Bismarck Parking Authority - Board Meeting Minutes
Board Meeting Minutes
BISMARCK MUNICIPAL PARKING AUTHORITY
MEETING MINUTES
APRIL 10, 2014
The Bismarck Municipal Parking Authority met in regular session on the above date at 9:00 A.M. in the David J Blackstead meeting room in the City-County Building, 221 N 5th St., Bismarck, North Dakota. Chairman Jim Christianson presided.
Members present: Jim Christianson, Claire Anne Holmberg, Brian Peterson, Russ Kadlec and Dina Baird
Members absent: None
Staff Members: Rocky Gordon, Sue Schaff, and Dennis Torgerson
Jason
Others present: Chad Faass, LeeAnn Eckroth, Steve Saunders, and
Parrell Grossman
MINUTES
Chairman Jim Christianson called for consideration of the minutes of the March 13, 2014 meeting.
MOTION A motion was made by Claire Anne Holmberg, seconded by Brian Peterson and unanimously approved by all members present that the
minutes of the March 13, 2014 meeting be approved.
REVIEW OF FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
MOTION: A motion was made by Brian Peterson, seconded by Russ Kadlec
with a roll call vote, Russ-aye, Claire Anne-aye, Dina-aye, Brian-aye and Jim-aye to approve the March financial statement.
REPORT ON COST OF REPLACEMENT OF THIRD & MAIN RAMP TICKET DISPENSERS
MOTION: A motion was made by Claire Anne Holmberg, seconded by Dina
Baird with a roll call vote Russ-aye, Claire Anne-aye, Dina-aye,
Brian-aye and Jim-aye to approve the purchase of entry ticket
dispensers for the Third & Main Ramp from Amano McGann for
$14,170.00
PARKING DECK NAMES ON NEW RAMP
Claire Anne Holmberg presented a list of well known Author’s names for the decks on the new ramp. Discussion was held about a framed plaque with the author’s biography be placed by the elevators. Russ and Parrell were also recognized for their help on the selection of names.
MOTION: A motion was made by Russ Kadlec, seconded by Dina Baird,
with a roll call vote, Russ-aye, Claire Anne-aye, Dina-aye, Brian-aye
and Jim-aye to approve the recommended author’s names with a
framed biography by the elevators.
APPEARANCE BY STEVE SAUNDERS REGARDING A TRANSPORTATION HUB
Steve Saunders presented information about a TIGER Grant that is available from the Federal DOT for funding the planning phase of a transportation hub on South Fifth Street.
MOTION: A motion was made by Brian Peterson, seconded by Claire Anne
Holmberg with a roll call vote Russ-aye, Claire Anne-aye, Dina-aye,
Brian-aye and Jim-aye to authorize Jim to sign a letter of support
for the project.
APPEARANCE BY CHAD FAASS ON SIGNAGE
Chad Faass appeared before the Board with a sample of signage to ask for elevator lobby signage and way finding signs into the Ramp.
MOTION: A motion was made by Brian Peterson, seconded by Russ Kadlec,
with a roll call vote, Russ-aye, Claire Anne-aye, Dina-aye,
Brian-aye and Jim-aye to support the signage concepts and way
finding signs for the Parkade Ramp.
Rocky Gordon was asked to meet with Dave Nelson, Chad and other business owners in the Gulch Block for ideas on signage.
UPDATES ON PROJECTS IN PROGRESS
Rocky Gordon reported that the Parkade Remodel project was progressing.
Dennis Torgerson reported that work progresses on the Sixth Street Ramp construction.
Rocky Gordon reported that he has gotten approval from the insurance company to hire a consultant to try to match the material on the Skywalk.
Rocky Gordon reported that the ads for the Galleria Paving project will run on April 11 and 18th with the bid opening to be May 7, 2014 at 4:00 PM at the David J Blackstead Room.
Rocky Gordon reported that he entered into an agreement with Prairie Engineering for the mechanical equipment evaluation on an hourly basis not to exceed $1500.00 for the Parkade Building.
Rocky Gordon reported that Testing on the Galleria Ramp will begin May 12 with estimated completion by May 15th.
OTHER BUSINESS
REVIEW PAY REQUESTS
MOTION: A motion was made by Claire Anne Holmberg, seconded by Dina Baird with a roll call vote, Russ-aye, Claire Anne-aye, Dina-aye, Brian-aye
and Jim-aye to approve the pay requests for the Parkade remodel.
ADJOURNMENT
There being no further business, Chairman Jim Christianson declared the Bismarck Municipal Parking Authority adjourned at 9:57 A.M. and will meet again in regular session May 8, 2014.
