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BISMARCK MUNICIPAL PARKING AUTHORITY

MEETING MINUTES

JUNE 21, 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 and Brian Peterson

Members absent: Claire Anne Holmberg & Dina Baird

Staff Members: Rocky Gordon, Dennis Torgerson, Jason Tomanek, and Sue Schaff

Others present: Parrell Grossman, Dawn Kopp, Kate Herzog, Dave Nelson, Brent Nelson and LeAnn Eckroth

MINUTES

Chairman Jim Christianson called for consideration of the minutes of the May 10, 2012 meeting.

MOTION  A motion was made by Brian Peterson, seconded by Chuck Hale and unanimously approved by all members present that the minutes of the May 10, 2012 meeting be approved.

REVIEW OF FINANCIAL STATEMENTS

MOTION A motion was made by Chuck Hale, seconded by Brian Peterson and unanimously approved by all members present to approve the May financial statement.

SECURITY ARRANGEMENTS

Consensus of the Board was to increase security at the Third & Main Ramp from 8:00 PM - 2:00 AM Tuesday thru Saturday.

Jim Christianson presented two bids from electrical engineers to do a lighting study on the Third & Main ramp.

MOTION  A motion was made by Brian Peterson, seconded by Chuck Hale and unanimously approved by all present to authorize Jim to negotiate with the engineer at a price for a study not to exceed $3500 which would include the engineer’s hourly rate and the benefits of painting the ceilings of the Third & Main ramp.

MARKETING PROGRAM

Brian Peterson presented information on the marketing program. He presented quotes for radio advertising. Consensus of the Board was to proceed with the signage for the Third & Main Ramp and present the concept to the Dowtown Design Committee.

This radio advertising issue was tabled until the next meeting.

UPDATE ON PARKADE LEASING AND IMPROVEMENTS

Dave & Brent Nelson presented drawings for the second phase stair tower for the Parkade Building along with Phase I which is the remodel of the corridors and the elevators. General discussion was held about the drawings and some recommendations for changes were made.

MANAGEMENT REVIEW

Tabled until the next meeting.

OTHER BUSINESS

Landscaping Galleria

MOTION  A motion was made by Brian Peterson, seconded by Chuck Hale and unanimously approved by all members present to take the low bid from S&B landscaping for the parking lot buffer area.

ADJOURNMENT

There being no further business, Chairman Jim Christianson declared the Bismarck Municipal Parking Authority adjourned at 10:33 A.M. and will meet again in regular session July 12, 2012.

ROCKY GORDON, SECRETARY