Bismarck Parking Authority - Board Meeting Minutes
Board Meeting Minutes
BISMARCK MUNICIPAL PARKING AUTHORITY
MEETING MINUTES
JANUARY 9, 2020
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, Russ Kadlec, Brian Peterson
Kyle Holwagner
Members absent: Dina Baird
Staff Members: Rocky Gordon, Sue Schaff, Dennis Torgerson,
Jeremy Petron, Kyle Snyder, Daniel Nairn,
Others present: Commissioner Shawn Oban, Kate Herzog,
Madison Cermak, Jannelle Combs, Emmeline
Ivy and Dmitry Chernyak
MINUTES
Chairman Jim Christianson called for consideration of the minutes of the December 12, 2019 meeting.
MOTION A motion was made by Brian Peterson, seconded by Russ Kadlec
and unanimously approved by all members present that the minutes
of the December 12, 2019 and December 23, 2019 meetings be approved.
REVIEW OF FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
MOTION: A motion was made by Brian Peterson, seconded by Kyle Holwagner
with a roll call vote, Kyle-aye, Russ-aye, Brian-aye and Jim-aye to
approve the December financial statement.
APPEARANCE BY DMITRIY CHERNYAK-AUDIT PROCEDURES
MOTION: A motion was made by Brian Peterson, seconded by Russ Kadlec
with a roll call vote, Kyle-aye, Russ-aye, Brian-aye and Jim-aye
to not have a separate report for the Parking Authority since it is
incorporated into the City’s audit. There will be a substantial
cost savings.
UPDATE ON TECHNOLOGY UPGRADES
MOTION: A motion was made by Kyle Holwagner, seconded by Russ Kadlec
with a roll call vote, Kyle-aye, Russ-aye, Brian-aye and Jim-aye
to approve a paystation for the 6th and Thayer Ramp at a cost
of $48,000. The purchase was previously approved as a single
source purchase by the City Commission.
UPDATE ON PARKADE REPAIR PROJECT
Rocky Gordon reported the repairs are going well. The shoring has been started. There are some minor costs from Sanford to move some walls for the shoring and asbestos testing.
MOTION: A motion was made by Brian Peterson, seconded by Kyle Holwagner
with a roll call vote, Kyle-aye, Russ-aye, Brian-aye and Jim-aye to
approve payment of the additional Sanford costs.
REVIEW PARKING RATES
MOTION: A motion was made by Kyle Holwagner, seconded by Brian Peterson
with a roll call vote, Kyle-aye, Russ-aye, Brian-aye and Jim-aye to
approve the following rate increases effective March 1, 2020.
Monthly=$60, Surface Lot=$60, Ramp rooftop=$36, Surface Alley
3rd&Main=$66, Reserved Area-3rd Street=$71, Hourly=$1.50,
Daily Rate=$8, Park Smart Coupons=$.75, Day Pass=$4.00, Back
Lot-BNC Parking up to $61, Night Rate=$24.00
The remaining rates will be reviewed at the next meeting.
REVIEW THIRD & MAIN AFTER HOURS USAGE----Tabled to the next meeting
REVIEW PROPOSAL ON EQUIPMENT UPGRADE
The technology committee was asked to continue research on upgrading and expanding our current system.
OTHER BUSINESS
ADJOURNMENT
There being no further business, Chairman Jim Christianson declared the Bismarck Municipal Parking Authority adjourned at 10:10 A.M. and will meet again in regular session February 13, 2020.
ROCKY GORDON, SECRETARY
