08-09-89 Parking Comm MinutesParking Commission
August 9, 1989 4:00 PM Conference Room
Attending: Chairman Gordon Pirrie, Gary McCarthy, Don Hossack, Ed Gallagher, Don Halver, Mike
Baker and Bill Goodman of Remax Realty.
Trippett Lease Lot
Mr. Goodman stated to the commission that Remax has purchased the Devonshire building including
the south 7 ft 6 in. of the parking lot behind the building. This is on the lot that Ed Tripped is using as
a lease lot. Remax would like to have four or five parking spaces in the front row of the parking lot free
and then pay for the remaining spaces in that row on a long term lease. After much discussion it was
decided that Mr. Goodman should try to work out a compromise with Mr. Trippett, as he does lease this
lot to the city and could cancel his lease with the city on 30 days notice at any time. It would be in the
best interest of both parties to work out some compromise for as long as the lot is used for parking. C
Pirrie stated the commission could suggest to Mr. Trippett that they felt this to be a good compromise,
and since he doesn't own the property, he would be forfeiting a small amount of lease rental, but on the
other hand he'd probably come out better as Remax will be leasing the other spaces on a long term
basis. Mr. Goodman agreed with the commission and will contact Mr. Trippett.
Light Poles
C Pirrie stated he'd been told the light poles for First Alley West and the parking lots have arrived in
town and should be installed soon. He also stated Mayor Kennedy had suggested purchasing the poles
that had arrived earlier, (which were the wrong size) at a reduced price if possible, and use them in
• other lots at a later date. Mayor Kennedy is working on that with the supplier.
Budget
Don Halver stated they are $17,000 short of balancing the budget for the parking commission. Part of
the problem is the last year or so the expenditures for maintenance of the parking lots, and overtime
fine revenue is down by $9,000 over the previous year, and $12,000 over the '86287 year. After much
discussion Don stated the problem may have to be solved after the budget deadline of August 14th as
there are no easy solutions to the problem. Don felt the commission could go with an 'out of balance'
request temporarily. Mike Baker felt $2500 could be cut from his maintenance line item this year.
The commission needs to review revenue sources for possible increases. Gary stated that Chief Clarks'
input is needed also, and he's out of town now.
OWeil Lot
Plans were reviewed from both Brinkman & Lenon and the Public Works Dept. The commission
agreed and recommended the PWD design for the lot improvement. The ARC will review the PWD
design at their meeting on 8/9 and also the City Development Committee on 8/10. There was
discussion of benches and placement of lights and landscaping in and around the lot.
Parking Commission Status
There was discussion of membership of the commission and previous suggestions of becoming an
advisory board only, thereby making it legal to appoint non -city residents members. The committee
asked the secretary to write the Mayor and Council asking them to take whatever action necessary at
the next council meeting to officially change their status to that of 'Advisory Board'.
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Meeting adjourned at 4:50 PM.