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HomeMy WebLinkAbout09-13-07 Parking Commission Minutes Bozeman Parking Commission Meeting September 13, 2007 at 7:30 a.m. Upstairs Conference Room of City Hall Parking Commissioners in Attendance: Larry Bowman Pam Bryan Paul Burns Chris Pope Lisa Danzl-Scott Jeff Rupp City Staff in Attendance: Katie Maroney, Parking Clerk Anna Rosenberry, Finance Director Laurae Clark, Treasurer James Goehrung, Facilities and Land Bob Coffin, Parking officer Chris Kukulski, City Manager Guests in Attendance: Chris Naumann-DBA Director Action Items: None 0:00:54 [6:20:00] 1. Call to Order Chris Pope called the meeting to order, reviewed the Agenda and introduced the Parking Commission to Bob Coffin, the Parking Officer. 0:03:05 [8:00:41] 2. Approval of August 9, 2007 Minutes and EALS Pam made the motion to approve the minutes and EAL’s and Larry seconded and both items were approved. 0:04:23 [6:32:35] 3. On the Street- Bob Coffin Bob Coffin introduced himself to the Parking Commission and updated those in attendance on how things are going downtown in regards to parking enforcement. Discussion was held about parking enforcement during the construction time. Discussion was held about signage associated with the surface lots and what needs to be done to fix the confusion associated with it. It was decided that permit holders will not be subject to the two hour time limitations. 0:37:06 [6:33:16] 4. Garage Update-James Goehrung James Goehrung gave an update on the parking garage project. There have been a few unexpected things that have come up during the excavation of the foundation for the garage. These obstacles have been fixed and the operations for the digging are going and running smoothly. Martel construction will hold meetings every other Tuesday during the construction of the garage. The next meeting will be Tuesday, September 18 at 9:00 a.m. at their office located in the Kenyon Noble Building. An engineering company has been hired to test the strength of the concrete and will be doing so for the duration of the project. James gave an update on the meeting with the property/business owners of downtown. There will be commercial loading/unloading zones added on Main Street located at Black Avenue and Main in front of the Powder Horn as well as one at Tracy Avenue and Main Street in front of the old Sylvester’s store. There have been several requests by the businesses on Tracy Avenue to have the City create signs to be put up stating that the businesses are open. The fence surrounding the construction site has been relocated to allow for the dumpsters to fit on the grass and not take up parking spaces. The schedule for the completion of the garage will be determined based on the weather during the winter months. James feels if everything goes as planned it could be as early as the first part of August 2008 that the garage will be complete. The Historic Preservation Board is done with their survey of the area and they gave the okay to go ahead with the construction finding nothing significant to hold up the project. 0:49:20 [6:35:39] 5. Equipment Cost Discussion It was asked if the pedestrian lights that are to be installed along the outside perimeter of the garage could match the ones that are around downtown presently. It would be more cost effective to put the lights in now and would require approximately 8-10 poles for the perimeter of the garage. Chris Pope asked Chris Naumann to check with the TIF board to see if they would be interested in helping out with the cost of the poles. Discussion was held about the exterior lights for the garage. Larry made a motion to have the same lights that are downtown around the parking garage and Paul seconded and the motion was approved. James wanted confirmation about following the Carl Walker recommendations for the lighting of the garage and the Parking Commission agreed to use the recommendations. 0:56:07 [6:37:06] 8. Update on Retail Space Anna gave an overview on the Retail Space for the garage. An appraisal is being done on the property now and if the price comes in higher then the offer that was made on the retail space will have to be redone to reflect the higher price. The buyers would like full use of the plaza, which will be located outside of the retail space on Tracy Avenue and would like to get into the retail spaces as soon as they can. The City Commission requested the smallest condo unit, called R4, be used for the purpose of a public facility. Larry did not feel it would be a good idea having a public restroom located at the garage. Discussion was held about the restroom issue for the garage/retail space and what options are best for everyone. Chris Naumann suggested having a committee for this issue as to what all costs would be. Chris P. asked for volunteers to help with this issue and Paul said he will help. 1:28:39 [7:08:52] 5. Equipment Cost Discussion Anna informed the Parking Commission that with the final sizing of the bond there would be enough left over to cover the equipment cost that Carl Walker recommended and painting of the facility. The total amount of these two items is $510,000.00. Anna also added that the bonds for the garage will be sold on October 25, 2007. Discussion was held about the Equipment Costs and needs. 1:33:22 [7:08:59] 9. New/Old Business The operations plan will need to be discussed at the next meeting. Chris Pope would like three parking commissioners for a committee to help with the operations plan and equipment package. 1:34:40 [7:09:16] 11. Adjourn Hearing no public comment at this meeting, Chris P. adjourned the meeting at 9:06 a.m.