Arts, Beats & Eats Parking, Party Bus Report and More on City Commission Agenda Tonight

At their 7:30 p.m. regular meeting at , city officials are expected to discuss a variety of matters.

Art, Beats & Eats parking management contract

Commissioners will from three companies—Park Rite, Miller and Ampco—for operating Arts, Beats & Eats parking with volunteers and as a stand-alone contracted operation.

Based on the proposals submitted, there is significant cost savings in running the parking as a stand alone operation, according to a letter to members of the City Commission from Greg Rassel, director of recreation and public service. Rassel recommends not using volunteers to assist with parking this year at Arts, Beats & Eats.

Charter Vehicle Task Force Committee recommendations

Commissioners will get a report from the Charter Vehicle Task Force Committee, which met on May 4 to address problems associated with charter vehicles or so-called .

The committee has several recommendations for commissioners, including directing staff to draft an ordinance prohibiting charter vehicles from idling or parking in residential neighborhoods and to prepare a resolution to the State of Michigan for legislation to allow local municipalities to seek cost recovery for police and fire expenses for all party bus alcohol related arrests.

Other items on Monday's City Commission agenda include:

• 2012 Sidewalk Improvement Program
• Liquor Control Committee recommendations
• Engineering Department fee updates
• Parking garage management contract
• Parking Station Ordinance amendment
• Charter Vehicle Task Force Committee report
• Major Fund and Arts, Beats & Eats Enterprise Fund financial updates