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Walker told the board the town and consultant expanded a previously scoped study to analyze roughly a 10‑block downtown area. The study inventoried approximately 881 public parking spaces, including about 453 town‑controlled off‑street spaces and roughly 164 on‑street spaces. Walkers’ team conducted utilization counts across two consecutive days in February (mid‑morning, mid‑afternoon and early evening observations) and recorded license plates for turnover analysis.

Corbett summarized the observations: Saturday evening was the peak period (the study coincided with an American Heart Association gala at the MAC Center), when the public parking system reached about 70% utilization across observed town‑controlled inventory. Some block faces and lots exceeded 85% during the evening peak. The consultant recommended adopting a “cushion” target (approximately 15% availability for on‑street and 10% for off‑street) to preserve access for short‑term visitors. The turnover analysis identified 337 unique vehicles on the peak day; 25 vehicles were observed parking across multiple observation sessions, suggesting some long‑term users occupy short‑term curbside spaces.

As immediate next steps, both Walker and the consultant recommended a phased, low‑risk approach: first update town ordinances to enable enforcement of time limits and overnight parking rules; next improve vehicular wayfinding and signage to clearly mark town public parking; then implement selective on‑street management and enforcement (including paid parking technology and operator arrangements if the board chooses to proceed). Walker said the town’s existing ordinance language (chapter 23‑77 was discussed) does not clearly enable time limit enforcement as practiced in many downtowns and staff will coordinate with legal and planning to draft necessary changes.

Commissioners asked practical questions about enforcement, overnight parking, use of privately owned parking lots during events and whether existing grass/unmarked lots near Center and Church should be formalized or better signed. Several commissioners said a simple, phased rollout with strong outreach to downtown businesses would be preferable to an aggressive, punitive approach. Staff said the next step is for Walker Consultants to deliver an implementation strategy and for staff to return with ordinance revision drafts and a recommended sequence of actions that can run in parallel with the ongoing parking‑deck study.

Walker said the town can contract with a private operator to manage enforcement and pay‑station operations if the board prefers that approach; the consultant noted modern parking technology and managed contracts can avoid labor‑intensive tactics such as chalking tires. Commissioners asked staff to coordinate with the downtown commission and identified two commissioners willing to help lead planning for rollout and outreach. Staff said they will return with specific ordinance language options, signage recommendations and a recommended timeline for phased implementation.","mediaType","Video","parentTitle","Board of Commissioners - April 2, 2025","oneSentenceSummary","A consultant study of downtown Mooresville found about 881 public parking spaces and peak demand near 70% on a Saturday evening; staff and consultants recommended ordinance updates, better wayfinding and a phased enforcement and management strategy.","taxTitle","Mooresville, Iredell County, North Carolina","taxId",52387,"location","headline","","shortSummary",{"_33":76,"_35":36,"_37":38,"_39":77,"_41":78,"_43":79,"_45":80,"_47":81,"_49":82,"_51":83,"_53":84,"_55":56,"_57":58,"_59":85,"_61":62,"_63":64,"_65":86,"_67":68,"_69":70,"_71":68,"_72":73,"_74":73},6616903,"Town seeks tentative award for East Center Avenue stormwater project; LASI grant expected to cover most costs",1083,1376000,2459000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=2847609-000eb316bdda24deb39310c1847265f3&start=1376&end=2459","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/2847609-000eb316bdda24deb39310c1847265f3/thumbnail_1376000.jpg","/articles/6616903/Mooresville/Iredell-County/North-Carolina/Town-seeks-tentative-award-for-East-Center-Avenue-stormwater-project-LASI-grant-expected-to-cover-most-costs","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6616903-70b1d68f7e24e431b86abf7148905550/orig.mp4?Expires=1771189953&Signature=cIgVZYEE0dwyZQunEx7RFouLisRpTQi3Iu1iLL06hVzdCzYIn3BN2bFpt2IQxzPaobZeC6Q70wQLLeDHA0ptgdgOfxNeyjikroIwQB8mj1z98mjLUqRLxRmAFvi5icqwSzDh6pd53BM-aUD-tXKp2jpIeavg9SpIfrJ239SdV3bDfwlOURQsGa60S3B42-8ZPtivEkCVvjhhDXyr~vpjfaKKitkIox4-jabOTIR4x~ntlP~~1ZwTmhR95DXanCxs3QCUmAg7JG6CH1~ohgwf~CBrSJnqTK6jjOHdbBOtwdHGo8TgBPK8uXifaScLl4Ej~0XbGc-~jCi~RcGIOi2FQg__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","Ashton Walker, engineering services manager, asked the board to adopt a tentative award of a construction contract to Blythe Development Company for the East Center Avenue stormwater improvement project with an amount “not to exceed $4,298,922.50,” contingent on final approval to construct by the North Carolina Department of Environmental Quality (DEQ), Division of Water Infrastructure.

Walker described the work as a package of stormwater, drainage and related public‑infrastructure improvements along East Center Avenue between Church Street and Statesville Avenue. Key elements include culvert rehabilitation/lining under East Center Avenue, added storm pipe and structures, floodplain benching and streambank stabilization, waterline replacement (upgrading an old 6‑inch cast iron main to 8 inches), a 12‑foot multi‑use path linking Liberty Park to Willow Valley Park, separated bicycle lanes on East Center and an enhanced pedestrian crossing. The scope also includes demolition of an abandoned house at 121 Elm Street where storm drainage is within a few feet of the structure.

Walker said the project completes work recommended by the town’s 2016 stormwater master plan and reflects interdisciplinary coordination because the town is taking the opportunity to fix the full corridor while the street is being excavated. He said the current culvert is in poor condition and a 2022 structural analysis showed the culvert must be opened rather than replaced in place.

On procurement and funding, Walker said the town split the bid into a base bid and two add‑alternates (the greenway and the culvert lining on McClellan Avenue). The low bid for the package came in significantly lower than the construction estimate. Walker said the town applied for and was awarded a LASI (Local Assistance for Stormwater Infrastructure investment) grant — described in staff materials as ARPA money — providing $3,900,000 for construction; an additional $1,500,000 ARPA earmark and town general fund set‑asides are intended to cover non‑eligible costs such as the greenway element.

Walker said the contractor is limited by grant rules from including contract contingencies directly in the construction contract; the town has money set aside for unexpected costs but would need a board amendment to spend additional funds beyond the award. Contract duration in the presentation was 530 days; staff said the town will coordinate timing with the school district and indicated the major closure of East Center Avenue could be limited to roughly 120 days, preferably when school is out to reduce disruption. Walker said planned dewatering and pump‑around methods are included in the construction specifications to handle creek flow while the culvert is opened.

Staff noted the tentative award language is required by DEQ because final authorization to construct comes from that agency for grant‑funded projects. Board members asked staff to quantify effects on downstream neighborhoods; Walker said the work should provide an incremental positive effect for nearby neighborhoods through floodplain benching and stormwater treatment features but would not solve all drainage problems in Eastern Heights and Willow Valley because some system elements are already in the floodplain and cannot be upsized under the current scope. Walker said the tentative award will be finalized following DEQ authorization to construct and that staff would provide the bid tabulation and related documents to commissioners ahead of the formal action.","Engineering staff recommended a tentative award of a construction contract for the East Center Avenue stormwater improvement project to Blythe Development Company for up to $4,298,922.50, contingent on final authorization to construct by the North Carolina Department of Environmental Quality.",{"_33":88,"_35":36,"_37":38,"_39":89,"_41":90,"_43":91,"_45":92,"_47":93,"_49":94,"_51":95,"_53":96,"_55":56,"_57":58,"_59":97,"_61":62,"_63":64,"_65":98,"_67":68,"_69":70,"_71":68,"_72":73,"_74":73},6616908,"Mooresville staff seek $11.3 million to renovate Moore Park; lowest construction bid $10.1 million",1009,467000,1476000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=2847609-000eb316bdda24deb39310c1847265f3&start=467&end=1476","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/2847609-000eb316bdda24deb39310c1847265f3/thumbnail_467000.jpg","/articles/6616908/Mooresville/Iredell-County/North-Carolina/Mooresville-staff-seek-113-million-to-renovate-Moore-Park-lowest-construction-bid-101-million","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6616908-62fc0ef7338d7266cd86144c50fa360d/orig.mp4?Expires=1771189953&Signature=fnXmc-mBPRumA9-xy~rSeO8~DOIOFFPFDtWth~3ogTtQgJJXEe0BnoUoIDDAu2QGGc577B85wNn7zJ3aPTgGfluWJeCMtM80MKHSRW5j82xiXeTI6HJMTWci9~KbZKHepeg7YtsJgzjgngmrjM~bga0J58AYxuDjuH1D9Npt3U0A0gonH5ohe0jNAIlWxK~h9eliohgcA5K7XbTM72VPzpK4gW98TXbNQJ19oeoESoteK~FXfm2bhTf7IzscQDDple55x9SP1~tszJGNyLt0LDcKAB6m1jbilw3e1OyYpvN6pg6mk0R94neYWri0r6Zs2GigFZAlu0aNnN71hKiDHQ__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","John Simoniak, construction project manager for the town’s facilities department, asked the Mooresville Town Board to consider awarding a construction contract for Moore Park and related additions to GL Wilson Building Company for a base bid “not to exceed $10,201,900” and to approve amendments to the project budget to complete phase 1 of the park work. The proposal covers work at Moore Park, 651 South Broad Street in Ward 2, and includes a 900-seat grandstand, restrooms and concessions, batting cage, turf infield, dugouts, a new outfield fence and accessible parking and streetscape on Lowrance Avenue.

The request follows three years of planning and design. Simoniak said the town started a master plan in April 2021, awarded a design contract in April 2024 and expanded the Phase 1 scope last September to minimize lost seasons of play. He told the board the project received three bids on March 20; the low bid was about $10.1 million, with two other bids within about 8% of each other.

Staff presented a January engineer’s estimate (based on 90% plans) of just under $9.7 million and reported that the awarded contractor has completed recent town projects. Simoniak described the construction calendar as a 382-day period that would begin in April 2025 and target completion in May 2026.

On financing and scope, Simoniak said the base construction bid plus a $95,000 alternate for organic turf infill totals $10,201,900. He said the town will need about $1,105,000 in additional project funding for items including a separately procured 60-foot backstop netting and contractor markups, yielding a phase 1 construction total in the staff presentation of roughly $11,306,900. Simoniak said the town intends to issue a $10,000,000 bond and pay the remaining approximately $1.3 million from existing project ordinance allocations.

Board members asked for more procurement detail and operational estimates. Commissioner Qualls asked for the full bid tabulation and said he typically receives that before Monday night voting; Simoniak said he would provide the tabulation. Commissioners asked whether the design will accommodate requests from local ball clubs; staff said clubs were consulted and that some changes were incorporated. Commissioners also asked for projected maintenance and operations staffing and equipment requirements; staff said they would follow up with the board.

Several members raised traffic and circulation concerns around the park site. One commissioner said closing the rail crossing and planned streetscape work on Broad Street will change traffic patterns during events and recommended staff refine a circulation plan. Staff agreed to return with a circulation plan and said they will coordinate with Duke Energy and the rail company; Simoniak and other staff noted a transformer on Broad Street creates a multi-year dependency that shaped the town’s decision to stage work so play is not interrupted.

The presentation closed with staff recommending approval of the resolution awarding the contract and the associated budget amendments; the meeting record included questions and a pledge to supply requested supplemental materials (bid tabulation, maintenance estimates, and a circulation plan) before the board’s next formal action.","Town staff presented a plan to award construction of Moore Park phase 1 to GL Wilson Building Company with a base bid of $10,201,900 and a total phase 1 budget request of about $11.3 million; board members asked for additional details on bid tabulation, maintenance costs and traffic circulation.",{"_33":100,"_35":36,"_37":38,"_39":101,"_41":102,"_43":103,"_45":104,"_47":105,"_49":106,"_51":107,"_53":108,"_55":56,"_57":58,"_59":109,"_61":62,"_63":64,"_65":110,"_67":68,"_69":70,"_71":68,"_72":73,"_74":73},6616894,"Developers seek conditional rezoning and annexation for 87‑lot neighborhood; staff and planning board recommend approval with conditions",613,2562000,3175000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=2847609-000eb316bdda24deb39310c1847265f3&start=2562&end=3175","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/2847609-000eb316bdda24deb39310c1847265f3/thumbnail_2562000.jpg","/articles/6616894/Mooresville/Iredell-County/North-Carolina/Developers-seek-conditional-rezoning-and-annexation-for-87lot-neighborhood-staff-and-planning-board-recommend-approval-with-conditions","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6616894-242fa293e925d394505dedbe8efd68a9/orig.mp4?Expires=1771189953&Signature=TbnSy2S-3jnfn9dSpAdRp69bnwdR2H~5l1JjfNnoXyDsFZVxUufEL4E~~YZa5DHE6fW8830Au20nt3Ss1YpsgM9edo7ckElh9hgKK~by65yFpRs9UxTgp4ZFxziFFhUh7~JoHeL496aM4GNfE4DXye6AAV8cLwJZqQ36gWfj2~uhFh9oUKBQPa2zzyY19dkyfmutNAFwzZpaTdLjgBKQRaI3UE3w5se-oYjX8CvSHguyvdNZyKA3t8LT5IQTH8SWRLcVyPalG2FiUIoznT1I9ZoBzCK3TFYw~5MijHE6hukc6eLig0UMfeFDM8pkJOhCujN~tzdv3e2yX9ur6zyR3A__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","Sandy Havill, senior planner for the town, presented a conditional rezoning request (CZ2025) and a voluntary annexation petition for roughly 50.662 acres (an additional 14.64 acres were already inside town limits) on multiple parcels off Shears Road. The applicant is Sarah Beeson with Alexander Ricks P, LLC; named property owners include Jeremy and Tiffany Dingler, Ricky and Pamela Dingler and Ruby Amos.

The proposal seeks conditional traditional neighborhood zoning for an 87‑lot single‑family detached subdivision on parcels currently zoned Residential Limited Services (with a small northern parcel zoned Residential General). Under existing by‑right zoning the site would allow up to 30 units; the conditional rezoning proposes 87 units with several design commitments intended to address neighborhood concerns: limiting dwelling types to single‑family detached homes, reduced building height to two stories, 25% open space (about 16.3 acres), enhanced corner‑lot façade treatments and a required 8‑foot vinyl fence and enhanced plantings along the east property line.

Additional developer commitments presented to the board include constructing turn lanes at Shears Road and Timber Road, installing a traffic signal at that intersection, reserving no roads or pedestrian connections to Clyde Filter, and providing three attainable units priced at about 20% of area median income. Staff said the traffic signal timing and installation are tied to the project’s mitigation agreement and are triggered by certificate‑of‑occupancy thresholds (staff said the trigger is based on CO counts and estimated it as around 40–45 COs; staff committed to provide the exact number as a follow‑up).

Staff and the planning board recommended approval, stating the request meets several objectives in the town’s 1 Mooresville plan and aligns with the town’s strategic plan goal of individual and community economic vitality, while noting that surrounding land to the south and west remains rural. The board discussed the long history of the item, neighborhood opposition cited at prior hearings (the item had been denied in October 2024), and a January 2025 waiver to consider new information. Commissioners asked staff to provide the traffic‑signal timing/CO trigger information as an immediate follow‑up.

Staff also presented a related voluntary annexation ordinance for about 50.662 acres; the board was advised 14.64 acres associated with the site are already inside town limits. The presentation closed with staff and the applicant available for questions; commissioners requested the specific CO trigger for the traffic signal be supplied to the board as follow‑up information.","Town staff presented a conditional rezoning (CZ2025) and voluntary annexation request for about 50.66 acres (87 single‑family detached units) on properties off Shears Road; staff and the planning board recommended approval with conditions including a traffic signal at Timber/Shears and three attainable housing units at 20% area median income.",{"_33":112,"_35":36,"_37":38,"_39":113,"_41":114,"_43":115,"_45":116,"_47":117,"_49":118,"_51":119,"_53":120,"_55":56,"_57":58,"_59":121,"_61":62,"_63":64,"_65":122,"_67":68,"_69":70,"_71":68,"_72":73,"_74":73},6616898,"Town board suspends rules and appoints Jeffrey Mack to planning board",224,2444000,2668000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=2847609-000eb316bdda24deb39310c1847265f3&start=2444&end=2668","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/2847609-000eb316bdda24deb39310c1847265f3/thumbnail_2444000.jpg","/articles/6616898/Mooresville/Iredell-County/North-Carolina/Town-board-suspends-rules-and-appoints-Jeffrey-Mack-to-planning-board","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6616898-c599acc349f50826fa4a771b7762fd13/orig.mp4?Expires=1771189953&Signature=SuT1hrJaThFObjNznzs~RGwUkQH86PulxYK2-uvYgQtHNpEATAcbbfvQoMGsviQdM~mxYNzKoftddtXpgV1DIzmhX0uytjnF6VJ~rzGZukrSz7-4iK9TAl1CkbRBH2UMhjirlWq6ORSYAgAGM3cW3mEu21TQkEm-yVzFmaBTFMTDe4lAavxI0Pb-Q6LW38qsm2~RD8l6giarGWJkvHoMeTlnWB65eQNFrcDIMvGQtQP7NXotRm4Fy2pe9KgkhmqNF1kLlsfXPQeGcyoHDg3HRdRs8-LjoD7udHOj1ZdeZzqNf9Kg3YPJ1AAcvB2Qg-QZad7AGRkQWTJmuaBGP2Qdxg__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","The Mooresville Town Board voted to suspend its procedural rules and to appoint Jeffrey Mack to the town planning board to fill a midterm vacancy.

Commissioner Qualls moved to suspend the rules “as the mayor outlined,” and Commissioner DeWeese seconded the motion. The board then voted in favor by voice vote; the clerk recorded “aye.” The mayor and commissioners also noted that Jeffrey Mack is the son of Mitchell Mack, a long‑time former Mooresville board member and ABC board member, and described his selection as bringing continuity of local experience.

The appointment was presented as a recommendation from the town’s nominating committee and included a short discussion of the candidate’s local ties. Staff said a resolution would be adopted to complete the appointment.","The board moved to suspend procedural rules and appoint Jeffrey Mack to fill a midterm vacancy on the town planning board; commissioners voted in favor and staff noted Mack’s local family ties.","actionData","errors"]

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