Minutes - Public Works Committee - 11/15/2022

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Assistant City Engineer Feriancek stated that using directional stalls and with the median, that would lose stalls and they would have to tweak the plans a little. Councilmember Woestehoff asked if the end caps would be raised or just painted. Assistant City Engineer Feriancek stated they are painted in that option rather than raised to better accommodate snowplowing if that were done, noting that lot is currently not plowed. Councilmember Woestehoff stated that in that scenario he would prefer to keep the buffer of trees between the road and parking, although he recognized that would result in less parking stalls. Councilmember Musgrove stated that she prefers the use of striping rather than a raised edge. Chairperson Riley stated that he would be concerned with losing parking stalls as there are already complaints about a lack of parking. He stated that there are a few scenarios that actually increase parking. Councilmember Musgrove noted the potential for additional parking to be made available through a shared parking agreement with PACT. She stated that people desire shaded areas for sunny days. Councilmember Woestehoff agreed, noting that he likes the 90-degree stalls and removing the island. He asked if the center section with the trees would be raised. Assistant City Engineer Feriancek replied that the intent would be that those would be lowered medians to take in storm water. He commented that they could consider a usable green area if preferred. Councilmember Woestehoff stated that he does like the idea of stormwater management. He stated that he has driven by the park and noticed people parking on the road or in the field while there are still many stalls available in the lot, noting that people will park where they want to park. He stated that if they can make it more attractive to park in the lot, he would love that. Chairperson Riley stated that he likes the improvements and would still like to maximize the number of stalls. He stated that he prefers the 90-degree parking scenario. Councilmember Woestehoff agreed and noted that he would also like the south lot to be resurfaced. Assistant City Engineer Feriancek stated that as part of the 161st geotechnical report they did soil borings and found an average of 2.5 inches of bituminous over a sand base in the north lot, therefore he would expect similar findings for the southern lot. He noted that staff could do additional investigation but noted that a typical mill and overlay would not be realistic. Councilmember Woestehoff stated that he would support a full reconstruct of the south parking lot and perhaps adding a second set of basketball hoops as it is used a surprising amount. Chairperson Riley stated that he would also support improving the southern lot at the same time. Public Works Committee/ November 15, 2022 Page 7 of 9