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AGENDA ITEM <br />Prepared By: J. Barnhart Reviewed By: A. Carlson Approved By: <br />1. Purpose. To authorize Bolton and Menk to develop plan alternatives for the Navarre Parking lot. <br />2. Background. The Navarre parking lot serves several users, including bus commuter parking, bike trail <br />parking, Navarre Park parking, and is the primary parking and loading supply for the Narrows/ Lake <br />Room and the Navarre True Value hardware store. Also, there is a bus stop for students attending Orono <br />Public Schools in the parking lot. <br />In May, the City Council authorized Bolton and Menk to complete a public engagement program to <br />gather input related to potential improvements to the Navarre Parking Lot. The public engagement <br />process was completed, and the summary document is attached as Exhibit A. There was a variety of <br />responses, ranging from ‘do nothing’ to more substantial investment. The responses are summarized <br />starting on page 5 of Exhibit A. <br />The next step is the development of a plan; staff seeks authorization for Bolton and Menk to prepare two <br />plans, one incorporating public engagement objectives recognizing cost as a major factor, and another <br />plan that maximizes the findings of the engagement process while balancing financial impact. These two <br />plans, along with a “do nothing” option and the already prepared repaving/ repainting plan, will give the <br />council four options. The proposed not-to-exceed fee for this work is $9,780. The written proposal is <br />attached as Exhibit B. The public engagement process was completed $3,200 under budget. <br />3. Staff Recommendation. Staff recommends the Council authorize the development of two options for <br />the Navarre Parking lot. The plans would incorporate the following features: Conforming spaces and <br />aisles, improvements for safety, and cost effective opportunities for future uses. <br />COUNCIL ACTION REQUESTED <br />Motion to authorize the work described in the scope summary presented by staff. <br />Exhibits <br />A. Public engagement summary dated September 29, 2021 <br />B. Plan proposal dated November 2, 2021 <br />Item No.: 7 Date:November 8, 2021 <br />Item Description:Navarre Parking Lot – Authorization for Planning <br />Presenter:Jeremy Barnhart, AICP <br />Community Development Director <br />Agenda <br />Section: <br />Community <br />Development Report