Design partner Sam Nunes expressed no surprise at the level of community participation. Once Chong and Partners incorporate public and council suggestions, they will most likely run the revised designs through the Parking Commission once more, which would allow a second chance for in-depth public input before the matter goes before the council. Parking commissioner Rex Morton hopes a go-ahead might come as early as December. Pirzynski said that overall he was impressed by the Chong group. The Chamber presented funding suggestions on Oct. 4 and is continuing to work with the council to develop a comprehensive funding plan.
Options are likely to include an assessment district of downtown property owners and paid parking.