Memo- Hopkins Parking RampPUBLIC WORKS
Memorandum
To: Jim Hartshorn, Economic Development Coordinator
From: Vern Pankratz, St./San./Traf. Supt.
Date: June 26, 1997
Subject: Hopkins Parking Ramp Maintenance Issues
The following is a summary of maintenance and recommendations for the Hopkins
parking facility:
Monthly/Annual Maintenance
1. Monthly light checks and replacements
2. Annual light bulb change-outs
3. Monthly contract sweeping, spring-fall
4. Daily/weekly checks of entire ramp and maintenance repairs as required
5. Annual wash downs
Recommendations as per Vedi Associates, Inc.
1. Painting--recommend that painting (white) be done to enhance lighting--option:
this could possibly be done in-house, although final detailslpaint specs have not
been completed as of this date
2. Lighting upgrades--recommend to hold on this option upon completion of
painting
3. Surtace sealer--recommend that this be done to prolong the concrete structural
life expectancy
4. Concrete slab repairs--recommend that this be done, as certain areas are
spalling at this time--this repair is definitely required to maintain structural life
expectancy
5. Signage--recommend that improved illuminated signage be installed at
designated locations--this option should consider the downtown Hopkins theme
and also consider the street improvements on 10th and 11th Avenues South
These recommendations are based upon comments received,
maintenance/operations, and prolonged integrity of a facility to fulfill the support
of safety/parking issues within the downtown area.