BISMARCK MUNICIPAL PARKING AUTHORITY
MEETING MINUTES
JULY 12, 2012
The Bismarck Municipal Parking Authority met in regular session on the above date at 9:00 A.M. in the second floor conference room in the City-County Building, 221 N 5th St., Bismarck, North Dakota. Chairman Jim Christianson presided.
Members present: Jim Christianson, Chuck Hale, Brian Peterson, Claire Anne Holmberg and Dina Baird
Members absent: None
Staff Members: Rocky Gordon, Dennis Torgerson, Jason Tomanek, Sue Schaff
Others present: Kate Herzog, Claudia Masseth and LeAnn Eckroth
MINUTES
Chairman Jim Christianson called for consideration of the minutes of the June 21, 2012 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 June 21, 2012 meeting be approved.
REVIEW OF FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
MOTION: A motion was made by Brian Peterson, seconded by Chuck Hale and unanimously approved by all members present to approve the June financial statement.
MANAGEMENT REVIEW
MOTION: A motion was made by Chuck Hale, seconded by Claire Anne Holmberg and unanimously approved by all members present to approve the management fee schedule changes and extend the contract for another year.
REVIEW OF AFTERHOURS PARKING
General discussion was held about afterhours parking. Management was asked to get a ticket count for the free parking usage at the Third & Main Ramp. Chuck Hale reported that he will get a bid for an elevator camera at the Third & Main Ramp.
MARKETING PROGRAM
MOTION: A motion was made by Brian Peterson, seconded by Dina Baird to approve a radio advertising campaign up to $5,000. Roll Call vote was called. Chuck Hale-No, Claire Anne-No, Jim Christianson-No, Brian Peterson-Yes, Dina Baird-Yes.
Motion Failed.
UPDATE ON PARKADE LEASING AND IMPROVEMENTS
General discussion was held about the Parkade improvements. The next step is to get the Medcenter Lease completed and to proceed with the corridor remodeling plans.
DISCUSS CITY OF BISMARCK ADMINISTRATION FEES
Tabled until the next meeting.
OTHER BUSINESS
Jim Christianson reported that Prairie Engineering will begin to work on the lighting study shortly for the Third & Main Ramp.
ADJOURNMENT
There being no further business, Chairman Jim Christianson declared the Bismarck Municipal Parking Authority adjourned at 9:54 A.M. and will meet again in regular session August 9, 2012.
ROCKY GORDON, SECRETARY