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162. Regular Meeting April 23, 2001 Page 9 One suggestion was a municipal parking lot. One area that has not yet been developed is an existing parking lot in the area of Ace Hardware, Wells Fargo and Ted Breihan Electric. The area could provide considerable parking and is now partially vacant. They recommend there possibly be a three-way commitment of the City, County and Wells Fargo. This would free up some downtown parking, and they recommend the City investigate this possibility. Ms. Hughson wanted to know how many more spaces that would provide, and Mr. Gilley advised Ms. Franks has a drawing of the area, which would provide approximately 150-200 spaces. Ms. Hughson asked if it was proposed for shoppers to park there or business staff, and Mr. Maysel stated it would probably be both. Ms. Hughson indicated she did not think shoppers would be interested in parking a long way from downtown but if employees would park there, that would free up some on-street parking for shoppers. Mayor Chiu stated he would like to meet with Mr. Maysel and Mr. Lupe Carbajahl on this subject. Mr. Cox stated another aspect he would like to discuss that the Main Street Advisory Board recently discussed was the Bonner and Carrington Development on N. LBJ where variances were requested in parking requirements. Mr. Maysel stated they have proposed a multi-story, multi-use development. The proposal is for a four to eight story building and up to 400 apartments. They have requested a variance of one space per head on the lease. They received this variance and a specific use permit from ZBOA and the Planning and Zoning Commission the same night. Mr. Mayhew thanked the Parking Committee for the work they have done and stated he is interested in seeing what Mayor Chiu proposes. Mr. Cox asked if Chief Griffith could report on the ticketing program and was advised the City has established a list of cars we are booting. There are two employees doing this function, and the City is looking at privatizing these duties. Mr. Cox stated he is not opposed to the Bonner/Carrington development but is concerned about the granting of variances, and that there will be a parking impact in the downtown area. Mr. Cox stated he proposes to Council that Staff notify the Committee that they as a body develop a position so the position can be made known when parking variances are requested. Mr. Cox also stated a matter came before the Council regarding use of parking lots in the City parks, and he asked if any recommendations would be made. Mr. Gilley stated Staff has looked at this issue and particularly the City Park area. They did not look at the Fish Hatchery and Parks Building parking lots. Mr. Cox stated he would be eager to see what Staff recommends, and Mr. Gilley stated he will bring those recommendations to the Council. Mr. Cox stated the Council needs to receive those recommendations, digest them and then get back with the Committee. Mayor Chiu introduced a discussion regarding the Activity Center fees. The Council requested the Parks Board review the fees. The Council also was interested in Staff reviewing the costs of area businesses to compare charges. Ms. Hughson expressed concern that the nonresident charge is not much more than the resident charge. She expressed the need for there to be a bigger difference between resident and nonresident charges. Mr. Mayhew agreed with Ms. Hughson. Mr. Moseley asked how many members are nonresidents, and Mr. Cobb stated with the new software, that information