5.3.E. SR 05-14-2007
REQUEST FOR ACTION
To
City Council
Agenda Section
W orksession
Meeting Date
May 14,2007
Item Number
5.3.E.
Prepared by
Catherine Mehelich, Director of
Economic Develo ment
Reviewed by
Scott Clark, Community Development
Director
Reviewed by
Lori ohnson, Ci Administrator
Item Description
Authorize Carl Walker, Inc. to Complete a Downtown Parking
Study
Action Requested
The Council is asked to authorize Carl Walker, Inc. to complete a Downtown Parking Study as described
in the attached proposal.
B ac kgro undiD i sc u ss ion
At its April 9th meeting the Council authorized staff to expedite the process for completing a study on the
feasibility of a downtown parking ramp. In addition, it was briefly discussed by the Parking Focus Group
and at the City Council meeting that an accurate analysis of the current and future downtown parking
demands may best be conducted by an outside agency with greater expertise, rather than basing
recommendations and decisions on public perception of parking needs.
Over the past month a staff work group (Engineering, Planning, Community Development, and Finance)
have explored options for completing the study and met with two parking (planning/ engineering) firms,
based on recommendations by various cities, to discuss a process for completing a parking needs and
alternatives analysis. The following firms were considered:
. Carl Walker, Inc. (I<alamazoo, Michigan)
. Vedi Associates, Inc. (11inneapolis, MN)
Following a tour of the core downtown area, the firms were asked to submit a proposal for p.rofessional
services and to outline a process they would recommend to achieve the city's goal to:
1) Identify current and future parking demands
2) Identify alternative parking solutions
3) Conduct a parking ramp analysis including timing, sizing, issues and estimated costs
The proposals primarily differ in their approach and process for completing the analysis, which can be
discussed in greater detail at the Council meeting. The staff work group and Chief of Police Beahen have
reviewed and discussed the attached proposals. In addition, the Downtown Parking Focus Group will
discuss the proposals and staff recommendation at its May 14th morning meeting.
Staff recommends the approach proposed by Carl Walker, Inc. appears to best meet the city's goal and
objectives in determining an actual amount for current and future parking needs, identifying a series of
Authorize Carl Walker, Inc. to
Complete Downtown Parking Study
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alternative solutions based on those needs, and their evaluation of the appropriate timing, sizing, concept
options, planning and costs associated with a future parking structure.
Carl Walker, Inc. has indicated to staff a timeframe of 10 to 12 weeks to complete the scope of services
identified in the proposal. This timeframe appears to align very well with the Downtown Redevelopment
Planning process that the Taskforce is undertaking, both from the timing of identifying future downtown
land uses as part of the 20-year vision, and in the timing for gathering public input on the draft plan and
vision concepts.
Financial Impact
The total fee for professional services for Carl Walker, Inc. to complete the downtown parking study
described above is $22,100. Staff recommends that the study be paid out of the city Capital Projects
Fund. The city's Capital Projects Fund has been used for capital projects in the past. The primary
funding sources for this fund has been the remaining special assessments after bonds have been paid off
and the debt service fund has been closed.
At its May 7th meeting the HRA briefly discussed ho\v this study would be funded. One of the concerns
is that the HRA budget may not have sufficient funds for this expense after taking into account the
current Redevelopment Planning project and purchase of the Houlton buildings. In addition, it is the
HRA's goal to capitalize a reserve fund to be able to potentially payoff the Houlton contract-for-deed
before the 5-year term, or to be able to acquire other key redevelopment parcels in the redevelopment
study area.
Attachments
· Carl Walker, Inc. - Proposal for the City of Elk River Downtown Parking Study, May 4, 2007
· Vedi Associates, Inc. - Proposal for the City of Elk River Focus on Downtown Parking, May 8, 2007
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May 4, 2007
Catherine Mehelich
Director of Economic Development
City of Elk River
13065 Orono Parkway
Elk River, MN 55330
Re: City of Elk River Downtown Parking Study Proposal
Dear Catherine:
Carl Walker, Inc. is pleased to submit the enclosed proposal for professional parking
consulting services associated with the City of Elk River's downtown parking study.
Carl Walker, a national award-winning parking consulting firm specializing in parking
planning, design, operations and restoration, has extensive experience in the design
and restoration of hundreds of parking structures throughout the country. Our staff has
completed over 300 parking studies, designed over 1 ,000 new multi-level parking
facilities, and restored over 500 parking structures. We have eleven offices.
We are excited about the opportunity to work with the City of Elk River on a successful
project. If this proposal is acceptable please let us know and we will prepare an
agreement incorporating the scope of services described in this proposal. If the scope
of services needs modifications to provide a better fit with your needs, we will make
those modifications.
It is our hope that through this effort we can become a part of your larger team, one
that will work together toward common goals.
Sincerely,
CARL WALKER, INC.
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William Surna
Studies Specialist
5136 Lovers Lane, Suite 200 Kalamazoo, MI49002 P. 269.381.2222 F.269.349.0782 www.carlwalker.com
TABLE OF CONTENTS
I. PROJECT UNDERSTANDING
II. SCOPE OF WORK
III. COMPANY OVERVIEW
IV. RELEVANT EXPERIENCE
V. PROPOSED KEY STAFF
VI. REFERENCES
VII. FEE
I. PROJECT UNDERSTANDING
The two new redevelopment
projects currently under
construction, The Bluffs of Elk
River and Jackson Place, will
significantly change downtown
Elk River. In addition, the
expansion of the Bank of Elk
River building is increasing the
vitality of the downtown. The
Rivers Edge Commons Park,
also currently under
construction, will enhance the downtown environment for both visitors and downtown
residents. These developments will energize downtown, increase number of downtown
residents, draw people downtown for events, and add retail and commercial businesses to
the mix. The increased activity level downtown will also increase and change the demand
for parking spaces.
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Currently the existing supply of spaces is a combination of privately controlled surface lots,
city controlled lots and on-street parking spaces. The new redevelopments described above
both include below grade parking, presumably intended to serve the residential units. The
city has established time limits on the parking spaces and now sells parking permits that allow
downtown employees to park all day in designated spaces. Some of the city lots, providing
long-term parking, located north of the railroad tracks are perceived as being inconvenient.
This proposal is for a study of parking in downtown Elk River so that the parking system is able
to satisfy the existing and future demand for parking spaces. The scope of services is divided
into three phases. The first phase is a supply/demand analysis. The second phase is
management and alternatives analysis. The third phase summarizes and consolidates the
study results into a final report.
The process includes defining the existing demand for spaces, estimating the future demand,
obtaining input from stakeholders in downtown parking, and developing alternative solutions
to satisfy the future demand.
II. SCOPE OF WORK
Phase 1 - Existina and Future Parkina Conditions
Task 1- Review Existing Data. Review pertinent parking and traffic studies, master plans,
statistical data, annual reports, base maps, etc. provided by the city.
Task 2- Initial Meeting. Meet with city officials to clarify study objectives, confirm the
study area, and to discuss the work plan and study schedule. We will also walk/drive the
study area in order to develop a first-hand understanding of the parking and traffic
systems.
Task 3- Verification of Parking and Review of Policies. Verify the inventory of the
current parking supply by type, allocation, restrictions and rates. Parking polices will be
reviewed to determine if they restrict the maximum usage of the parking supply.
Task 4- Interviews. Interview key property and business owners, developers,
organizations, and city staff to determine key parking issues and concerns, determine
and probable future development activities. It is anticipated that the city will identify
the persons to be interviewed and will set the meetings to be conducted over the
course of a single business day in conjunction with another scheduled visit to Elk River,
ideally following the start up meeting.
Task 5- Parking Surveys and Existing Parking Conditions. Prepare and coordinate
parking occupancy surveys to be completed on an hourly basis for the parking within
the study area. The data on parking occupancy will be adjusted as necessary to reflect
conditions during a normally busy period downtown and compared to the effective
parking supply. Parking demand ratios will be developed by land use category for the
downtown area. This analysis of existing conditions will provide the base from which
future parking conditions can be determined.
Determine parking duration and turnover for all marked on-street spaces and city
controlled off-street spaces within the study area. We will perform a turnover survey of
parked vehicles on an hourly basis. From the data, we will determine the following:
1. The number of vehicles parking on street.
2. The average parking duration.
3. The average turnover of each space during the survey period.
4. The number of short-term parkers (3 hours or less) versus long-term
parkers (more than 3 hours).
5. The number/percentage of parkers violating time limits.
Task 6- Future Parking Conditions. Parking demand ratios will be used to determine the
demand for parking associated with new, planned, and proposed projects and any
other changes within the study area. The future demand for parking will be compared
to the adjusted supply, parking surpluses and deficiencies calculated, and the best
location(s) for parking expansion determined.
Prepare an analysis of the amount of additional downtown development can be
accommodated with the existing supply of spaces.
Task 7- Interim Report. Prepare an interim report detailing existing and future parking
conditions for review and comment by city officials. After review and approval of the
interim report, we will proceed to Phase II - Parking Management and Conceptual
Design Alternatives.
Phase 2- Parkina Manaaement and ConceDtual Desian Alternatives
Task ,- Based on the review of current parking conditions in the study area, future
projections, and the information provided during the discussions with the stakeholders
and city staff, we will prepare alternative approaches to meeting existing and/or future
deficits. The alternative approaches may include a combination of changes to current
parking management policies, procedures, and control of the spaces, lot
reconfigurations, as well as the development of additional parking facilities.
Task 2 - Evaluation of Parking Structure Sites. Potential sites for parking structures will be
identified and evaluated. Evaluation criteria will include, but not necessarily limited to,
the following:
. Parking Needs
. Distance to Primary Destinations
. User Groups Served
. Size, Current Use and Topography of the Site
. Parking Efficiencies and Spaces Replaced
. Site Access and the Intermixing of Vehicles and Pedestrians
. Visual Impact/Architectural Com patibility /Historic Integrity
. Shared-Use Capabilities
. Development Potential of the Site
. Mixed-Use Possibilities
Task 3- Site Selection. Based on the Task 2 evaluation, preferred sites for further study will
be'selected.
Task 4 - Conceptual Parking Layouts. Concept designs for parking facilities will be
developed. The concept designs will depict the parking structure footprint and
relationship to the site, number of parking bays, space layout, circulation, ramping,
elevators and stairs, entry/exit locations, parking control equipment, accessible spaces,
and commercial space (if applicable).
Task 5 - Final Designs and Cost Estimate. Review the plans with you via telephone and
discuss any modifications to be incorporated into final concept designs. Provide
conceptual cost estimates for each design.
Task 6 - Interim Report. An interim report will be prepared outlining the Phase 2 tasks
above.
Phase 3 - Final Recort and Presentation of Study Findinas
Task 1 - Draft Final Report. A draft final report will be prepared covering Phases 1 and 2.
A meeting will then be held with city staff to discuss findings and recommendations in
the report.
Task 2 - Final Report. A final report will be prepared detailing the supply/demand
findings, parking management recommendations, and alternatives analysis. Issues
discussed in the review meeting will be incorporated into the final report. Copies of the
report will be issued to the city.
Task 3- Final Presentation. Prepare a summary presentation of the findings of the study.
Make one final presentation and discuss the findings.
III. COMPANY OVERVIEW
Carl Walker, Inc. brings to your project the reputation and experience of one of the nation's
longest operating parking consulting firms. Our overall goal is to give you professional,
responsive service and assist in developing creative, feasible and economic solutions to your
parking challenges.
The organization originated in 1983. Recognized as one of the
most respected and experienced companies in the parking
industry, Carl Walker operates ten offices nationwide, staffed
with parking consultants-planning specialists, structural
ehgineers, restoration specialists and more-and we continue
to grow.
We offer professional parking consulting services in three
primary service sectors: Parking Studies & Operations
Consulting, New Parking Structure Design and Restoration &
Renovation Engineering.
Based on the premise that parking is about people, our overall
goal is to provide a pleasing, comfortable and efficient
parking solution that satisfies the owner, user and community
while maintaining a balance between functional design, aesthetics and cost.
PROFESSIONAL SERVICES
Parking Demand Studies
Verification of Parking Inventory
Utilization & Occupancy Counts
Estimation of Current/Future Demand
Parking Duration & Turnover Analyses
Shared Parking Demand Studies
Site Feasibility Analyses
Functional Planning
Entry /Exit Locations & Ramping Systems
Internal Traffic Flow & Parking Geometries
Securi ty
Code Conformance
Security, Access, Revenue Control Systems
Trailblazing & Wayfinding Sign age
Parking Access & Revenue Control Equipment
Parking Master Planning
"Guiding Principles" & Mission Statements
Stakeholder & Focus Group Intervie\vs
Managemen t & Operations Reviews
Program Planning & Implementation
Customer Services Improvements
Marketing & Promotions
Land Use Analyses
Financial Feasibility Analyses
Design & Engineering Services
Prime Design Services
Design/Build Services
Project Planning & Programming
Concept & Schematic Design
Structural Engineering
Project Cost Estimates
Design Development
Construction Document Preparation
Construction Administration Services
Parking Operations
Evaluation of Existing Operations
Operations Procedures Development
Revenue Control Procedures/Auditing
Redesign Interior Layout & Circulation
Maintenance & Building Inspection
Densification Redesign
Operating Expenses Red uction
Structural Engineering
& Restoration
Structural Analysis
Condition Evaluation
Restoration Engineering
Renovations
Fa<;ade Restoration
Expert Witness Services
Maintenance Programs
THE CARL WALKER ADVANTAGE
We offer you the Carl Walker experience. Carl Walker continues to proudly uphold the
namesake and reputation that put us at the forefront of the industry by exceeding your
expectations and managing a teaming relationship and product delivery in a respectful,
trusting way. Your project, large or small, is important for our success.
We realize that parking structures are expensive so our Studies & Operations Consulting
department focuses on delaying capital investments in parking structures by helping you
improve and maximize your current system.
You'll receive timely, Dersonalized response and project management services. We are
empowered to serve our clients and make appropriate recommendations and decisions
without an encumbered internal operating structure. You will not find a bureaucratic
hierarchy at Carl Walker.
We are not a commodity company who provides cookie-cutter, one-size-fits-all services. We
specialize in innovative, customized solutions to help you enhance customer satisfaction,
improve return-on-investment, anticipate change, avoid dead-end options, identify pitfalls
and evaluate options and alternatives.
Parking consulting is not for the "occasional designer." Parking design, restoration and study
practices have evolved greatly over the decades. We continuously hone our expertise to
embrace the technology and improvements unseen to the inexperienced eye.
We're flexible and attuned to your needs. We've been described as having "adeptly
assumed the owner's perspective and produced results that exceeded client expectations."
We believe in "collaborative relationships" and constructively embrace the views and
services of others to provide ultimate value to the client and project. We believe in working
together to come up with "win-win" solutions for everyone.
We have defined our Study & Operations Consulting department by providing creative study
assessments and value propositions not previously seen in the studies market. This allows you
to make highly informed economic decisions and plans related to your parking enterprise.
IV. RELEVANT EXPERIENCE
Carl Walker has conducted parking studies in a wide range of environments. Our clients are
typically medical centers, universities, municipalities, airports and developers. An extensive
list of municipal parking study projects is included for your review. A short list of recent Carl
Walker municipal parking study projects includes:
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City of Rochester, Minnesota +
City of Lincoln, Nebraska +
City of Long Beach, California +
Charlotte City Center Partners +
City of Fargo, North Dakota +
City of Albuquerque, New Mexico +
City of Greeley, Colorado +
City of Denver, Colorado
City of Fort Collins, Colorado
City of Des Moines, Iowa
Old Pasadena Management District
City of Boulder, Colorado
City of Tempe, Arizona
City of Sioux City, Iowa
City of Shreveport, Louisiana
City of Meridian, Mississippi
Capital City Development Corp., Boise, Idaho
City of Asheville, North Carolina
In evaluating the complex parking needs in a downtown environment, parking,
transportation and traffic issues should be evaluated as integral infrastructure components of
the larger municipal environment. Carl Walker offers the consulting and planning services
needed to understand and address the issues involved in this environment. We also
understand that municipalities must function differently from private developments and that
parking is an essential component supporting a vital downtown which is in direct
competition with suburban developments that do not have the same constraints, especially
in the area of parking.
City of Minneapolis, Minnesota
Carl Walker completed an evaluation of several
conceptual schemes incorporating a bus transit
center for the Minneapolis Transit Commission in
the lower 2 levels of a 2200-car parking structure.
The transit hub facilitates suburban/regional bus users, transfers to taxis and CBD bus service.
City of Mankato, Minnesota
A parking system analysis was completed. Results of the
analysis and subsequent recommendations provided critical
input during development of a strategy to support Downtown
revital ization.
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Fort Wayne Redevelopment Authority
Fort Wayne, Indiana
The City of Fort Wayne, Indiana has a very active cultural district
in the heart of downtown. Major venues include the Grand
Wayne Center Convention Center, the Wayne County Public
Library, the historic and beautifully-restored Embassy Theater, the
Botanical Gardens, a Marriott Hotel, and a number of restaurants.
The area also includes regional headquarters for American Electric Power, a large public utility
company and major downtown employer. The need for this downtown municipal parking
study was prompted by planned expansions of both the public library and the Grand Wayne
Center. Both facilities were slated to begin their expansion projects simultaneously. The
parking study was to verify current parking demand, and estimate new parking demand
created by the planned expansions.
Shreveport DDA
Shreveport, Louisiana
Carl Walker, Inc. was selected by the Shreveport
Downtown Development Authority to complete a
Parking Supply/Demand Study and Alternatives Analysis
to address the growing parking demand associated with
two riverboat casino/hotels, retail, dining, and leisure
offerings in the Red River Entertainment District. The
Downtown Development Authority and the City of
Shreveport believe that providing additional parking will
be a key element in the continued revitalization of the downtown area. The study identified a
net demand of approximately 450 additional spaces to meet peak demand periods. The
peak parking demand in Shreveport is not typical of most downtowns due to the strong
impact of the entertainment district and the casinos. Special events in the downtown, such as
"Revel" and "Mudbug Madness" also create significant parking challenges.
City of West Hollywood
West Hollywood, California
Santa Monica Blvd. is one of West Hollywood's busiest
streets. The purpose of the parking study was to estimate
the parking demand generated on the north and south
block faces of Santa Monica Blvd., between Hayworth
Ave. and Fuller Ave. Due to the elimination of on-street
spaces to streetscape improvements and the loss of off-
street spaces to recent development {including a new
community center}, the City was concerned there was
insufficient parking in the area.
This study utilized "standard" parking demand ratios that
were adjusted downward to reflect variations in parking
activity by time of day and day of the week, the use of alternative modes of transportation,
and the use of more than one land use in a single vehicle trip. Parking demand was
approximately 1 ,800 parking spaces over the 21-block study area, compared to a parking
supply of approximately 1 ,200 spaces.
We recommended 484 more parking spaces on Santa Monica Blvd. between Hayworth and
Fuller. The number of parking spaces to be provided at each of the four parking
development sites was based on the combined parking surpluses/deficits for the blocks
within capture areas and an estimated capture rate, which represents the number/percent
of patrons who will likely be "captured" or park in a proposed facility. The recommended
parking ranged from a low of 50 spaces at the corner of Santa Monica Blvd. and Sierra
Bonita Ave. to a high of 217 spaces at Santa Monica Blvd. and Orange Grove Ave.
Milwaukee Entertainment District
Milwaukee, Wisconsin
This Milwaukee Entertainment District Parking Study and
Analysis was undertaken at the request of Wispark, LLC.'
The purpose of the study was to observe general parking
supply and demand conditions in the entertainment and
cultural area of downtown Milwaukee. The study was
prompted in part by the proposed 1.6 million square foot
"Pabst City" mixed-use redevelopment project. Specifically, Carl Walker, Inc. was requested
to analyze the potential impact of Pabst City on the existing entertainment district parking and
to observe general parking supply and demand conditions in the study area.
City of Augusta
Augusta, Georgia
The City of Augusta has been experiencing growth in both
activity and development in its downtown area, in part as the
result of local initiatives to continue riverfront enhancements
and improve the overall activity level and appeal of the
existing buildings and streetscapes. Like many successful
revitalizations across the country, these initiatives have been
based on protecting the character of existing architecture
and a desire to return an active, livable quality to the
downtown, reminiscent of the kind of vibrancy that most
downtowns enjoyed in the 50's and 60's. Included in these
changes is an increase in downtown residential development
in the form of condominiums and upper level loft apartments.
Understanding that an increase in parking demand will accompany continued growth, the
City determined that an updated survey of current parking conditions, along with an
assessment of future parking needs, should be incorporated into the overall development
plans for downtown Augusta as that development progresses. The study is intended to
provide guidance as to the conditions that should prompt action to initiate an increase in
the parking supply so that parking remains adequate to support the growing need without
premature obligation of capital resources.
City of Stillwater, Oklahoma
Downtown Plan
Progressive Urban Management Associates and its partners, Civitas, Carl
Walker, Inc. and Corbin Design were selected to provide Core Commercial
Area Planning and Engineering Services to meet the following objectives: 1)
employ a market-based approach to identify opportunities to improve,
manage and sustain the downtown business district; 2) create a distinct identity that
strengthens downtown Stillwater as a unique niche destination within the regional
marketplace; 3) identify development sites, new businesses and environmental
improvements that will enhance downtown's appeal as a destination; 4) develop a business
plan and initiate steps to strengthen a self-sustaining marketing and management program
for downtown; and 5) engage downtown property owners, businesses and civic leaders in a
participatory process that builds ownership in and a shared vision for future development,
collaborative marketing initiatives and improvements.
City of Littleton, Colorado
Downtown Parking Study
The parking study evaluated both the current and future parking
conditions of the city's downtown area. It was determined that
the construction of a commuter light-rail station and the
elimination of surface parking lots, coupled with additional
development along Main Street, would necessitate the
development of additional public parking in surface lots in the
future. A turnover and duration of stay survey was also
completed as part of the study. Included in the study area was a community college with
over 1,600 separate parking spaces.
City of Dubuque, Iowa
Downtown Parking Study
A comprehensive parking study of the Central Business
District and adjacent areas was completed. A parking
supply/demand analysis that included both existing
and future parking demands was completed for a 102-block area. A review of existing
parking policies and zoning ordinances and recommendations for parking system
improvements were also provided. Potential parking structure sites including estimated
construction costs were also identified.
City of Billings, Montana
Downtown Parking Study
A parking study was completed to determine the impact on
parking availability in the new portion of the Central Business
District following the construction of a new federal building.
The parking study assessed the need for parking expansion
and alternatives available for satisfying the additional parking
needs, including recommendations for improving the overall parking management system.
Projections of future growth were estimated and the parking impacts evaluated.
City of Kirklal1r1.
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City of Kirkland, Washington
King County Library - Parking Management Report
A review of the existing downtown parking system was completed to determine how the
proposed King County Library Parking Structure would support and integrate with the
management system. Operational strategies and costs were developed for the new parking
structure.
City of Geneva, Illinois
Central Business District Parking study
A comprehensive Central Business District parking supply/demand study for
a 57-block historic area within the community included the determination of
existing/future parking demands, a review of existing parking policies and
zoning ordinances, and recommendations for parking system improvements. The study also
addressed the parking system's financial capability to implement recommended parking
program improvements.
City of Fairbanks, Alaska
Parking Feasibility Analysis
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A supply/demand analysis was conducted in the core
area of downtown. The analysis determined a future
need for 400 to 500 parking spaces and a parking structure with a minimum of 400 spaces
was recommended for Block 39, a site owned by the City of Fairbanks and long recognized
as a suitable location for multi-level parking. Carl Walker developed plans for a five-level
parking structure containing approximately 400 spaces. A financial feasibility analysis was
conducted and it was determined that a large capital appropriation was needed for a debt
service coverage ratio of 1.10 the first year, a minimum requirement for government-backed
bonds.
v. PROPOSED KEY STAFF
Dennis Burns - Principal in Charge
Mr. Burns will provide quality assurance reviews and consultation on parking management
issues. He is Vice President of Studies and Operations Consulting for Carl Walker. He has over
25 years of parking management and consulting experience. He has led innovative parking
study and management review programs for municipalities across the country, including
"townhall meeting" sessions on the "20 Characteristics of Effective Parking Programs" and
"Using Parking as an Economic Development Too!." A board member of the IDA and IPI, he
has also directed workshops for the International Downtown Association on developing "Best
in Class" parking systems. His knowledge and expertise regarding the relationship of parking
and downtown development will be an invaluable tool in assessing overall parking system
efficiency and effectiveness.
Bill Surna - Project Manager
As Project Manager, Mr. Surna will be responsible for coordinating our work for the study. He
will be the primary point of contact. He will supervise the data collection and analyses and
participate in all meetings and discussions with city staff. He has 20+ years experience
providing consulting services to public and private sector clients, including municipalities,
airports, hospitals, universities, developers and more.
Scot Martin - Studies Assistant
Mr. Martin will provide assistance for the study in areas of data tabulation and analysis and
conceptual structure design.
VI. PROFESSIONAL REFERENCES
Max Clark
Parking and Facilities Director
Capital City Development Corporation
805 West Idaho street, Suite 403
P.O. Box 987
Boise, Idaho 83701-0987
Telephone: (208) 384-4264
Fax: (208) 384-4267
mclark@ccdcboise.com
Randy Hensley
Transportation Planning & Parking Manager
City of Fort Collins, CO
215 North Mason Street
P.O. Box 580
Fort Collins, CO 80522-0580
Telephone: (970) 416-2058
Fax: (970) 221-6239
rhensley@fcgov .com
Andy Kilpatrick
Assistant Transportation Engineer
City of Lansing
219 N. Grand Ave.
Lansing, MI 48933
Telephone: (517) 483-4240
Fax: (517) 483-4395
Email: akiloatr@cLlansing.mLus
Clayton Johnston
President
Downtown Toledo Parking Authority
215 N. st. Clair Street
Toledo, OH 43604
Telephone: (419) 243-8299
Fax: (419) 243-2775
Email: CJohnston@oarksmart.org
VII. FEE
Our fee to provide the scope of services described in this proposal is as follows. We propose
lump sum fees for our labor plus customary reimbursable expenses for out-of-pocket costs.
The fees and estimated expenses by phase are:
Phase 1
Personnel
Estimated Expenses
$7,700
$2,000
Phase 2
Personnel
Estimated Expenses
$7,900
$0
Phase 3
Personnel
Estimated Expenses
$3,000
$1 ,500
TOTAL FEE:
TOTAL EXPENSES:
$18,600
$3,500
GRAND TOTAL:
$22, 1 00
PROPOSAL FOR:
City of Elk River -- Focus on Downtown Parking
PROPOSAL SUBMITTED TO:
Catherine Mehelich
Director of Economic Development
City of Elk River
13065 Orono Parkway
Elk River, Minnesota 55330
PROPOSAL SUBMITTED BY:
Vedi Associates, Inc.
1129 Washington Avenue South
Minneapolis, Minnesota 55415
Phone: 612.333.4670
Fax: 612.333.6797
Contact Person:
P.S. Vedi, AlA -- Email: ps@vediassociates.com
Puneet Vedi, Associate AlA -- Email: puneet@vediassociates.com
May 8, 2007
Catherine Mehelich
Director of Economic Development
City of Elk River
13065 Orono Parkway
Elk River, MN 55330
RE: Focus on Downtown Parking
Dear Ms. Mehelich:
On behalf of V edi Associates, Inc. (VA), we thank you, Tim Simon, Finance Director, Terry J.
Maurer, City Engineer, Jeremy Barhnhart, AlCP and Scott Clark, Community Development
Director for the time you extended to discuss your parking growth needs.
As we prepared this proposal, we reviewed available City of Elk River correspondence, photos
and developments in regards to the City's overall parking needs. You will see that we refer to
specific documents and points of information throughout our proposal.
Accordingly, we respectfully submit this proposal to the City of Elk River that establishes a
professional plan to develop a master plan that achieves the ultimate parking goals and parking
needs as determined by the City Council, the City Staff: Development Projects, residents and
business owners.
We look forward to your favorable review.
Sincerely,
VEDI ASSOCIATES, INC.
P.S. Vedi, AlA
President
Puneet Vedi, Assoc. AlA
Senior Associate
TABLE OF CONTENTS
BACKGROUND / HISTORY 3-5
PARKING STUDY SCOPE OF WORK 6-7
OPTIONS FOR GROWING PARKING THROUGH CITY 8-9
TAX BASE INCREASES TO FINANCE IMPROVEMENTS
BUDGET COST ESTIMATE 10
RELEVANT EXPERIENCE WITH REFERENCES 11-14
FEE PROPOSAL (Separate Enclosure)
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BACKGROUND / HISTORY
Vedi Associates, Inc. (VA) has earned a reputation of providing on schedule and within budget
services. Our motto is, "PARK YOUR PROBLEMS HERE". P.S. Vedi, the Principal, assisted
by Puneet Vedi, a Senior Associate in the firm, will head the Parking Study. Both individuals are
well versed in the parking discipline and have a proven record of providing our Clients with a
successful project and positive experience.
For the City of Elk River we will develop a detailed and cost effective parking plan based
parking trend, Vedi Associates' parking experience, site visits, conversation with the City Staff
and reviewing recommendations made in City of Elk River reports and memorandums. Our
Parking Study Plan will consider the many issues faced by the City Staff: City Council, residents
and businesses of Elk River. Our Parking Study will also consider the parking impact and
demand as it relates to commercial, residential, mixed-use establishments, civic activities and
transient center. We will then incorporate our Parking Study findings into a Master Plan, which
will ultimately address and offer effective parking solutions for the current, mid-term, and long-
term parking demand(s). Our Master Plan and Parking Study recommendations will consider but
not be limited to the following:
1) The addition of developments under construction and proposed developments that will affect
parking and create demand.
River's Edge Commons Parking Completion Summer 2007.
Jackson Place Completion Fall 2007.
The Bluffs of Elk River. Completion Summer 2007.
The Bank of Elk River Expansion.
Business Shops generated by the Jackson Place.
Business Shops generated by the Bluffs of Elk River.
POTENTIAL PROJECTS
Waterfront Life Style Arcade with Parking Support.
O'Reilly Center Development with Parking Support.
Transit Center HUB with Parking Support.
School District Parking re-use.
Lowell Avenue Parking Expansion.
King Avenue Parking Expansion.
Creative Parking Expansion in Existing Parking Areas.
Deliveries and garbage disposal improvements.
Security improvement ideas.
Retrofit of existing building uses.
2) Because developments currently under construction are anticipated to be completed
Summer/Fall 2007, the following will need to be considered in terms of immediate parking
demand and cost.
The viability of the parking permit process and the related City's administrative costs,
including enforcement.
Transitioning employee parking to the periphery of downtown.
Long-term needs and goals, including a parking ramp.
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BACKGROUND / HISTORY cont.
3) Item 2 from Page 3 ofVedi Associates' proposal has already led the City Staff and City
Council to consider these additional measures that may / will modify the downtown parking
regulations and permitting process in Spring 2007.
Reduce parking time limits onstreet and in the King Avenue lot and enforce weekday and
overnight parking regulations.
Relocate downtown resident and overnight guest parking to north of Highway 10 lot(s)
by free permits.
Limit issuance of King Avenue employee permits to 150% (110 permits) of available
stalls.
Issue employee permits by application on a quarterly basis, at a rate of $1 O/month,
starting with 1 per business/property owner, then implement a "round robin" approach.
Provide a communications campaign to promote employee use of safe and available
parking location alternatives.
Evaluate financial means and timing for purchase of "parking boots" and "emergency
pull-posts" .
Parking regulation and permit system to be reevaluated on quarterly basis by a Focus
Group with regulatory changes to be authorized by Council prior to issuance of permits.
While effective the below mentioned measures are short-term and be analyzed to address the
following:
While current contractor parking is occurring on the north side of Highway 10 and seems
to be working well, will this be enough and will this continue to work?
There is a strong demand for employee parking permits (currently approximately 340
active permits are in place for the available 87 King Avenue employee parking stalls).
The Bank of Elk River parking lot could free up some demand in the King Avenue lot
and that impact will have to be measured.
Once the aforementioned developments are complete, there is an anticipated parking
situation that new customer and residential parking demands will compete with the
existing commercial and office employee parking demands.
Also the following question needs to be addressed and answered: "What is the City's
obligation to provide public parking, at what cost, where, what percentage, etc." based
on the changing demands.
A) The demand on downtown parking has shifted from a high demand for customer parking
to employee parking.
B) Due to the shift from mostly customers to mostly employees the King Avenue parking lot
has become primarily an employee lot with a ratio of 1.5 employee stalls for every
customer stall( s).
C) In most downtowns, a centrally located public parking lot is usually reserved for
customer usage and employees park on the periphery of downtown.
D) There is an expectation by downtown merchants that customers should be able to
park near their establishments.
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BACKGROUND / HISTORY cont.
E) There are a number of dynamic tensions that result in parking frustrations, some can be
addressed and some cannot. Such as some businesses have private parking and others
do not.
F) The creation of the new commercial spaces (20,000 square feet) will result in not only an
increased demand for parking but potentially could create relationship issues between
existing owners and new owners. With almost 100 new residential units it seems
reasonable to expect that some type of overnight public parking will be needed for guests.
G) Parking demands at times will spike during the evenings or on weekends depending on
activities at the new park.
H) What is the proper number of parking stalls for downtown? Should the City's goals be to
satisfy only a "full capacity" factor, or should the City have a "bounce factor", e.g. 25%
over a typical full capacity to ensure adequacy for special events, perception and
allowance for new businesses and other market opportunities.
I) Is a parking facility a viable option (City Engineer Terry Maurer estimates a parking
ramp could cost in the range of$15,000 to $20,000 per stall) and what about costs to
acquire land, relocate and remove existing businesses and buildings in order for a ramp to
be designed efficiently. Please refer to parking facility construction trends budget cost
estimate format and estimate of current trends.
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PARKING STUDY SCOPE OF WORK
This Parking Study Scope of Work is submitted to meet the objectives set forth by the City of
Elk River. Vedi Associates will review existing transportation and travel patterns and then will
make recommendations to the City of Elk River proposing ways to accommodate safe traffic and
pedestrian movements as part of a workable parking plan.
Progress during the course of this Parking Study would be reviewed with the Downtown Focus
Group. It would provide a forum upon which relevant information can be discussed and
reviewed by the City and Focus Group. Such a coordination process will be extremely valuable
and would assure that issues viewed by the City are addressed by VA.
Additionally, Vedi Associates will consider the parking growth plan by also introducing ideas to
increase city tax base to pay for the parking improvements" for creative, convenient and cost
effective parking solutions.
TASK 1 - REVIEW OF EXISTING CONDITIONS
The initial element of the work program will include the collection of all relevant traffic data,
studies of the study area, analysis of existing traffic operations and travel patterns on the
surrounding street system.
Subtask lA: Collect Available Data
VA will obtain transportation related data for the study area from field observations and/or
various public agencies that include items such as:
Base maps and aerials.
Daily and peak hour traffic volume counts.
Location and types of traffic/parking controls.
ROW, street widths and lane configurations.
Three-year accident records.
Existing street/signal plans.
Existing truck routes.
Pedestrian / bicycle facilities.
Pedestrian crossing volumes at selected intersections.
Existing and proposed land use.
Zoning requirements and standards related to off-street parking and loading facilities.
Any previous traffic or transportation related studies that include the study area.
Subtask IB: Analysis of Existing Conditions
VA will summarize all data collected. VA will analyze existing traffic, pedestrian volumes
and travel patterns within the study area to determine any capacity or safety deficiencies on
the surrounding street system and intersections due to inadequate or substandard geometries,
insufficient street or intersection capacity and/or inadequate traffic controls and signage.
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PARKING STUDY SCOPE OF WORK cont.
TASK 2 - TRAFFIC GENERATION AND ASSIGNMENT
This task will involve developing estimates of future traffic within the study area and parking
assignments to the surrounding streets and intersections.
Subtask 2a: Determine Trip Generation and Distribution
VA will determine the daily and peak hour traffic for developments proposed for the study
area. The traffic generation will be based upon previous experience in downtown areas. VA
will determine the directions of approach of all generated traffic based upon existing and
surrounding land use, existing travel patterns and street network.
TASK 3 - ESTABLISH PRIORITY PLAN
In order to meet the financial constraints of the City of Elk River and other public agencies
involved it is important that the proposed improvements be ranked according to priorities.
Criteria for establishing these priorities will be based upon items such as:
Proposed land development.
Compatibility of the project to other proposed street improvements.
Magnitude of the capacity deficiency.
Estimated cost.
The study will determine total number of parking stalls needed in a parking facility. Based on
projects with a similar size scope a 400 car parking facility would be reasonable. Present
construction trends for a 400 car parking facility are approximately $15,000 to $17,000 per car.
Maintenance will depend on the parking structure components. Revenue control systems,
durability features in parking facility design and continued maintenance program are
approximately $50 to $200 per stall per year.
The above criteria will be reviewed in relationship to available funds. After discussions with the
City Staff and Focus Group(s), and a review of available funding sources, the study team will
prepare a Priority Plan for implementing the recommended improvements for the parking option
selected by the City of Elk River. This plan will consist of an immediate action plan (0-2 years),
short range (2-5 years) and long range plan (6-20 years).
The Priority Plan will provide the City of Elk River the flexibility to pursue immediate
improvements and a 5-year development plan.
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OPTIONS FOR GROWING PARKING THROUGH CITY
TAX BASE INCREASES TO FINANCE IMPROVEMENTS
SHORT-TERM
A) Create at least seventy-nine (79) deficit parking as indicated in the City of Elk River's
Downtown Parking Analysis dated October 19,2006 projected for year 2007. This task
will be achieved very economically. No additional land will be required and no additional
parking lots will be added to the existing landscape and no additional buildings will be
demolished to increase parking.
Additional lighting levels in the parking areas will be introduced.
Security features will be introduced.
Additional effective signage shall be considered.
User walking routes shall be defined.
Police patrol shall be increased.
Parking entry/access points shall be defined.
Delivery access/exit points shall be defined.
Garbage collection and disposal improvements shall be reevaluated.
This Scope of Work shall incorporate the area between the Mississippi River and
Highway 10.
To make this concept work, the cooperation between the City and Property Owners is
essential.
By achieving additional parking spaces, the employees parking can be assigned south
of Highway 10 for convenience and improved security.
Therefore all street parking shall bel could be dedicated to customers.
Guests for private residential(s) shall be allowed to park in permit parking areas. This
shall resolve immediate parking supply issues.
** Costs involving parking lot improvements plus design costs shall be budgeted.
MID- TERM
B) Development of Waterfront life style Arcade.
This area involves commercial development overlooking the Mississippi River. The
potential development can be achieved by a two (2) level facility. The existing sloping
grade can be utilized and accessed by one-way for southbound family automobiles from
Main Street and two (2) way entry/exit near the bank for the upper level.
Cooperation and understanding from the current property Owners will be indispensable
for the success of this development. The commercial development will strengthen the
City Tax Base. The development will create new jobs and sale of bond option may
generate funding to build the project. Tax base from the development(s) may pay for the
parking structure and costs associated with this project.
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OPTIONS FOR GROWING PARKING THROUGH CITY
TAX BASE INCREASES TO FINANCE IMPROVEMENTS
cont.
The key factor in the cost control for the parking facility will be crucial to the
construction costs under the bond sale limit. Air rights above the parking are also a
workable concept approach. The existing businesses in this block may enjoy connected
parking and therefore, these businesses have the opportunity to extend customer access
from north and south sides of Main Street. See Vedi Associates Project examples: Mill
Street Parking / Bank Facility on Page 13.
MID- TERM
C) O'Reilly Center Development
O'Reilly Building has unlimited development options by retrofit approach. This building
can expand north single story or multi stories. The existing King Avenue parking lot has
ultimate potential for parking expansion associated with the O'Reilly Center.
Development, underground parking, semi-underground, mixed-use revenue generating
space and tax-base improvements can be developed at this location. It also has great
exposure from Highway 10.
The potential mixed-use development and parking hub alone can bring Elk River into a
different level of City Standards. A brief review of this property seems to show it is quite
suitable for mixed used development with integrated parking. However, a stand-alone
parking structure without any related development(s) at this location will not be an
economical approach as there is no tax base to offset the construction costs.
MID- TERM / LONG-TERM
D) Transient Center Hub
This idea can keep the growth perspective of the Northstar Commuter Rail in mind.
Additionally, there is the opportunity to connect Highway 10 eastbound and westbound
traffic to downtown Elk River without depending on traffic signal lights.
A structure may span over Highway 10 and be utilized for parking and mixed-use
development along with or separately from the O'Reilly Center Development. Or the
span over Highway 10 may become a part of a future expansion plan.
Again the cost of building a parking structure may be paid by tax structure generated by
the development( s) associated with parking.
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BUDGET COST ESTIMATE (Sample Form)
A budget cost estimate for the probable construction cost per car stall will be based upon per
square foot pricing for 2007 Spring bidding. Please budget 7% inflation cost per year after 2007.
This cost estimate may change based on the actual subsurface soil information, utility relocation
and soft costs involved. This sample budget is enclosed for reference and comments as requested
by the City of Elk River, Minnesota. An updated budget cost estimate with dollar amounts will
be included in the study.
Item # Spec. # Description of Work Item # Spec. # Description of Work
10 Mobilization 270 07570 Traffic Coating
20 Bond & Permits 280 07610 Metal Roofmg, Wall & Soffit
30 General Conditions 290 07900 Joint Sealers
40 Tower Crane 300 08111 Steel Doors & Frames (M)
50 02200 Earthwork 310 08111 Steel Doors & Frames (L)
60 02199B Soil Retention 320 08520 Aluminum Windows & Doors
70 02510 Asphaltic Concrete Paving 330 08711 Hardware (M)
80 02520 Curb & Gutter 340 08711 Hardware (L)
90 03100 Concrete Formwork 350 09260 Gypsum Board System
100 03200 Concrete Reinforcement (M) 360 09650 Resilient Flooring
110 03200 Concrete Reinforcement (L) 370 09900 Painting
120 03230 Post-Tensioned Reinforcement (M) 380 10200 Louvers (M)
130 03230 Post Tensioned Reinforcement (L) 390 10200 Louvers (L)
140 03300 Cast-in-Place Concrete 400 10400 Signage & Visual Aids (M)
150 03400 Precast Concrete (M) 410 10400 Signage & Visual Aids (L)
160 03400 Precast Concrete (L) 420 10522 Fire Extinguishers (M)
170 03410 Concrete Pavers 430 10522 Fire Extinguishers (L)
180 03450 Architectural Precast Concrete 440 10950 Ash Urns & Waste Receptacles(M)
190 04300 Unit Masonry Systems 450 10950 Ash Urns & Waste Receptacles(L)
200 05500 Metal Fabrications (M) 460 14240 Elevators
210 05500 Metal Fabrications (L) 470 15200 Site Utilities
220 06100 Carpentry 480 15400 Plumbing
230 07160 Bituminous Dampproofmg 490 15500 HVAC
240 07175 Water Repellent Coating 510 15900 Controls
250 07180 Penetrating Sealer 520 16000 Electrical
260 07270 Firestopping
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RELEVANT EXPERIENCE WITH REFERENCES
Centre Square Parking Facility
Location: St. Cloud, Minnesota
Year Completed: Under Construction (Dec. 2007)
Owner: City of St. Cloud
Project Contact: Stephen Gaetz,
Director of Public Services
Phone: 320.255.7240
This 525 car post-tensioned parking facility's design elements
include glass-back elevator, architectural brick, below grade
parking and air-rights expansion. This project is designed for
vertical expansion of up to 898 cars, with provisions for future
skyway connections.
Approximate Construction Cost: $7.4 million
Grand Central Parking Ramp 2 Level Addition & Skyway
Location: St. Cloud, Minnesota
Year Completed: 1988 & 2002
Owner: City of St. Cloud
Project Contact: Gerald Kaeter
Assistant Dir. of Operations &
Maintenance
Phone: 320.650.2915
This single-level, two-bay, vertical expansion was constructed
while the lower parking facility levels remained in operation.
Other features include: new vehicle entry; revised existing stair
tower and new elevator shaft to accommodate a new 330 foot
skyway which connects the parking facility, hotel, and Civic
Center; a four-story stair/elevator tower at the Civic Center to
connect the skyway to the convention halls and previously
public inaccessible parking below the Civic Center.
1988 Construction Cost: $2.5 million with less than 1 % in change orders.
2002 Construction Cost: $940,000 with less than 1 % in change orders.
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RELEVANT EXPERIENCE WITH REFERENCES cont.
Sioux Valley Hospital Parking Facility Number 2
Location: Sioux Falls, South Dakota
Year Completed: 1996
Owner: Sioux Valley Hospital
Project Contact: Louis F. Kramer
Email: loukramer@sio.midco.net
This precast and post-tensioned 1010 car parking facility is
357,500 sq. ft. in size. It is multi-tiered; four bay facility with
a sloping helix and connects to the hospital campus by an
underground tunnel. All parking stalls accommodate full
sized cars.
Construction Cost: Under budget by $700,000.00 for a final
construction cost of $6.9 million.
Sioux Valley Hospital Parking Facility No 3W
Location: Sioux Falls, South Dakota
Year Completed: 2000
Owner: Sioux Valley Hospital
Project Contact: Louis F. Kramer
Email: loukramer@sio.midco.net
This underground parking facility is designed for 400
cars, which incorporates a post-tensioned structural
system with micro-silica concrete. This parking facility
offers convenient emergency room parking for patients
and visitors. Also included with this project is an
underground tunnel connection to the North and
South Campus Buildings.
Construction Cost: $5.5 million
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RELEVANT EXPERIENCE WITH REFERENCES cont.
Hopkins Parking Facility
Location: Hopkins, Minnesota
Year Completed: 1988
Owner: City of Hopkins
Project Contact: James D. Kerrigan
Dir of Planning & Economic Dev
Phone: 952.548.6340
This 426-car "L" shaped parking facility is designed for
future vertical expansion of three additional levels and a
total parking capacity of884 parking stalls. As a security
issue, this "open-air" facility, with a glass-back elevator,
reinforces the user's sense of security due to increased
visibility.
Construction Cost: $1.8 million
Mill Street Parking Deck
Location: Fergus Falls, Minnesota
Year Completed: 1995
Owner: City of Fergus Falls
Project Contact: Gordon Hydukovich
Community Dev Director
Phone: 218.739.2251
This two-level parking facility was needed as a
growing rural downtown found congestion to be
the norm, rather than a rarity. Part of the
programmatic concern for downtown was where
to place a new bank. The end result was a facility
that resolved the parking congestion on the lower
level and a bank facility housed on the upper level
by using air rights. The taxes from the bank
facility help to pay for the cost of the parking
deck.
Construction Cost: $900,000.00
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RELEVANT EXPERIENCE WITH REFERENCES cont.
Nineteenth Avenue Parking Facility
Location: Minneapolis, Minnesota
Year Completed: 1994
Owner: University of Minnesota
This 540 car contemporary ramp is post-tensioned, cast-in
place structure and epoxy coated reinforcing steeL Other
features include: an emergency power generator, a carbon
monoxide monitor system that controls the exhaust fans on
the lower level, and Thorocoat cementitious paint on the
interior. All of which provide optimal durability and
minimize long-term maintenance requirements.
Construction Cost: $5.4 million with less than 1 % in change orders
Third Street Parking Facility
Location: Dubuque, Iowa
Year Completed: 2002
Owner: City of Dubuque
In response to an ever-increasing parking need,
especially within the historical district of Dubuque this
400 car parking facility was designed and detailed to
correspond to the existing buildings as well as respond
to the neighboring bridge and the alley-way that was
integrated into the parking facility's functional system.
Construction Cost: $5.2 million.
Fifth Street Parking Facility
Location: Dubuque, Iowa
Year Completed: 1990 & 2001
Owner: City of Dubuque
This five-level, two-bay, 617 car parking facility
accommodates transient and contract parkers for area
retailers and offices. This post-tensioned, cast-in-place
concrete structure has architectural finish precast concrete
facades, and stair/elevator towers. This facility has an empty
conduit embedded to provide for a future security system. The
landscaping has an extensive irrigation system.
Total Construction Cost: $4 million with less than 1 % in change
orders
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FEE PROPOSAL FOR PROFESSIONAL SERVICES
FOR THE DOWNTOWN ELK RIVER, MINNESOTA
FOCUS ON PARKING AND FINANCING OPTIONS.
Vedi Associates' proposes the following for Parking, Traffic, Planning, Architecture and
Parking Consulting Services.
We propose a fixed fee of$14,860.00 (fourteen thousand eight hundred sixty
dollars) for the Scope of Work indicated in this proposal.
We estimate approximately eight (8) week to complete this study.
We suggest progress review meetings between VA, the Owner/Focus Group shall
be arranged on a weekly bases for proper coordination and Owner's involvement
in the decision making process.
This fee structure includes all travel time, travel expenses, and five (5) copies of
the [mal Parking Study report.
Thank you.
Sincerely,
VEDI ASSOCIATES, INC.
P.S. Vedi, AlA
President