CITY OF DOVER

PARKING AUTHORITY ACTION MINUTES

March 6, 2008 - 8:00 A.M. - Caucus Room - City Hall

The Dover Parking Authority met on Thursday, March 6, 2008, with Mr. Tom Smith presiding. Members present: Mr. Thomas Smith, Mr. Michael Ambruso, Ms. Rebecca Cooper, Mrs. Laura Simmons, and Mr. Ronald Poliquin.ý Also present were Mr. Scott Koenig, Mrs. Ann Marie Townshend, Ms. Janelle Cornwell, Mr. Ed Perez, Mr. Ryan Mignone (Dover Post),

Sgt. McKeown, and Mr. Ray Cola.

Mr. Ambruso moved to approve the agenda, seconded by Mrs. Simmons and the motion was unanimously carried.

Mr. Poliquin made a motion to accept the minutes of the regular meeting of February 7, 2008 with the necessary correction, seconded by Mrs. Simmons and the motion was unanimously carried.

Budget Report for January 2008

Mr. Cola presented the budget for January 2008.

Mr. Ambruso moved to accept the budget report for January 2008 as presented, seconded by Mr. Poliquin and the motion was unanimously carried.

Permit Sales/Coin Collection Reports

There was a short discussion regarding the accounting practices for the permit and coin collection reports.

Police Department Report

Sgt. McKeown provided the police report.ý He stated that there were very few problems last month.

Main Street Report

Mr. Perez presented the Main Street report.ý He updated the Parking Authority on the signalization project and progress for the St. Patrickýs Day parade that was upcoming.

DDDC Report

Mr. Smith provided a brief overview of the February DDDC meeting.

Staff Report

Mr. Koenig provided an update regarding the finalization of the signalization project at Loockerman Street and Legislative Avenue.ý They would next move to South Queen Street and Water Street.ý Once that intersection is completed DelDOT is looking to begin work on the South Governors Avenue reconstruction project.

Downtown Dover Partnership

Mr. Smith stated that City Council will be considering the partnership at its March 10, 2008 meeting.

Governorýs Avenue Proposed Parking Lot

The application is in the final review stage and is awaiting approval from the reviewing agencies before final plan approval will be granted.

Projects 2008

Mr. Koenig stated that he is still awaiting the signs and will inform Mr. Smith when they are installed.ý A mock up for the parking brochure will be provided at the next meeting.

Parking Surfing Ordinance Discussion

Mr. Smith expressed his concerns with the enforcement of the ordinance and would like to pursue alternatives to see what options are to address the situation.

Parking Waiver Request-John Kelly Office Building at Bank Lane and S. Governors Ave.

Ms. Janelle Cornwell discussed the parking waiver request that was received from the John Kelly office located at Bank Lane and South Governors Avenue.ý The parking waiver request is for a

total of 38 spaces.ý They requested to do cash and lieu for 26 spaces and have the remaining 12 spaces waived.ý

Discussion occurred over the proposed waiver request.ý There were concerns for the number of parking spaces that the waiver requested.ý The Parking Authority does support the project, but has concerns with the availability of parking.

Mr. Smith made the motion to recommend that John Kelly pay cash and lieu for the 38 spaces, seconded by Mr. Ambruso and the motion was unanimously carried. ý

The meeting was adjourned by Mr. Ambruso, and second by Ms. Cooper at 8:50 a.m.

Respectfully submitted,

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ýýý ýýMaretta Purnell

ýýýý ýSecretary