Minutes - Council Work Session - 05/11/2022 - Joint WS

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Acting Mayor Riley suggested that they move to the parking structures that were planned at City cost. He stated that if there were something that would make the concept work, he would entertain that. Councilmember Musgrove commented that some of the maps she has seen show four parking structures and was unsure how that has been reduced and what the current number is within the framework. Interim City Administrator/Community Dev. Director Hagen provided additional details on the most current adopted design within the framework, identifying the structured parking within the plan. Economic Development Manager Sullivan commented that the parking ramps would be dictated by the density of development that occurs. He stated that there may be a developer driven project that would require a parking ramp at some point. He noted that perhaps the City could provide TIF financing to assist with the parking structure. He did believe four parking structures would be too much and that the demand would be market driven. Councilmember Musgrove asked if those areas should be rezoned for retail, housing, or business. Planning Commission Chair Bauer commented that the intention of The COR is to be pedestrian driven and there is not a lot of parking available. He stated that there is a need for at least one parking ramp,perhaps with more height,to provide the parking and encourage a pedestrian nature. Planning Commissioner Anderson stated that he agrees with that. He stated that there are vehicles parked in the existing ramp that are being stored by apartment residents. He stated that as they develop the Main Street concept, they may need another ramp. Parks and Assistant Public Works Superintendent Riverblood noted that presently on street parking is not allowed overnight during the fall and winter but that could be an option in the future. He noted that there was an intention to have additional parking for the park use which would primarily be used in the evenings and weekends and therefore could be shared by others during the days. He stated that there could also be surface parking that could eventually be covered parking. He commented that large parking lots generate very little taxable income. Councilmember Musgrove commented that the Council discussed the parking ramp including appropriate and inappropriate uses, with direction to City staff for enforcement to ensure appropriate use of those spaces. Acting Mayor Riley confirmed the consensus to remove two parking structures with a suggest versus require method. Councilmember Woestehoff agreed with the market driven approach to having a parking structure. He commented that south of Highway 10 could be another good location for a transit ramp, noting City Council Joint Work Session/May 11, 2022 Page 11 of 16