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01-19-88 Parking Comm Minutesr • January 19, 1988 PARKING COMMISSION 4:00 P.M. ATTENDING: Chairman Gordon Pirrie, Commission members Bob Ivey, Gary McCarthy, Chief Ad Clark, Howard Fryett, Mayor Ed Kennedy, Wayne Saverud, Ross Plambeck of COD, Nick Haren of Chamber of Commerce, Susan LaCosta and Jim Thompson, Ed Trippet, Larry Lee, and Roger Hopkins from DIL were also in attendance. K M Parking Lot Proposal Colin Wills, though not present, sent word that he is not in favor of the commission purchasing this lot. Bob Ivey is in favor of the purchase, but feels a counter-offer should be made to the owner. C. Pirrie asked the secretary to check with the City Building Officical and City Attorney as to permits/regulations for this lot, to be discussed at a workshop next week and Feb. commission meeting. Larry 0. Lee, representing K M lot tiw-ner stated that the -owner would like an -answer from commission as soon as possible and in writing so he can pursue other interests if necessary. Bob Braio_Letter/Offer(Block 47, Lots 11 & 12) C. Pirrie asked the secretary to send a letter to Mr. Braig asking for a price figure for his property to be discussed by commission members at next months meeting. Remax/Tom O'Neil Property Offer Gordon read a letter of offer from Tom O'Neil to the commission for his property located at 424 Main, which includes the O'Neil Building and 100' of Main Street frontage for $135,000. The property is offered in "as is" condition. After discussion of requirements for appraisals, counter-offers, etc; Gordon stated he would like to schedule a workshop for the commission early next week to go over all offers and decide on counter-offers. FVCC Appraisal Susan LaCosta, FVCC Board member presented the appraisal report on the two college buildings (Blake Hall, with 50' of Main St. frontage, at $120,000 and Heritage Hall, with 150' of frontage on First Ave. E., at $190,000) that the commission may be interested in purchasing. C. Pirrie asked if they were in a position to sell yet. Ms. LaCosta stated that this was a preliminary meeting to see how the commission felt ... if they are interested in purchasing, and to work out problems; such as leasing back to FVCC for a time if they would purchase. She stated that if the commission is not interested, they should let the Board know in a timely fashion. FVCC is waiting on an opinion from DAD & Dorsey Whitney as to revenue being used for new s' lcture, hopefully by late Feb. or early March. e 1 Parking Commission • Page 2 Gary McCarthy stated he is in favor of the commission considering the purchase of FVCC property and put it in the form of a motion, seconded by Bob Ivey and carried. Mr. Ivey stated that he would like an 'economic feasability study' done before any decisions are made. C. Pirrie asked Howard Fryett to give the commission some information on number of students daily using parking, etc. Chief Clark will have the metermaid q_ather information on parking impact in that area. There was discussion of Community Development having $500,000 for land assemblage to purchase property elsewhere. Parking Lot Revenue C. Pirrie discussed revenue from lots and asked to have the city clerk attend next meeting to explain the computer print-out on the budget. Gary McCarthy stated that First Interstate would look into replacing the parking meters in their lot. Gordon stated some sort of lease agreement could be worked out if they do decide to replace the meters. • Ed Trippet submitted written termination of his lease with the city on his Main St. Parking lot. He asked that the city remove the meter heads and he will post customer parking signs and regulate the lot himself. He also asked that the permit price of his other lot remain at $12 and not be dropped to $3, the commission members agreed. C. Pirrie asked the secretary to advise the PWD of Mr. Trippets request and give a copy of his letter to the City Attorney. Larry Lee stated that he felt that if the commission purchased the FVCC property all of the parking would be centered in that part of town and not be solving the parking problems in other areas. Meeting adjourned at 5:30 PM.