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great deal as well. Ms. Phelps had contacted Tom Schwetz of the Lane Council of Governments concerning comparative traffic use. Given the number of users at the Garden Club, she concluded that it had approximately the same use level as two and one half residences. The Garden Club has only five parking spaces off the alley. They would like to have the parking lot paved as well, but they do not feel that they could afford the proposed assessment. Ms. Phelps discussed the amount of the estimated assessment with Principal Civil Engineer Paul Klope and Project Engineer Steve Gallup. They determined that the Garden Club was using figures that were different than the current estimate of an assessment of $14,700 for the Garden Club. The possibility of installment payment of this amount was discussed. In response to a question from the Hearings Officer, Ms. Phelps and other members of the Garden Club indicated that there were a number of other persons - strangers - who frequently parked in the Garden Club's parking lot. Ms. Phelps indicated that the Garden Club felt like they were being penalized for not having a single family dwelling. Ms. Phelps re-emphasized the contributions that the Garden Club makes to the city, concluding with a plea that the Garden Club not be treated like other commercial uses, because it was not at all similar to such uses. Mr. George Mayer asked several questions concerning the proposed design of the alley pavement, such as the thickness; why concrete was the chosen material and so forth. Mr. Klope indicated that the standards called for concrete seven inches thick, and that concrete was chosen because it was the most durable material available. After the end of the meeting Mr. Klope and Mr. Mayer had an extensive discussion concerning the design and scope of the project. After the Garden Club members were assured that the Garden Club would be eligible for the installment payment process, and a discussion about interest rates for the program, the meeting concluded at approximately 7:10.