Z RE:. � We are closing ❑ Sending Under Separate Cover ❑ As Requested — Doi AD r k' M a _ �Q� 1' oyl 4rne.i � o l-r - 54r e't-- ci 30 w►; ►n . /o c� d r ki q forte c ono( Llah% � ,,�� >�a rkiIn 0,Sled ©r4ik10-0CQs - gdcl� VkG Ioc-cl,nS Rohe on FOR YOUR DfnRY�formation 31r,6view ❑ Records istnburion ❑ Approval ❑ Revision and Resubmittal �'f=rY1,�iRKS. G• 5 +e.,) e_ R L-s s e. I f , Dick Moor. � I e� Upv� L,.)orMer BY L 7- M Moo re - SHORT ELL107T ST PAUL, CHIPPEWA FALLS, HENDRICKSON INC. MINNESOTA WISCONSIN Revised July 27, 1992 STILLWATER CBD PARKING ORDINANCES 1. Water Street - 2 hour parking from 8 am to 6 pm Monday through Saturday, except as otherwise signed and restricted - from Nelson Street to 250 feet north of the north right-of-way of Myrtle Street. 2. Water Street - No Parking - east side from Nelson Street to Myrtle Street. 3_ Water Street - No Parking Loading Zone from 8 am to 5 pm Monday through Saturday - From Extending a. West Side 1) 9 feet north of the 27 feet north north r/w of Nelson St. 2) 178 feet north of the 31 feet north north r/w of Nelson St. 3) 12 feet south of the 9 feet south south r/w of Chestnut St. 4) 45 feet north of the 20 feet north north r/w of Chestnut St. 4. Water Street - Disabled parking - west side from 240 feet south of the south right-of-way of Chestnut Street extending 12 feet south. 5. Parking Lot - Southeast corner of Chestnut Street/Water Street - a. 2 hour parking from 8 am to 6 pm Monday through Saturday, except as otherwise signed and restricted. b. Disabled Parking - the southernmost space in the easternmost parking row. 6. Main Street - 2 hour parking from 8 am to 6 pm Monday through Saturday - except as otherwise signed and restricted - from 520 feet south of the south right-of-way of Nelson Street on the west side and 265 feet south of the south right-of-way of Nelson Street on the east side to 855 feet north of the north right-of-way of Mulberry Street. 1 of 8 7 a Revised July 27, 1992 Main Street - No Parking - From Extending a. West Side 1) 520 feet south of the South south right-of-way of Nelson Street. 2) North r/w of Mulberry St. 52 feet north 3) 338 feet north of the north 68 feet north r/w of Mulberry St. b. East Side 1) 265 feet south of the South south r/w of Nelson St. 2) South r/w of Nelson St. 120 feet south 3) South r/w of Chestnut St. 164 feet south 4) North r/w of Myrtle St. 345 feet north 5) North r/w of Mulberry St. 66 feet north 6) 320 feet north of the north 76 feet north r/w of Mulberry St. 7) 1340 feet north of the north 400 feet north r/w of Mulberry St. Main Street - No Parking or Stopping - west side from 160 feet south of the south right-of-way of Chestnut Street extending north to 129 feet north of the north right-of-way of Myrtle Street. Main Street - 30 minute parking from 8 am to 6 pm, Monday through Saturday - From Extending a. East Side 1) 8 feet north of the south 20 feet north r/w of Olive St. extended. 2) 28 feet south of the south 20 feet south r/w of Myrtle St. 2 of 8 10. 11. 12. 13. 14. 15. From b. West Side 1) 160 feet south of the south r/w of Chestnut St. 2) 79 feet north of the north r/w of Commercial St. Main Street - Disabled Parking - From a. East Side Revised July 27, 1992 Extending 20 feet south 20 feet north Extending 1) 31 feet north of the north 22 feet north r/w of Olive St. extended. b. West Side 1) 32 feet north of the north 20 feet north r/w of Olive St. Main Street - No Parking Loading Zone from 6 am to 5 pm Monday through Saturday - From PY+o„A 4 ,,.. a. East Side 1) The north r/w of Chestnut St. 50 feet north Second Street - 2 hour parking from 8 am to 6 pm Monday through Saturday, except as otherwise signed and restricted - from Nelson Street to Mulberry Street. Second Street - No Parking Loading Zone - east side from 70 feet south of the south right-of-way of Olive Street extending 21 feet south. Second Street - Hotel Loading and Unloading Only - 30 minute limit - west side from 60 feet north of the north right-of- way of Myrtle Street extending 75 feet north. Second Street - 30 minute parking from 8 am to 6 pm Monday through Saturday - 3 of 8 Revised July 27, 1992 From Extending a. West Side 1) 15 feet south of the south 20 feet south r/w of Myrtle St. 2) 40 feet north of the north 22 feet north r/w of Chestnut St. 16. Second Street - Disabled Parking - west side from 40 feet north of the north right-of-way of Myrtle Street extending 20 feet north. 17. Second Street - No Parking From Extending a. West Side 1) 135 feet north of the north 125 feet north r/w of Myrtle St. 2) 107 feet north of the north 93 feet north r/w of Chestnut Street 18. Third Street - 2 hour parking from 8 am to 6 pm Monday through Saturday, except as otherwise signed and restricted - from Chestnut Street to Myrtle Street. 19. Third Street - No Parking Loading Zone - east side from the south right-of-way of Myrtle Street extending 55 feet south. 20. Third Street - Disabled Parking - east side from 55 feet south of the south right-of-way of Myrtle Street extending 22 feet south. 21. Nelson Street - 2 hour parking from 8 am to 6 pm Monday through Saturday, except as ❑therwise signed and restricted - from Second Street east. 22. Nelson Street - No Parking - From Extending a. North Side 1) Main Street to Second St. 2) East right-of-way of 105 feet east Water St. 4 of 8 23. 24. 25. 26. 27. mm NEE Revised July 27, 1992 b. South Side 1) 70 feet east of the east east to the railroad r/w of Water St. crossing. Nelson Street - No Parking Loading Zone from 8 am to 5 pm Monday through Saturday - From Extending a. South Side 1) 22 feet west of the west 22 feet west r/w of Main St. 2) 11 feet west of the west 45 feet west r/w of Water St. extended. Nelson Street - 30 minute parking from 8 am to 6 pm Monday through Saturday - south side from 20 feet east of the east right-of-way of Main Street extending 20 feet east. Nelson Street - Trolley Parking Only - north side from 105 feet east of the east right-of-way of Water Street extending east to the railroad tracks. Olive Street - 2 hour parking from 8 am to 6 pm Monday through Saturday, except as otherwise signed and restricted - from Main Street to Second Street. Olive Street - No Parking - From Extending a. South Side 1) East r/w of Third St. 35 feet east 2) 82 feet east of the r/w 125 feet east of Second St. Chestnut Street - 2 hour parking from 8 am to 6 pm Monday through Saturday, except as otherwise signed and restricted - from Third Street to Main Street. Chestnut Street - 30 minute parking from 8 am to 6 pm Monday through Saturday. From Extending a. North Side 1) 30 feet west of the west 20 feet west r/w of Second St. 5 of 8 Revised July 27, 1992 2) 30 feet west of the west 20 feet west r/w of Main St. b. South Side 1) 20 feet west of the west 20 feet west r/w of Second St. 30. Chestnut Street - Disabled Parking - south side from 30 feet west of the west right-of-way of Main Street extending 22 feet west. 31. Chestnut Street - No Parking - Main Street to the St. Croix River bridge. 32. Myrtle Street - 2 hour parking from 8 am to 6 pm Monday through Saturday, except as otherwise signed and restricted - from Third Street to Main Street. 33. Myrtle Street - No Parking rrom Extending a. North Side 1) Third Street to Water St. b. South Side 1) Second Street to Union Alley 34. Myrtle Street - 30 minute parking from 8 am to 6 pm Monday through Saturday. From 35. 36. a. South Side 1) 20 feet west of the west 20 feet west r/w of Main St. 2) 37 feet east of the east 20 feet east r/w of Main St. Myrtle Street - Disabled Parking - south side from 15 feet east of the east right-of-way of Main Street extending 22 feet east. Commercial Street - 2 hour parking from 8 am to 6 pm Monday through Saturday, except as otherwise signed and restricted - from Main Street to Second Street. Revised July 27, 1992 37. Commercial Street - No Parking Loading Zone - south side from the east right-of-way of Second Street extending 80 feet east. 38. Commercial Street - No Parking Loading Zone from 8 am to 6 pm Monday through Saturday - south side from 125 feet west of the west right-of-way of Main Street extending 20 feet west. 39. Mulberry Street - 2 hour parking from 8 am to 6 pm Monday through Saturday, except as otherwise signed and restricted - from Main Street to Water Street. 40. Mulberry Street - No Parking - north side from the east right-of-way of Second Street extending 150 feet east. 41. Union Alley - 2 hour parking from 8 am to 6 pm Monday through Saturday, except as otherwise signed and restricted from Chestnut Street to Myrtle Street. 42. Union Alley - Disabled Parking - east side from 126 feet north of the north right-of-way of Chestnut Street extending 22 feet north. 43. Nelson Alley - No Parking - From a. South Side 1) Main Street b. North Side 1) 84 feet west of the west r/w of Main St. 2) east right-of-way of Second St. Extending to Second St. to Union Alley 35 feet east 44. Nelson Alley - 2 hour parking from 8 am to 6 pm Monday through Saturday - north side from 22 feet west of the west right-of-way of Main Street extending 66 feet west. 45. Nelson Alley - No Parking Loading Zone from 8 am to 5 pm Monday through Saturday - north side from 35 feet east of the east right-of-way of Second Street extending 95 feet east. 46. Second Street/Olive Street Parking Lot - northeast corner of Second Street/Olive Street - a. Permit parking only from 8 am to 6 pm Monday through Friday. 7 of 8 Revised July 27, 1992 b. Disabled Parking - the 1st and 2nd space west of Second Street in the southernmost row of parking. 47. Commercial Street/Main Street Parking Lot - between Main Street and Water Street at Commercial Street - a. 4 hour parking from 8 am to 6 pm Monday through Saturday in the southern 4 rows of parking, except as otherwise signed and restricted. b. Disabled Parking - the 1st space closest to Main Street in both the 2nd and 3rd row of parking from the south end of the lot. c. Permit Parking Only from 8 am to 6 pm Monday through Friday in the northerly 2 rows of parking. 48. Main Street/Mulberry Street Parking Lot - southeast corner of Main Street/Mulberry Street - a. 2 hour parking from 8 am to 6 pm Monday through Saturday, except as otherwise signed and restricted. b. Disabled Parking - the 1st space closest to Main Street in the middle row of parking. Li • efl� W4 SOX C10X I hwby aarub " wr pn dAb.dam-wa rt. SYMBOL NOT TO SCALE RESTRICTION • 30 Minute Parking 8AM - 6PM Mon. - Sat. No Parking Loading Zone 8AM - 5PM Mon. - Sat. O No Parking Loading Zone 6AM - 5PM Mon. - Sat. No Parking Loading Zone + Hotel Loading and Unloading Only - 30 Minute Limit * � Handicap ped Parking -2 If More Than One Space = No. of Spaces DOWNTOWN IMPROVEMENT — LL 257 STILLWATER, MINNESOTA DOWNTOWN PARKING RESTRICTIONS 80= 2,Alin .-,"solaFIj. ];A r . ater THE BIRTHPLACE OF MINNESOTA TO: MAYOR AND CITY COUNCIL FROM: STEVE RUSSELL, COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT DIRECTOR DATE: JUNE 29, 1992 SUBJECT: DOWNTOWN PARKING REGULATIONS Downtown parking improvements are nearing completion. In the next two weeks signage will be completed and streets and parking lots marked. In order to enforce the parking regulations, the Parking Ordinance will have to be amended to reflect the parking designations. Attached to this report is the final, signed and marked designations for the Downtown area. (This does not include lots outside of the Downtown Improvement Project area.) The City Council should review these descriptions one final time before the Parking Ordinance is revised. It is suggested that the Council set a workshop for July 14 to meet with the Parking Task Force, SEH, and City Staff to review the parking designations one final time. Glen Van Wormer in the attached memo of June 4, 1992, identified some parking issues that need further consideration; ie loading zones, handicapped spaces, a Parking Commission for parking management and curb marking. These areas, and any other parking concerns, would be considered at the July 14th meeting before the Parking Ordinance is possibly amended July 21. RECOMMENDATION: Review parking designations and set July 14 for a parking workshop. ATTACHMENT: Letter regarding parking - June 4, 1992. CITY HALL: 216 NORTH FOURTH STILLWATER, MINNESOTA 55082 PHONE: 612-439-6121 .� AW Agaf ENOINEERs N ARCHITECTs ■ PLANNERS June 4, 1992 3535 VADNAIS CENTER DRIVE, ST. PAUL, MN 55110-5108 612 490-2000 800 325-2055 Steve Russell Community Development Director City of Stillwater 216 North Fourth Street Stillwater, MN 55082 Dear Steve: RE: STILLWATER, MINNESOTA SIGNING DOWNTOWN STILLWATER SEH FILE NO. 92280 For a number of years, both the Minnesota Department of Transportation and the City of Stillwater added signs to streets in the downtown area as needs dictated. The net result was a considerable amount of signing in place, some of which could have been removed. A goal of the downtown plan was to reduce the number of signs. The construction plans for the downtown improvements were to removal of many others. include replacement most of the signs which were necessary and Simultaneously with the downtown planning came a change from parking meters to signed time restrictions. The rather quick removal of parking meters necessitated a quick installation of time limit signs, resulting in over --signing in some locations. Part of this was due to installing signs on existing posts or Poles, or onto remaining parking meter posts. The subsequent removal of the parking meter posts further modified sign placements. The permanent signing was to be coordinated with revisions t❑ parkins. Combinations Of two hour, four hour, and 30-minute zones were to be used for public parking with special areas for permits, handicapped, or loading zones. Signing concepts were reviewed by the Downtown Planning Committee. Later the details were reviewed by the Downtown Action Committee. During this time, a number of physical changes to signs were made through the efforts of some concerned citizens. Unfortunately, records of most of the changes that were made are not available. Subsequently, loading zones, handicapped zones, and 30-minute spaces were modified from the original approved installations. SHORT ELLIOTT HENDRICKSON INC. ST CLOUD, MN CHIPPEWA FALLS, WI MADISON, WI Steve Russell June 4, 1992 Page #2 Plans for the downtown signing, as part of the downtown improvement program, were also changed to reflect some of the changes. The final plans that were part of the contract were reviewed by the Downtown Committees, Parking Committee, City staff, and many individuals. The final layout reflected a group Effort towards the best signing. Construction started and removed many of the signs that were in place. Unfortunately, reinstallation or maintenance of some signs was not a key concern, of the prime contractor, and a �1.:..+v :- .. a� r• �. � 4' .J. i'''.�L~:v wi: � � . � .^,-'.. w,_.•La.� W Gvr �a i �� L<.'ir i.: �J+LLa µlr tal permanent signing. With ~Jsome delays and the early snowfall, many signs were not inplace in the fall of 1991. During the entire process, the City has had numerous requests for actions regarding parking, designations, and especially signing. The City and the contractor have made a number of changes, most of which have been documented. Unfortunately, the signing which is physically in place is not complete compared to plans. This has resulted in criticism of the signing layout and request for modifications. Despite the Council's intent to make no more changes to the signing until construction is complete, there is continued pressure to do so. There is also concern that there is no legal Council action for many of the restricted spaces. The changes by plan were to have Council action. The changes that were made by the concerned citizens have no record and therefore, many of the them are probably not legal in terms of their specific restrictions. One of the biggest handicaps in understanding the signing in the downtown area is the lack of pavement markings. These were not l�, bF. ' • ;mot �11 :: :... i� cl=� i iii,i liwt oc 03-tuntinous installed so that the markings would be pavement was g permanent. This has resulted in considerable illegal parking. Requests have been made for more signing or for larger signs which is contrary to the initial action of the Committees to reduce the number of signs and to minimize their size. The combination of marked parking stalls and signing in the construction contract should result in a system which is clearly understood by most motorists. To help clarify many of the problems which are occurring in the downtown, we would like to propose the following actions: 1. The Council and City staff continue with the policy they adopted that there be no more changes made to the signing plans until the final pavement markings and signs have been installed. Steve Russell June 4, 1992 Page #3 2. The City Council review the attached parking list which identifies two hour, four hour, 30-minute, handicapped, permit, and loading zones. This is what will be reflected in the signing which is currently part of the plan, modified slightly for modifications made during the construction process. This does not restrict the Council from taking further action to modify signing, but at least will provide legal action necessary for proper enforcement. 3. The City should develop a definition and a policy for 6A, 1.g zc'nes- it iy aPPaxent -c:La'c many people would like to have loading zones for the convenience of themselves and their customers. The same building owners and occupants would also like to maximize parking for customers in the downtown. There is conflict when loading zones have restricted uses and businesses are complaining about lack of adequate parking. 4. The Council should also review its present signing of handicapped spaces on the City streets. We have a concern relative to the use of a prime parking space for handicap use when all City lots have handicapped spaces which currently are under utilized. our biggest concern is that a handicapped stall is generally 12 feet in width in a parking lot compared to the normal 8-1/2 or 9 feet for a regular stall. The 12 feet of width is not available in on -street Parking spaces meaning that any extra width needed by the handicapped motorists will come from the through lane. This obviously sets up a safety concern which should be addressed. 5. For the long term, the City should look at setting up a Parking Commission. We have worked in several communities wi.Lra s�tch a exists. The Commission would be advisory to the Council and would be set up similar to Planning Commissions, Charter Commissions or other specifically authorized groups. Changes in parking and parking signs should have review by this Commission. Membership could be made up from downtown business people, City staff members, citizen members, or a Council person. The benefit of such a organization would be to provide continuity of thought and action and to formalize a process which currently has many very interested and concerned People lobbying many different ways to try to get a specific modification or installation done. The Council would not give up any of its authority, but would receive input from a specific authorized group. Steve Russell June 4, 1992 Page #4 If you are interested in some assistance with any of the above matters, we would be pleased to provide our input. We have had experience with Commissions in other cities and can help put together ideas or even written policies for loading zones, handicap spaces, etc. Please call if you have any questions. Sincerely, Gl u, s Van worniea , Y . c% Manager, Transportation Department GVW/cmb S -le V e- ORDINANCE NO. 761 AN ORDINANCE AMENDING THE CITY CODE OF THE CITY OF STIUMATER BY PROHIBITING THE PARKING OF ll BOAT TPJUL ?RS IN CERTAIN AREAS The City Council of the City of Stillwater does ordain: Subdivision 1. Amending Subdivision 51.02, by adding Subd. 4 to the City Code which shall hereafter read as follows: Subd. 4. "No person, firm or corporation shall park any empty boat trailer on any street or alley or in any public parking lot located within the Central Business Zoning District of the City." Subd. 2. In all other ways the Stillwater City Code shall remain in full force and affect. Subd. 3. This ordinance shall be in full force and affect from and after its passage and publication according to law. Enacted by the City Council of the City of Stillwater this 16th day of June 1992. x�� Wally Abrahamson, Mayor Attest: )&4t.',1 City Cler Publish: July 2, 1992 THE BIRTHPLACE OF MINNESOTA MEMORANDUM TO: MAYOR AND CITY COUNCIL FROM: STEVE RUSSELL, COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT DIRECTOR DATE: JUNE 11, 1992 SUBJECT: REPORT ON TRIAL VALET PARKING PROGRAM AND REQUEST FOR USE OF PUBLIC PARKING SPACES The City Council approved a trial six month Downtown valet parking program earlier this year. The attached letter describes the restaurants that participate in the program. The operator, based on the trail experience, is requesting the City set aside several on -street and public parking lot spaces for valet parking. These spaces are in prime heavily used parking locations. The idea of the program was to have a pick-up/drop-off location next to the restaurant and parking in distant lots such as the new North Main lot, or temporary lot behind Maple Island, but not in a heavily used lot location. RECOMMENDATION: Reject request for restricted spaces as requested and direct Staff to work with operator to find other non -prime spaces that may be used. ATTACHMENT: Request. C CITY HALL: 216 NORTH FOURTH STILLWATER, MINNESOTA 55082 PHONE: 612-439-6121 23 Empire Drive, Suite 270 Saint Paul, MN 55103 000 Minnesota (612) 227-2131 • Wisconsin (715) 386-5566 FAX (612) 223-8604 Mr. Steve Russell 6/01/92 City Planner Stillwater, Mn. Mr. Russell: LBF International Inc. is pleased to inform you of the results of our six month test market of VALET PARKING in Stillwater, and request changes necessary to allow VALET PARKING to continue to lessen the parking problem in Stillwater as the busy summer season approaches. VALET PARKING is working in Stillwater! We now serve four restaraunts in Stillwater: Vittorio's, Canelake's Estebans and Lowell Inn. We are talking to several others including the Grand Garage Theatre. Our six month trial has determined that VALET PARKING is well received by the residents and visitors to Stillwater and as traffic increases this summer, VALET PARKING will ease the parking situation downtown. LBF International is committed to continue this venture on an ongoing basis and we request the following designations of "No Parking Zones" for use as Valet drop off and staging areas (see attached map). LBF International needs the help of the City if we are going to continue to improve the major problem in this great city: WHERE DO I PARK!! Sincerely,- �2_ Lon L. Feia LBF International 23 Empire Drive, Suite 270 Saint Paul, MN 55103 Minnesota (612) 227-2131 • Wisconsin (715) 386-5566 • FAX (612) 223-8604 -?-,/--�'l,\ I Z) '!& NivvU ikater THE BIRTHPLACE OF MINNESOTA MEMORANDUM TO: MAYOR AND CITY COUNCIL FROM: STEVE RUSSELL, COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT DIRECTOR DATE: JUNE 11, 1992 SUBJECT: REPORT ON TRIAL VALET PARKING PROGRAM AND REQUEST FOR USE OF PUBLIC PARKING SPACES The City Council approved a trial six month Downtown valet parking program earlier this year. The attached letter describes the restaurants that participate in the program. The operator, based on the trail experience, is requesting the City set aside several on -street and public parking lot spaces for valet parking. These spaces are in prime heavily used parking locations. The idea of the program was to have a pick-up/drop-off location next to the restaurant and parking in distant lots such as the new North Main lot, or temporary lot behind Maple Island, but not in a heavily used lot location. RECOMMENDATION: Reject request for restricted spaces as requested and direct Staff to work with operator to find other non -prime spaces that may be used. ATTACHMENT: Request. CITY HALL: 216 NORTH FOURTH STILLWATER, MINNESOTA 55082 PHONE: 612-439-6121 23 Empire Drive, Suite 270 Sailit Paul, MN 55103 Minnesota (612) 227-2131 • Wisconsin (715) 386-5566 - FAX (612) 223-8604 Mr. Steve Russell City Planner Stillwater, Mn. Mr. Russell: 6/01/92 LBF International Inc. is pleased to inform you of the results of our six month test market of VALET PARKING in Stillwater,_and request changes necessary to allow VALET PARKING to continue to lessen the parking problem in Stillwater as the busy summer season approaches. VALET PARKING is working in Stillwater! We now serve four restaraunts in Stillwater: Vittorio's, Canelakels Estebans and Lowell Inn. We are talking-to several others including the Grand Garage Theatre. 'Our six month trial has determined that VALET PARKING is well received by the residents and visitors to Stillwater and as traffic increases this summer, VALET PARKING will ease the parking situation downtown. LBF International is committed to continue this venture on an ongoing basis and we request the following designations of "No Parking Zones.,, for use as Valet drop off and -staging areas (see attached map). LBF International needs the help of the -City if we are going to continue to improve the major problem in"this great city: WHERE DO I PARK!! Sincerely; Lon L.,Feia LBF International r �H 23 Empire Drive, Suite 270 Saint Paul, MN 55103 Minnesota (612) 227-2131 - Wisconsin (715) 386-5566 • FAX (612) 223-8604 !& r-,,i e W --Z/ -'�'1'\ I Z) •?d ' � �- - ..Yv.'�: �-{'�-ice,', st' .'.�41-. - ►�� 7�..-. � �r !`• � - .„ • ���',L �`"s'�;'.; . _ .. •. _, :_ - . 3F'�'�fJ .. - _ .. - -`,.�. .+ ,rep• s:;� ry,: _,�„ �yi'. �,..xi 1x•+f„�- - r. r - _ : r - •�,����+• .. �y:-ta' y..;-,;:;..„ e�-+ .w.+'-x�•.� .i �1, it ="- � �'y --;-t�i- . y� y.� r'+, w 'xa��r- �'r•:-' ��o��=- t'{�' Fri; '-1...-. !4� -4 �>r ski• "'. �.r � � w.—• .• . r • .1y I:U.• TO: STILLWATER CITY COUNCIL MINNESOTA DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION I We the merchants located on the west side of Main Street bounded on the north by Chestnut and on the south by Olive are writing in regards to the omission of a loading zone for the entire block described above. This absence of a loading zone for the entire block of Main Street not only creates a problem for customers who purchase large items that cannot be carried to their cars, but also is just as severe a problem when the need to unload items for one's business arises. Every business has to unload boxes or furniture at one time or another. any ofe businesses have no access to the alley or if they do, it is an hinsufficient access so there is no alternative. This creates a hardship in our ability to conduct business. With the omission of several parking spots on Main Street one would think a compromise with all parties concerned could be reached in providing a short term loading zone pbrhaps in the middle of the block so as to service the entire block. This is not asking for any special ege, on t contrary we feel it is a shortsighted emission inrthe lfirst place Therefore we the merchants ask the city council to represent us in this matter to petition the proper authorities and seek a solution to this problem. NAME OVA BUSINESS ELT C�a � . C,gJ ( 3 r y a16 HR PARKING 8AM- PP MAN -SAT 1 PARKIN& SAM-GFM MON-SAT /5 SAM - PM MON-� i All sl,gns - R-7- 103 - Green on white t�l 'r y� 111 R 1 i• f 1r�+�.. + r J 1 ilk co C7 rU' GO aw �: � r :f �'ILI '� . I 15 JK 1 r'f OD f VA 'F r tu j 16 e �� ,:r • i" �► E �J. I s r �� IL Y F, sIul Uk? m ..... ..... - -4 ru CIO ow v I • • ' 1 .:u� tk Av 1 r �, •�Y� , � I� 1 Nam; y .. 7� � � ' 1 .► co ru x F r co 41 , P4ZA OL ' - ( t}•. lw r It . i r