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Personnel and Finance Committee September 5, 2000 Page 2 Council President Pfeifer also voiced concern about the parking in the downtown area. She noted that the Council has raised concerns for years with little action being taken. She noted that problems regarding the Morris which were eventually addressed. Council President requested to see a document detailing long-range planning for the garages since many events are established long in advance and the City should be well aware of the parking needs. Dr. Varner inquired what it would take to have at least one (1) garage open. It was noted that the set up price would be$ 15.00 per hour. Council Member Kelly stated that the area is expecting 30,000 from Nebraska. He recommended that the City take a chance and have at least one (1) garage open on Thursday, Friday and Saturday nights beyond the normal 7 p.m. closing hour and that it be well marked. Cathy Roemer voiced concern noting that years ago the City provided game day parking and shuttles which failed. Flint Dille noted that special event parking could be an option where a set fee is established. He noted that the Marriot charges $ 10.00 and Notre Dame charges $ 20.00. Mr. Guiliani stated he would talk with Bernie Kish about the need for parking and update Council Member Aranowski by voice mail. COMMUNITY & ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT-TOTAL DEPARTMENT (FUND # 212) 2000 Projected Expenditures: $ 2,090,670 2001 Projected Expenditures:$ 2,435,219 Expenditure Increase of 4.3 % = $100,678 2000 Projected Revenues: $ 2,202,935 2001 Projected Revenues: $2,435,219 Jon Hunt, Executive Director of the Department of Community & Economic Development provided handouts to the Committee (copies attached) which he reviewed. He noted that the organizational chart reflects two(2) major divisions within the department. Her noted that there are never are enough resources to address all of the projects. Council President Pfeifer thanked Mr. Hunt for his fine presentation and excellent handout but voiced frustration that the expectations highlighted may not be able to be reached because of the lack of resources. She emphasized that a city-wide neighborhood strategy needs to be identified and there needs to be agreements between the Administration and the Council with regard to the comprehensive use of CDBG monies. She noted that neighbors must be treated as full partners that are responsible. She noted that the planners have done a tremendous difference in many neighborhoods, however there needs to be an additional emphasis on support and training for neighborhood leaders. Mr. Hunt noted that in many areas of the City the percentage of rental properties is 60-70 % He stated that often times the City must break the mold as to how such areas will be addressed. Council President Pfeifer agreed noting that the small block groups better often times than a cookie cutter approach.