BISMARCK MUNICIPAL PARKING AUTHORITY
MEETING MINUTES
JUNE 10, 2021
The Bismarck Municipal Parking Authority met in regular session on the above date at 9:00
A.M. in the Tom Baker Room and via zoom, Bismarck, North Dakota. Chairman Jim
Christianson presiding.
Members present: Jim Christianson, Todd Kovash and Jake Axtman
Members absent: Brian Peterson and Kyle Holwagner
Staff Members: Jeremy Petron, Sue Schaff, Dennis Torgerson, Corey Voegele, Daniel
Nairn
Others present: Jannelle Combs,Kate Herzog via zoom and others that may have been
online.
MINUTES
Chairman Jim Christianson called for consideration of the minutes of the May 13, 2021 meeting.
MOTION: A motion was made by Todd Kovash, seconded by Jake Axtman and
unanimously approved by all members present that the minutes the May
13, 2021 meeting be approved.
REVIEW OF FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
MOTION: A motion was made by Jake Axtman, seconded by Todd Kovash with a roll call
vote, Todd-aye, Jake-aye, and Jim-aye to approve the May financials.
UPDATE FOR PARKADE GREEN LEVEL REPAIRS OPTIONS
Jeremy Petron reported that the RFP has been published and the Bid Opening is June 29, 2021.
REVIEW BIDS FOR SKID STEER PURCHASE
MOTION: A motion was made by Jake Axtman, seconded by Todd Kovash with a roll call
vote, Jake-aye, Todd-aye and Jim-aye to approve the low bid of $19,710.29
for the purchase of the Bobcat skid steer from Bobcat of Mandan.
REVIEW BIDS FOR SWEEPER MACHINE PURCHASE
MOTION: A motion was made by Todd Kovash, seconded by Jake Axtman with a roll call
vote, Jake-aye, Todd-aye, and Jim-aye to approve the purchase of a
sweeper machine from Nilfisk, Inc for $37,955.35.
OTHER BUSINESS
Jeremy Petron reported that the Galleria Pay Station is 15 years old and is malfunctioning
and should be replaced. Amano McGann has a 2016 Refurbished Pay Station for the
Galleria Ramp that is compatible with our system. They would be able to install it when
they come to install the new gates.
MOTION: A motion was made by Todd Kovash, seconded by Jake Axtman with a roll call
vote, Jake-aye, Todd-aye and Jim-aye to authorize management to procure
a newer Pay Station for the Galleria Ramp with the cost not to exceed
$35,000 after checking for 2 other bids.
Consensus of the Board is to open the 3rd and Rosser lot to free parking after 5:00 PM.
Management will have the gate open from 5:00 PM thru 2:00 AM.
ADJOURNMENT
There being no further business, Chairman Jim Christianson declared the Bismarck
Municipal Parking Authority adjourned at 9:25 A.M. and will meet again in regular
session July 15, 2021.
JEREMY PETRON, SECRETARY