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HomeMy WebLinkAboutEx 1 BPC 3 12 20 Feb 2020 Minutes1 BOZEMAN PARKING COMMISSION AGENDA Thursday, February 13, 2020 @ 7:30 AM A. Call to Order - 7:30 AM – City Commission Chamber, City Hall, 121 North Rouse 07:33:43 AM (00:02:24) Deputy Mayor - Cynthia Andrus: Present Committee Member - James Ness: Present Committee Member - Shasta Winston: Absent Committee Member - Kelly Wiseman : Present Committee Member - Mark Egge: Absent Staff - Ed Meece: Present Committee Member - Paul Neubauer: Present Board Member - Randy Carpenter: Absent Board Member - Kelly Pohl: Present B. Changes to the Agenda None C. Introduction of New Commissioners D. Approval of minutes for January 9, 2020 (Exhibit 1) Committee Member - Paul Neubauer: Motion Committee Member - Kelly Wiseman : 2nd Committee Member - James Ness: Approve Committee Member - Shasta Winston: Absent Committee Member - Kelly Wiseman : Approve Committee Member - Mark Egge: Absent Staff - Ed Meece: N\A Committee Member - Paul Neubauer: Approve Board Member - Randy Carpenter: Absent Board Member - Kelly Pohl: Approve 2 E. Public Comment – Members of the audience or their agent may be invited to present testimony or evidence. To be recognized, each person desiring to give testimony or evidence shall step forward and, after being recognized, give their name and address for the record. The presiding officer may establish a time frame for each public comment but in no case shall such timeframe be less than three (3) minutes per speaker. The presiding officer may lengthen or shorten the time allotted for public testimony. Larry Barnard, 439 N Grand Ave; Suggested a few more criteria to use for the parking benefit district and distributed a handout that listed his criteria. Aaron Parker, 401 N Grand Ave; Commented on parking benefit zones, employees, and the livelihood of downtown. He also pointed out how biking and the trail system should be an alternative focus of the downtown. Brian Leland, 528 N Bozeman Ave; Pointed out the street curb cut for driveways, and encouraged the use of parking in front of your own driveway to add additional parking. Ashley Ogle, 5 E Lamme St; Commented on the sensitivity of the downtown parking situation, and how more restrictions on downtown parking may have unwanted consequences. 07:45:28 AM (00:14:10) F. Ex Parte Disclosures of Parking Commissioners None G. Action Items 1. Update from Parking Program Manager on Ordinance 2033 Mr. Meece explained that Ordinance #2033 (Parking Benefit Zones) was discussed by the Bozeman City Commission on February 3, 2020. He commented on the City Commission’s concerns about the driver/dwelling permit allocation recommendations, and how the parking benefit zones would be operated and enforced. He also discussed staff’s recommendation that apartment residents (5 or more dwellings in a building) 3 would not be able to purchase resident parking permits but could purchase commuter permits, depending on their availability. 07:52:35 AM (00:21:16) Commissioner Neubauer asked about the ordinance, and how changes to the benefit zone would be handled. His hope is to hear opinions of the residents, and business owners, and how they would like to see it implemented. He would like to see the parking commission have the ability to make changes easily and quickly. Commissioner Wiseman pointed out that the current rules in Ordinance #2033 seem very tight, and he is concerned about the management of the benefit zone. He commented on the lack of data available and would like to see more information. 08:01:39 AM (00:30:20) Commissioner Pohl discussed how Ordinance # 2033 handles the high density buildings (apartments). Mr. Meece stated that the intention of a parking benefit zone is to ‘fix’ an area where occupancy exceeds 85%. He pointed out the boundaries should be smaller, rather than larger, and that it is a tool to use when managing parking. David Fine stated that pricing is key to a well-managed district. The price of commuter permits, and subsidized permits, need to cover the costs of managing the district. 08:06:57 AM (00:35:39) Commissioner Pohl pointed out that we need to strike a balance of predictability and flexibility. Chair Ness agrees that finding a flexible balance that works is very important with a parking benefit district. Deputy Mayor Andrus stated that she would like to see certain areas more flexible. She asked for more clarity with the permit regulation. She also would like to hear about grandfathering exceptions within the benefit district. Commissioner Wiseman pointed out that the pricing and availability of permits would directly contribute to the number of permits. He also would 4 like to hear the distinction between the Downtown Parking Benefit district and the Residential Districts. 08:23:46 AM (00:52:28) Mr. Meece pointed out the differences between a parking benefits zone and a residential parking district. He also stated that one of the similarities is that the district or zone must generate sufficient permit revenue to cover the cost of administration and enforcement. Deputy Mayor Andrus asked if the residential districts pay for themselves presently. Mr. Meece confirmed that at this time the Residential Permit Districts do not cover their own costs. Commissioner Wiseman asked if the fines from citations are applied to the district. He also cautioned of the tension that occurs at the borders of residential parking districts where spill over happens. 08:31:15 AM (00:59:56) Deputy Mayor Andrus stated that the Parking Commission must remember who they are providing parking for. Brit Fontenot further commented on the impact of districts on the next blocks over. Chair Ness commented on the benefits of shared parking, and management of the high density impact around Downtown. Commissioner Pohl stated that the Parking Benefit District is just one of many tools to manage parking. Jeff Orange, Planning Consultant from Seattle; Pointed out that collecting data is essential to the parking management process. He encourages more data collection. He stated that traditionally parking districts do not make money. He voiced his concerns for apartments within the area. Brian Leland, 528 N Bozeman Ave; Commented that parking districts should go through the City Commission, and not a volunteer board. He pointed out that work force permits should be addressed. He commented on the acres of parking at the Fair Grounds, and how that could be utilized by a rideshare program. 5 2. Re-schedule of March, April, and/or May Parking Commission meetings (Chairman Ness) Chair Ness stated that he has work conflicts for the next three months and will be reaching out to find alternative dates that will work for board members. H. Parking Program Manager Report (Exhibit 2) 08:48:39 AM (01:17:21) Chair Ness recognized the Parking Division for receiving the Impact Award received from T2 Systems, and the success of implementing new technology into Bozeman’s parking system. Mr. Meece discussed a concept of a new innovative program which would allow parking citations be worked off through shared community resources. Brit Fontenot pointed out that this is an engagement effort for parking issues. Mr. Meece thanked Brandi Higgins for automating the monthly financial report for the Parking Services Division. He also noted that both revenues and expenditures are doing well at this time. Commissioner Neubauer asked about the management of the North 7th private parking lot. Mr. Meece stated that he explained how the city can assist with private parking citations, and shared parking, as part of their lot management. Commissioner Wiseman asked about the status of gathering occupancy data in the High School Parking District. Mr. Meece replied that this effort is still on the list for attention. Chair Ness discussed the benefits having the parking division help patrol and manage private parking lots, using his experience with Big Sky Western Bank as an example. I. New Business 6 None J. Adjournment. 08:59:07 AM (01:27:49) The next Bozeman Parking Commission meeting will be held April 9, 2020, 7:30 am, at City Hall. 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