GF County ramps up parking discussions

No decisions have been made…yet…concerning the future of a downtown Grand Forks parking ramp.

The County Commission on Tuesday reviewed the findings of a new report that examined needed repairs – as well as razing the ramp in favor of surface parking. The analysis suggests fixing the ramp carries a $6.3 million dollar price tag. That includes an initial repair bill of $3.2 million – with a 20 year maintenance plan adding another $3 million to the tab.

Although the cost for surfacing parking is cheaper – two potential options fall short of the existing 330 parking spots.

A consultant has labeled the 25 year old ramp to be in poor condition for its age. The cost to fix the structure equates to $19,060 dollars per stall.

The commission will study the cost estimates before deciding how to proceed.