Design Build Manager Construction Contract for Bond 2019 Project 63 – Old Town Parking Structure

Criticized the council for failing to inform residents and argued that the parking garage lacks justification from current parking studies and threatens local historic character.

Questioned the high cost per space of the parking garage and suggested conducting a short study to verify parking needs before moving forward.

Read a letter from Arizona Preservation Foundation President Jim McPherson expressing concern over the parking structure's scale and impact on historic Old Town.

Argued that many local shop owners oppose the garage and criticized the architectural design as out of character with the historic mission.

Objected to the financial cost of the garage and the disruption to the 17-year tradition of the farmers market.

Warned that the parking garage would permanently damage the historic character of Old Town and disrespect the heritage of the old Adobe Mission.

Urged the council to put egos aside, listen to thousands of petition signers, and conduct a fresh parking study.

Supported keeping the farmers market in place and suggested alternative locations for parking structures.

Expressed concern that the parking garage is the first domino in a larger redevelopment plan that will destroy historic Old Town.

Shared history as a longtime Scottsdale resident and ambassador, stating downtown merchants and visitors do not want the garage.

Shared results of personal outreach to property owners in the area, stating there is strong support for the garage to support downtown business.

Argued that Old Town is severely under-parked, noting recent losses of parking leases, and urged the council to fulfill the 2019 bond commitment.

Raised concerns about the high cost per stall and shifting mobility trends, urging an updated parking study.

Argued that parking calculations incorrectly mix city hall uses and that the garage will harm Old Town business character.

Read a statement from Marilyn Atkinson supporting the garage expansion to address long-standing parking shortages.

Emphasized that retail spaces struggle with parking availability during peak seasons and urged the council to deliver on the 2019 bond promise.

Argued that inadequate parking drives negative redevelopment and that building the garage is essential to maintain business viability.