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HomeMy WebLinkAboutExhibit 1 November Meeting Minutes1 BOZEMAN PARKING COMMISSION Minutes Thursday, November 12, 2020 @ 7:30 AM This meeting will be held via WebEx, an online video conferencing system. You can join this meeting: Via WebEx: https://cityofbozeman.webex.com/cityofbozeman/onstage/g.php?MTID=e474bd0d7892dde82be13d32b410718d2 Audio conference: 1-650-479-3208 Call-in toll number (US/Canada) Access code: 126 543 8266 If you are interested in commenting in writing on items on the agenda please send an email to bfontenot@bozeman.net prior to 12:00 pm on Wednesday, November 11, 2020. You can also comment by joining the WebEx meeting. If you do join the WebEx meeting, we ask you please be patient in helping us work through this online meeting. If you are not able to join the WebEx meeting and would like to provide oral comment you may send a request to dfine@bozeman.net with your phone number, the item(s) you wish to comment on, and Staff will call you during the meeting to provide comment. You may also send the above information via text to 406-551-0209. As always, the meeting will be streamed through the City of Bozeman’s website (click ‘Streaming Live’ in the drop down menu) and available in the city on cable channel 190. A. Call to Order - 7:30 AM – City Commission Chamber, City Hall, 121 North Rouse 07:34:40 AM (00:00:13) Mayor - Cynthia Andrus: Present Committee Member – Jim Ness; Absent Committee Member – Mark Egge; Present Committee Member – Paul Neubauer; Present Committee Chair – Randy Carpenter; Present Committee Member – Kelly Pohl; Present Committee Member – Ryan Krueger; Present Committee Member – DeeJay Newell; Present 2 Staff – Brit Fontenot; Present B. Changes to the Agenda None C. Approval of minutes for October 8, 2020 (Exhibit 1) Board Member - Kelly Pohl: Motion Committee Member –Ryan Krueger : 2nd Committee Member - James Ness: Absent Committee Member – Deejay Newell: Approve Committee Member – Ryan Krueger Absent Committee Member - Mark Egge: Approve Staff – Brit Fontanot Committee Member - Paul Neubauer: Approve Board Member - Randy Carpenter: Approve Board Member - Kelly Pohl: Approve Approval as amended. D. 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. David Kack commented about a park and ride lot at the Fairgrounds and the proposal that will open in December. He stated that the funding is partially Federal money and he would like to put together an application to submit in December. Ashley Ogle, commented on the Climate Plan and was concerned with eliminating parking minimum requirements downtown. She also commented on F2 and looking at the downtown parking issues. E. Ex Parte Disclosures of Parking Commissioners None F. Action Items 3 1. Resolution 2020-10 A RESOLUTION OF THE BOZEMAN PARKING COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF BOZEMAN, MONTANA, ENDORSING THE BOZEMAN CIMATE PLAN. (Fontenot) (Exhibit 2) David Kack pointed out that parking is a transportation function and that we need to think about the broader transportation impact. Commissioner Pohl spoke to hear motion Commissioner Neubauer remarked on the resolution and his concerns. Commissioner Egge asked about amending the resolution. Commissioner Krueger commented on the resolution and procedures. Commissioner Carpenter stated his support. Commissioner Egge noted his view of the resolution. Commissioner Pohl wants to make Commissioner Neubauer comfortable with his decision of the support of the resolution. Board Member - Kelly Pohl: Motion Board Member - Randy Carpenter: 2nd Mayor - Cynthia Andrus: N/A Committee Member - James Ness: Absent Committee Member – Ryan Kueger: Approve Committee Member – Deejay Newell; Approve Committee Member - Mark Egge: Approve Staff – Brit Fontenot: N\A Committee Member - Paul Neubauer: Disapprove Board Member - Randy Carpenter: Approve Board Member - Kelly Pohl: Approve Motion carries 5:1 2. Engagement Plan Review (Hess) (Exhibit 3) Dani Hess explained the Engagement Plan and the implementation. Mr. Fontenot commented on his concerns with the engagement strategy. Commissioner Neubauer mentioned his concerns and cost and value. Mr. Fontenot explained how Rick Williams experience and expertise on parking in Bozeman is an important resource. 4 Discussion ensued. Commissioner Pohl pointed out the opportunity to engage and interact online. Commissioner Krueger commented on his concern about the plan and also pointed out how they align with the strategic parking plan. Dani Hess pointed out that best practice policies are important to implement. Public Comment Kathy Powell gave her views and opinions on the topic and pointed out that she would like the town of Missoula’s parking to be taken into consideration. G. Parking Program Manager Report (Fontenot) (Exhibit 4) Mr. Fontenot explained the Parking management report. He commented on the hiring process, the parking department’s vehicle and the new process for removing snow. Commissioner Pohl asked about occupancy data Discussion followed City Treasurer Clark explained the numbers and how some renewals are annual and will reflect next month. Commissioner Neubauer commented on the occupancy data in the garage and his view on the value of parking downtown. Exhibit 4.1,Exhibit 4.2 H. New Business Commissioner Egge remarked about the December meeting and possibility of doing a work session and discussion on the strategic parking plan. I. Adjournment. 09:02:12 AM (01:27:45) The next Bozeman Parking Commission meeting will be held December 10th 2020, 7:30 am, at City Hall. Bozeman Parking Commission meetings are open to all members of the public. If you have a disability that requires assistance please contact our ADA Coordinator, Mike Gray 582-3232.