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BISMARCK MUNICIPAL PARKING AUTHORITY

MEETING MINUTES

MAY 10, 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, Claire Anne

Holmberg, Brian Peterson and Dina Baird

Members absent: None

Staff Members: Rocky Gordon, Dennis Torgerson, Jason Tomanek

Sue Schaff

Others present: Parrell Grossman, Kate Herzog, Lyle Schneider, Dave Nelson, Brent Nelson, LeAnn Eckroth and Chuck Hale Jr..

MINUTES

Chairman Jim Christianson called for consideration of the minutes of the April 12, 2012 meeting.

MOTION A motion was made by Claire Anne Holmberg, seconded by Dina Baird and unanimously approved by all members present that the minutes of the April 12, 2012 meeting be approved.

REVIEW OF FINANCIAL STATEMENTS

MOTION A motion was made by Dina Baird, seconded by Claire Anne Holmberg and unanimously approved by all members present to approve the April financial statement.

MARKETING PROGRAM

Kate Herzog reported that an ad is running on Cumulus radio stations promoting the parking ramps.

SECURITY ARRANGEMENTS

Rocky Gordon reported that there is added security at the Third & Main Ramp.

MOTION A motion was made by Brian Peterson, seconded by Claire Anne

Holmberg and unanimously approved by all members present with

Chuck Hale abstaining to approve the installation of four cameras

at the Third & Main ramp for a total cost of $9710.　

The consensus of the Board was to obtain a price for more extensive camera coverage of the Ramps.

UPDATE ON PARKADE LEASING AND IMPROVEMENTS

Jim Christianson reported on the meeting with MedCenter One regarding the terms of the space.

Dave & Brent Nelson presented drawings on the space and the potential areas for improvements.

The skywalk to the Radisson is being included in with these improvements.

OTHER BUSINESS

Update on Becker Project—Dave & Brent Nelson reported that the Becker Project is progressing as scheduled and the steel is set for the skywalk connection.

Jim Christianson had to leave the meeting, Vice-Chair Claire Anne Holmberg presided.

UPDATE ON CAPITAL IMPROVEMENTS

Galleria Back Lot—Rocky Gordon presented 2 bids.

MOTION A motion was made by Brian Peterson, seconded by Dina Baird

and unanimously approved by all members present to approve

the bid from Mariner Construction for 50/50 crushed asphalt

and concrete on the Galleria Back lot for a price of $14,944.25.

Rocky Gordon reported that the estimated price to paint the lower 2 levels of the Third & Main Ramp walls and ceilings was $24,000. Tabled until the next meeting.

Event Exiting-Galleria—Brian Peterson reported that he had no information at this time. Tabled until next meeting.

Parking complaint—Rocky Gordon reported that a monthly parking customer who was loitering on the rooftop of the Parkade Ramp had lodged a written complaint. Dennis Torgerson visited with the parker. After a review of the video and an interview of the employee involved, it was determined that no disciplinary action against the employee was warranted.

ADJOURNMENT

There being no further business, Vice-Chairman Claire Anne Holmberg declared the Bismarck Municipal Parking Authority adjourned at 10:42 A.M. and will meet again in regular session June 21, 2012.

ROCKY GORDON, SECRETARY