HomeMy WebLinkAbout02-08-12 Parking Commission MinutesBozeman Parking Commission Meeting
February 8, 2012 7:00 a.m.
City Hall Commission Room
Parking Commissioners in Attendance:
Chris Naumann
Ben Bennett
Tammy Hauer
Lisa Danzl-Scott
City
Staff in Attendance:
Paul Burns, Parking Manager
Ashlie Portnell, Parking Clerk
Laurae Clark, Treasurer
Guests in Attendance:
None.
Action Items:
None.
I. Call to order, 7:30
a.m.
Chris N called the meeting to order at 7:35 a.m.
II. Approval of January 2011 minutes
Chris N asked for a motion to approve the January 11, 2012 minutes. Ben B motioned
to approve the minutes, Lisa seconded. The motion was carried unanimously.
III. Public Comment – State name and address. Please limit comments to 3 minutes.
None.
IV. Manager’s Report – Including finance report
Paul stated the cases that went
to court all turned out in the city’s favor. The defendants cases lacked any real evidence the city didn't follow the proper procedures.
The Bozeman Chronicle now has an ad at the
parking garage. It is located in the Tracy stairwell.
Another fire extinguisher was vandalized, the fire department contacted Paul.
Paul stated that due to the good weather,
it has been easier to remove the graffiti at the garage. But, this also means that it is easier for people to graffiti the garage.
The BPC is saving money by not having to plow much
snow yet.
Paul said he wants to use some of that budget savings to replace the lights inside the garage with LED lights a little faster. It does cost more for the LED's, however
will save in the long run as they last for 100,000 hours. Paul will wait until it is warmer outside to do this project, because he will have to hire an electrician.
Surface lot
permit numbers are down from last year.
V. Street Beat
Megan’s last day was January 17, 2012. Dave has been filling in when he can. There were 32 applications to fill Megan’s
position. Paul stated out of the 32 applications, 7 applicants were selected for an interview. The hiring process starts February 8, 2012. Bob Coffin, Paul and Laurae will be conducting
the interviews.
VI. Basement upgrades
Paul contacted at least 30 people to see if they were interested in the upgrade to basement parking. He received 10 favorable responses
back. This has freed up some spaces for transient parkers on the upper levels.
VII. Carnegie Lot update
Brit presented his new proposal for and RFQ process to the City Commission at their meeting on January 23, 2012. After some discussion and public
comments, Brit will now create the RFQ. From there, interested candidates will complete the RFQ and the City will select those to interview. The successful candidate would then complete
the required steps for a final approval and award of the project.
VIII. Upstairs office update
Mike McKenna has shown the office space at the parking garage to 5 or 6 people.
At this time there is no commitment from anyone on the space.
IX. Parking study 2012
Chris N stated that it is time for an update to the parking study that was done in 2010.
The estimated price for the updated study came in at $13,000. This number is not set in stone, but is higher than expected. David from WTI said the cost could be as low as $8,000.
Chris N also mention talking to the TIF board to see if they could help out with some of the cost if it is higher than we could manage.
The BPC wants the same study done (for the
most part) every time, so it should cost the same.
X. New BPC membership
Chris N has been trying to get a hold of Ryan Olson-the owner of Tarantinos Pizza. He once told Chris
that he was interested in being a member. Chris will try and contact him again.
Kelly Wiseman from the Co-op has his application in for the BPC to review.
XI. BPC 2011-2012
goals
Chris N refreshed the BPC on the goals set for the commission. He stated that the first and second goals were being worked on now, and they are coming along nicely.
The
"green" committee should meet again at some point to talk about what they want to do to clean up the alley behind the Garage. A discussion ensued regarding some of the ideas that would/wouldn't
work.
XII. New business
Because the next regular BPC meeting falls the week of spring break (March 12-16, 2012), many people will be gone. Paul will come up with a few other dates
to see which one will work best for the next meeting.
XIII. Adjournment
The meeting was adjourned at 8:30 a.m.
Respectfully Submitted
Ashlie Portnell, Parking Clerk