BISMARCK MUNICIPAL PARKING AUTHORITY
MEETING MINUTES NOVEMBER 12, 2020
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 presided via zoom.
Members present: Jim Christianson, Russ Kadlec, Brian Peterson and Kyle Holwagner via zoom.
Members absent: None
Staff Members: Rocky Gordon, Jeremy Petron, Sue Schaff, Dennis Torgerson, Corey Voegele, Daniel Nairn
Others present: Jannelle Combs, Derek Kost ,Kate Herzog, Madison Cermak and others that may have
been online.
MINUTES
Chairman Jim Christianson called for consideration of the minutes of the October 8, 2020 meeting.
MOTION: A motion was made by Kyle Holwagner, seconded by Russ Kadlec and unanimously
approved by all members present that the minutes of the October 8, 2020 meeting be
approved.
REVIEW WALKER CONSULTANTS RAMPS STRUCTURAL TESTING REPORT DEREK KOST—CW STRUCTURAL
- General discussion was held regarding the structure investigation of the Parkade and 3rd & Main Ramps.
Consensus of the Board was to have Derek Kost (CW Structural) to go back to Walker Consultants and
get a new proposal for the repair design drawings specific to the immediate repairs recommended, without
the railings included. Derek will appear at the next meeting.
REVIEW OF FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
MOTION: A motion was made by Brian Peterson, seconded by Kyle Holwagner with a roll call vote,
Brian-aye, Russ-aye, Kyle-aye, and Jim-aye to approve the October financials.
STATUS UPDATE FOR GATES UPGRADE AND REPORTING SOFTWARE RFP TIMELINE
- Jeremy Petron reported that Russ, staff and himself met with Amano McGann yesterday to examine the
current reporting software for compatability. The RFP may take one to two months to gather the necessary
specifications needed. He will report back at the next meeting.
STATUS UPDATE FOR SECURITY SERVICES VENDOR RFP TIMELINE
- Jeremy Petron reported that management is doing an assessment on necessary security hours and time frame
needs. The RFP should be prepared by the first of the year.
OTHER BUSINESS
Upper Great Plains Transportation Institute tenancy status
- Jeremy Petron reported that Upper Great Plains Transportation Institute has moved out of the Parkade Building.
There is a current tenant interested in the space. Negotiations are pending.
Review Pay Request
MOTION: A motion was made by Brian Peterson , seconded by Russ Kadlec with a roll call vote, Brian-aye,
Russ-aye, Kyle-aye and Jim-aye to approve the pay request from Capital City Construction for $18,618.
Jim Christianson stated that Dina Baird submitted to him her resignation from the Board effective immediately, as of Tuesday,
November 10, 2020. Jannelle Combs informed the Board of the necessary requirements for filling the remaining term.
ADJOURNMENT
There being no further business, Chairman Jim Christianson declared the Bismarck Municipal Parking Authority
adjourned at 10:12 A.M. and will meet again in regular session December 10, 2020.
JEREMY PETRON, SECRETARY