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HomeMy WebLinkAboutEx 1 BPC 81320 July 20 Minutes7Via WebEx:5bdec5 1d060f2f5337ba bf60cf2aBOZEMAN PARKING COMMISSIONMINUTESThursday, July 9,2020 @ 7:30 AMThis meet¡ng w¡ll be held v¡a WebEx, âtr online videoconferenc¡ng system. You can jo¡n this meet¡ng:Via Phone: This is for listening only if you cannot watch the video stream or Channel 190United States Toll.United States Toll+1-408-418-9388Show all qlobal call-in numbersAccess code: 146 193 3098lf you are interested in commenting in writing on items on the agenda please send an email toemeece@bozeman.net prior to 12:00 pm on Wednesday, July 8,2020.You can also comment by joining the WebEx meeting. lf you do join the WebEx meeting, weask you please be patient in helping us work through this online meeting.lf you are not able to join the WebEx meeting and would like to provide oral comment you maysend a request to emeece@bozeman.net with your phone number, the item(s) you wish tocomment on, and the Parking Manager will call you during the meeting to provide comment.You may also send the above information via text to 406-579-2494. As always, the meetingwill be streamed through the City of Bozeman's website (click 'Streaming Live' in the dropdown menu) and available in the city on cable channel 190.A. Gall tO Ofdef - 7:30 AM - city commission chamber, city Hall, l2l North Rouse07:36 AMB. Changes to the AgendaC. lntroduction of New Commissioners 2Committee Member - James Ness: PresentStaff - Ed Meece: PresentCommittee Member - Paul Neubauer: PresentD. Approval of minutes for March 12,2020 (Exhibit I )Committee Member - Mark Egge: MotionBoard Member - Kellv Pohl: 2ndStaff - Ed Meece: N\AE. Public Comment - Members of the audience or their agent may beinvited to present testimony or ev¡dence. To be recognized, each persondesiring to give testimony or evidence shall step fonruard and, after beingrecogn¡zed, give their name and address for the record. The presiding officermay establish a time frame for each public comment but in no case shall suchtimeframe be less than three (3) minutes per speaker. The presiding officer maylengthen or shorten the time allotted for public testimony.Mike Harrelson, 1119 S 3'd Ave; Commented on the Resolution 2020-04, and his disappointment ofconsidering a price increase in the parking districts.Ashley Ogle, 5 East Lamme; Commented on the Passport Lab App and her concern about paid on-street parking in downtown Bozeman. She also commented on raising rates in the parking garage andbelieves rates should hold for the next year based on the current economic uncertainty. She would alsolike to have the federal agreement with the parking garage reviewed and does not believe that permitholders are under-paying.Erik Nelson; Commented on his concern about the raising rates for parking in BozemanPat Flaherty, 1003 S Grand; Commented on the budgeted expense of the Parking Commission andpoints out his concern regarding the increased prices in the parking district. 3F. Ex Parte Disclosures of Parking GommissionersNoneG. lntroduction of new Economic Development staff Dani Hess(Neighborhoods Coordinator) and Michael Vesilik (Eco. Dev. Specialist).Brit Fontenot introduced Dani Hess (Neighborhood Coordinator) and Michael Vesilik (EconomicDevelopment Specialist) and explained their roles in the Economic Development Department.H. Action ltems1. Resolution 2020-04 A RESOLUTION OF THE BOZEMAN PARKINGCOMMISSION OF THE CITY OF BOZEMAN, MONTANA, APPROVING ASOFTWARE LICENSE, EQUIPMENT, AND SERVICES AGREEMENT WITHPASSPORT LABS, INC., FOR IMPLEMENTATION OF A MOBILE PARKINGPAYMENT APPLICATION; AND AUTHORIZING THE PARKING PROGRAMMANAGER TO SIGN THE AGREEMENT. (Exhibit 2)Mr. Meece explained the Passport Labs parking app and how it will positively benefit the parkingexperience downtown. He discussed the history of the software, and the prices in the contractagreement. Mr. Meece also reassured that the app is not for the purpose of establishing paid on-streetparking in downtown Bozeman. However, it could be utilized for that purpose if such a decision is made.Chair Ness commented on the Passport App, and his support of the app to create a more positiveparking experience for the public.Deputy Mayor Andrus asked about the time frame when the app would be implemented. She alsoquestioned the accessibility to the technical support and costs related to the support.Board Member- Paul Neubauer: 2ndStaff - Ed Meece: N\AThere was no public comment.21 2. Resolution 2020-05 A RESOLUTION OF THE BOZEMAN PARKINGCOMMISSION OF THE CITY OF BOZEMAN, MONTANA, RECOMMENDINGA CHANGE TO THE ANNUAL FEES FOR NEW AND RENEWING PARKING 4PERMITS ISSUED IN THE RESIDENTIAL PARKING PERMIT DISTRICTS(MSU & BHS). (Exhibit 3)Mr. Meece explained the history of the Residential Parking Districts and the annual review process forthe district. He explained the incremental increase in parking permits, and how the district is supposedto be fiscally self-sustaining.Dani Hess explained the process of informing the public of the price increase, and how the City hascreated a mailing to explain the rate increase.Mr. Fontenot commented on the team effort to inform the public about the residential districts, and whythe price increase is suggested.Mr. Meece gave credit to Dani Hess and Mike Vesilik, and addressed the issue of using citations to payfor the cost of the parking district. He also pointed out that from a legal standpoint the code states thatthe district must pay for itself.Police Deputy Chief Jim Veltkamp explained the process of officers issuing citations and the revenuegenerated for the city. He explained how these revenues go into the General Fund and it is consideredpoor practice to fund operations with citation revenue.Commissioner Pohl applauded the city staff on their effort to inform the public. She questions the feeincrease, the original intent and viability of the program, and if the district has the ability to sustain itself.Commissioner Egge discussed the cost per year for the district to operate. He stated that there areapproximately 6500 available parking spaces within the district, a majority of which are not utilized.Commissioner Neubauer questioned the self-funding of the district, and asked about MSU subsidizingor helping to support the district. He also asked about the opportunity to reduce enforcement costs.Chair Ness asked if the district has ever in its history broke even or paid for itself. He questioned if thereany specific rules, or code, that directs the commission on what to do if the program is not self-funding.Mr. Meece explained how the parking department currently operates close to its budget.Deputy Mayor Andrus asked about the application process, and the guest permits in the residentialdistrict.Laurae Clark explained the guest permit process, as assisted by the Finance Department.Public Comment:Cory Lawrence, 7 E Beall St; Stated his point of view about the permit holders and the ratesKathy Powell, 1215 S 3'd, Commented on the improved quality of the neighborhood due to the parkingdistrict. She also asked that the parking district keep the permits at $30 this year.Pat Flaherty, 1303 S Grand Ave; Commented on the cost and reducing the price of permits, he alsocommented on the fine revenue being used to lower permit costs.James Timmer, 81 I S 6th Ave, Commented on the sustainability of the parking system, and how it shouldbe reviewed to become more sustainable.Commissioner Neubauer commented on the privilege to park in front of your residence. He commentedon running the parking districts more like a benefit district. 5Commissioner Egge stated that it was important to make the district balance fiscally.Commissioner Pohl would like the staff to think about the long term performance of the parking district.She would also like to evaluate the tools being used to manage parking currently.Chair Ness pointed out the value of the parking district to the public and the neighborhoods. Hecommented on the breakeven point. He discouraged using citations as revenue. He suggested a smallincrease for this year.Commissioner Paul offers an amendment to the resolution to change the increase fee to $35 instead of$45Committee Member - Mark Esse: MotionBoard Member - PaulDeputv Mavor - CvnthiaStaff- Ed Meece: N\ACommittee Member - PaulMotion carries 3 to 13. Resolution 2020-06 A RESOLUTION OF THE BOZEMAN PARKINGCOMMISSION OF THE CITY OF BOZEMAN, MONTANA, INCREASING THECOST OF PARKING LEASES AT THE BRIDGER DOWNTOWN PARKINGGARAGE AND BLACK, ROUSE, N. WILLSON, AND S. WILLSON SURFACELOTS. (Exhibit 4)Mr. Meece explained the reason for reviewing the rates and why the rate increase is proposed. Thesuggested rate increase is $95 for main garage - monthly, $100 main garage - UDC, $110 for basementUDC and $75 for surface lots - monthly. He stated how current pricing does not coincide with currentfunding of the parking garage.Mr. Fine pointed out that we need to understand what type of parking is in demand in the parking garage,and the demand/pricing relationships as part of planning for a potential new garage.Commissioner Egge asked about the availability of monthly permits in the garage.Laurae Clark explained that there are roughly 25 to 30 permits available in the garage and the waitlistwas recently cleared.Commissioner Pohlasked about the current garage pnctng process.Mr. Fine explained the increase in pricing and the value of the garage. He also explained why theappropriate rate is important to find for the future development of downtown.Commissioner Pohl asked about the current demand of the garage and if rates would go into effect asof January 2021. 6Mr. Meece explained that we are not at capacity in the Parking Garage and how the balance betweencapacity and price is being calculated.Public Comment:Cory Lawrence,24 W Mendenhall; Encourages no action on this item. He pointed outthat, as a UDCholder and member of the downtown improvement district he would like more discussion on the rates inthe garage.Commissioner Egge commented on the increase price percentage rate.Commissioner Pohl commented on the timing of the fee increase.Commissioner Neubauer pointed out that the UDC options seems inexpensive compared to having tobuild parking to meet building requirements.Chair Ness suggested taking another 30 days to gather more information.Commissioner Egge moved to table the ResolutionBoard Member - Kellv Pohl: 2ndDeputv Mavor - Cvnthia Andrus: N\AStaff - Ed Meece: N\A4. Appoint Parking Commissioner Paul Neubauer to Administrative ReviewBoardl. Parking Program Manager ReportExhibit 5J. New BusinessK. Adjournment.The meeting was adjourned at 10:28 amThe next Bozeman Parking Gommission meeting will be held August l3th2020,7:30 am, at Gity Hall. 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