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HomeMy WebLinkAboutEx 1 BPC 4 11 19 Mar 19 minutesBOZEMAN PARKING COMMISSIONMINUTESThursday, March I 4,2019 @ 7:30 AMA. Call to Order - 7:30 AM - city Commiss¡on Chamber, City Hall, 121 North RouseMayor - Cynthia Andrus: AbsentCommittee Member - Ben Lloyd: PresentCommittee Member - Chris Naumann: PresentCommittee Member - James Ness: AbsentCommittee Member - Shasta Vy'inston: PresentCommittee Member - Kelly Wiseman : PresentStaff - Ed Meece: AbsentB. Chanqes to the AqendaBrit Fontenot stated that Ed Meece would be absent. He changed the agenda to bring back the minutesfor January 10,2019 because the link for the exhibit was incorrect.Kelly Wiseman pointed out that the spelling of Susan Colon should be corrected in section 3. Motion toapprove the February 14,2019 minutes;Committee Member - Shasta Winston: 2ndMayor - Cynthia Andrus: AbsentCommittee Member - Ben Lloyd: ApproveNaumannCommittee Member - James Ness: AbsentCommittee Chair - Pamela Bryan: ApproveCommittee Member - Shasta Winston: ApproveCommittee Member - Kelly Wiseman : Approvettee Member - MarkAbsentStaff - Ed Meece: N\APublic Comment - Members of the audience or theiragent may be invitedc.2)C.to present testimony or evidence. To be recognized, each person desiring to give testimony or evidence shall step fonruard and, after beingrecognized, give their name and address for the record. The presidingofficer may establish a time frame for each public comment but in no caseshall such timeframe be less than three (3) minutes per speaker. Thepresiding officer may lengthen or shorten the time allotted for publictestimonyBrian Caldwel[ 321 N Montana; Wanted to offer to help bring people together and buildconsensus for parking downtown. He commented on how he feels downtown Bozeman andparking is in a reactionary/protectionary state. He also commented on his concern of recentparking discussions which have seemed to focus on UDC parking. He commented that as anowner of a hotel he feels like he is being specifically singled out to provide the lion's share offinancing for future facilities. He commented on current rates, the downtown improvement planand the price of the Parking Garage. He offered to help organize a task force to bring somepositive influence on the downtown parking situation.E.Consent Aqenda1. Approve the Parking Program Manager to sign Estoppel Certificate andConsent to Collateral Assignment of Parking License and Assumption Agreementwith Etha Hotel, LLC. (Exh¡b¡t 3)2. Approve the Parking Program Manager to sign Estoppel Certificate and Consentto Collateral Assignment of Parking Agreement and Assumption Agreement withEtha Hotel, LLC. (Exhibit a)Chair Naumann explained that under consent the procedure is to accept a motion approving the consentitems and the only other option would be for a commissioner to request to remove the item to discuss.Committee Member - Kelly Wiseman : 2ndMayor - Cynthia Andrus: AbsentCommittee Member - Ben Lloyd: ApproveCommittee Member - Chris Naumann: ApproveCommittee Member - James Ness: AbsentCommittee Chair - Pamela Bryan: ApproveWinston:Committee Member - Kelly V/iseman : ApproveCommittee Member - Mark Egge: AbsentStaff - Ed Meece: N\AF. Action ltems1. 2019 Annual Appointments (Parking Commission By-Laws) (Exhibit 5)* Chair (1); Vice-Chair (1); Admínistrative Review Board (3) Chair Naumann informed the Parking Commission that he will be stepping down from the ParkingCommission Board. He very clearly wants to eliminate any perception of conflict of interest with the otherboards he is serving on. He stated that this will be his last meeting.Chair Naumann pointed out that the Chair and Vice-Chair make up 213 of the Administrative Review Board.He reiterated that we need to appoint a Chair and Vice-Chair, and they along with a third member serve asthe Executive Committee. lf desired these three could serve as the inaugural Administrative Review Board.Commissioner Bryan stated that she would be happy to step in as Chairman for the months of April, Mayand June, which is the remainder of her term as a Commissioner. She also stated that she has heard fromJim Ness and he has stated he would be willing to serve as an officer. She suggested voting him as ViceChair.Commissioner Lloyd motions to vote Pamela Bryan as Chair and Jim Ness as Vtce-Chair, which wasseconded by Kelly Wiseman. The motion was approved.Committee Member - Kelly Wiseman : 2ndMayor - Cynthia Andrus: AbsentCommittee Member - Ben Lloyd: ApproveCommittee Member - Chris Naumann: ApproveCommittee Member - James Ness: AbsentCommittee Member - Shasta Winston: ApproveCommittee Member - Kelly Wiseman : ApproveCommittee Member - Mark Esse: AbsentStaff - Ed Meece: N\AChair Naumann stated that the third member of the executive committee is currently Commissioner Eggeand asked for a motion to have him serve as the third member of the Administrative Review Board.Committee Member - Kelly Wiseman : 2ndMayor - Cynthia Andrus: AbsentCommittee Member - Ben Lloyd: ApproveCommittee Member - Chris Naumann: ApproveCommittee Member - James Ness: AbsentCommittee Chair - Pamela Bryan: ApproveCommittee Member - Shasta Winston: ApproveCommittee Member - Kelly Wiseman : ApproveCommittee Member - Mark Esse: AbsentStaff - Ed Meece: N\AChair Naumann brings up the motion to approve the Executive Board to serve as the inaugural ExecutiveReview board committee:Mayor - Cynthia Andrus: Absent Committee Member - James Ness: AbsentCommittee Chair - Pamela Bryan: Approve- Shasta Vy'inston:Committee Member - Kelly Wiseman : ApproveCommittee Member - Mark Egge: AbsentStaff - Ed Meece:N\A2. Discuss/Approve/Deny Resolution 2019-03, A RESOLUTION OF THE BOZEMANPARKING COMMISSION OF THE CIW OF BOZEMAN, MONTANA, ACKNOWLEDGINGRECE|PT OF THE UPDATED (2019) DOWNTOWN TMPROVEMENT PLAN ANDRECOGNIZING THE ALIGNMENT OF THE PARKING RELATED ELEMENTS CONTAINEDTHERETN W|TH ELEMENTS OF THE ADOPTED (2016) DOWNTOWN STRATEGIC PARKINGMANAGEMENT PLAN.Brit Fontenot, Director of Economic Development, explained the consent agenda documents beingdiscussed under these two items. He commented on the alignment of plans in order to accomplish goalsand the success of plans.Commissioner Lloyd asked about the alignment of the plan and if the consultants made any significantchanges that were not in alignment with the downtown strategic parking plan or are not on the list thatshould be.Commissioner Bryan wanted to note that accepting this resolution does not mean we are approving therecommendations in the plan. They are distinctively different actions and accepting the resolution simplymeans we are accepting receipt of the plan and acknowledging alignment of the plan.ly Wiseman: MotionCommittee Member - Shasta Winston: 2ndAndrus: AbsentCommittee Member - Ben Lloyd: ApproveCommittee Member - Chris Naumann: ApproveCommittee Member - James Ness: AbsentCnmmifteeMember - Shasta Winston:AnnroveCommittee Member - Kelly Wiseman : ApproveCommittee Member - Mark Egge: AbsentStaff - Ed Meece: N\A3. Annual City of Bozeman Ethics Training for Boards & CommitteesBrit Fontenot led the annual Ethics training for the Parking Commission.tt.Parkinq Proqram Manaoer Report(Exhibit 7) Brit Fontenot explained how Mr. Meece has been working with T2 to improve the technology for a moreaccurate capture rate of licenses plate and data collection. He pointed out that Mr. Meece has been dealingwith the vendor for some time now to make this right.Commissioner Bryan asked if there is any sense of timing for the improvements to this system.Mr. Fontenot commented that a new sensor has been installed and is being tested.Mr, Fontenot commented on a scooter proposal for the City of Bozeman and how it has been forwarded tothe City Manager.Chair Naumann stated that he is skeptical about the local proposal. He pointed out big differences ofscooters in our local community.Commissioner Bryan asked that the Parking Commission be involved at the appropriate time since therewill be parking involved.Mr. Fontenot also pointed out that part of the budget includes a software to turn voicemails into texts andsend them directly to the Parking Officers in the field,Commissioner Bryan asked about seeing a draft budget.H. New BusinessCommissioner Bryan thanked Chris Naumann on his years of service and how she has enjoyed workingand serving on the Parking Commission with him.Adiournment.09:06:02 AM (01:33:33)J.Upcominq lssues (Tentative):April 2019:*Continue consideration request to re-categorize up to 107 monthly garageparking perm¡ts to UDC permits (25 years); from 2114119.*Review Lease Limit Calculator (revised w/Rick Williams)--Peak Occupancy Data Points & UDC/Hotel formula*Downtown Parking Sites Feasibility Analysis UpdateThe next Bozeman Parkinq Commission meetinq w¡ll be held A7:30 am. at Gitv Hall. Bozeman Parking Commission meetings are open to all members of thepublic. lf you have a disability that requires assistance please contact ourADA Goordinator, Chuck Winn 582-2307.