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HomeMy WebLinkAboutMINUTES OSHKOSH PARKING UTILITY COMMISSION MINUTES AUGUST 11, 2010 PRESENT: Steve Herman, Nicholas Janis, Jay Ratchman and Tim Schuster ABSENT: Mary Murken STAFF: Christopher Strong, Transportation Director CALL TO ORDER Councilman Steve Herman called the meeting to order at 4:00 p.m. APPROVAL OF MINUTES Mr. Janis moved to accept the April 14, 2010 minutes. Mr. Schuster seconded the motion. Motion carried (4-0). FINANCIAL REPORTS Finance Director Peggy Steeno gave an update on the Parking Utility fund balance. From a fiduciary standpoint, we are back on track. Mr. Ratchman questioned why the parking ticket revenue is down. Mrs. Steeno said there are contributing factors, which involve the Main Street construction, additional temporary parking in the area and refunds. Mr. Herman questioned if there was discussion about replacing the parking meters with parking pay stations. Mr. Strong there has been talk about this. He noted this would be a capital expenditure and the cost of one kiosk is between $12,000-$15,000. The Commission has agreed to go with pay and display systems in other areas where deemed needed. Mr. Herman moved to receive the financial reports. Mr. Ratchman seconded the motion. Motion carried (4-0). NEW BUSINESS 1. ELECTION OF A CHAIRPERSON AND VICE-CHAIRMAN. Nominations were open for chairperson. No nominations were made. Mr. Ratchman noted that in the past, Mary Murken had filled in when the chairperson was absent. He felt she may be interested in this position. Mr. Schuster said he would be interested in the vice-chairman position. PARKING UTILITY MINUTES Page 2 AUGUST 11, 2010 Mr. Ratchman suggested tabling this item until the next meeting. It was the general consensus of the Commission to lay over this item until the next meeting. 2. DISCUSSION OF PARKING UTILITY’S FINANCIAL STATUS. Mr. Strong noted if pay and display stations were purchased in the future, this would slow down how fast the Utility is able to pay off its long-term debt. STAFF STATEMENTS 1. USE OF LED LIGHTING ON MUNICIPAL PARKING LOTS. Mr. Janis inquired into the research on LED lighting in parking lots. Mr. Strong said we have implemented LED lighting in the 400 East Main Street and 500 Division Street lots. This type of lighting is being done as the funds allow. We are definitely going in this direction. Mr. Herman asked if there was any discussion about adding more parking. Mr. Strong said there had been discussion regarding the King Clift lot. Mrs. Steeno said this had been brought before the Common Council in the CIP last year and they were not very receptive to it. Mr. Janis said he had heard complaints regarding the lack of overnight parking in the downtown parking lots. Mr. Strong noted you do not have to pay for overnight parking but if there are not enough spaces for the permits sold, you do run into problems. Mr. Strong explained the difference between leased and permit parking. He said a leased space is a reserved specific space. With permit spaces, there is no guarantee of a space. AGENDA ITEMS FOR THE NEXT MEETING None. ADJOURNMENT There being no other business to come before the Parking Utility Commission, and upon being duly moved and seconded (Herman, Ratchman), the meeting adjourned at 4:30 p.m.