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503-" e 2/24/64 I 00 --' ~ ~~ :0 :0 had been shown in G1enwood which is not within the Eugene City limits. Further discussion by the Council resulted in a motion by Mr. Hawk seconded by Mrs. Lauris suggesting that Mayor Cone write a letter to the industry in general suggesting the various theatre managers preview any films about which there may be a question as to fitness for showing to children. Motion carried. II Mr. Chatt moved seconded by Mr. Swanson that Items 4 and 5 of the Committee report be approved. ~otion carried. e Committee meeting held February 20, 1964: "Present: Mayor Cone; Councilmen Chatt, Lauris, Swanson, Christensen, Deverell, Hawk, and Purdy; City Manager; Asst. City Manager; City Attorney; Director of Public Works; Members of the Parking Committee; and others. 1 1. Ballot Measures - May 15, 1964 Primary Election - The City. Manager stated that March 9, 1964 is the deadline for submitting measures to the City Recorder for inclusion on the May 15 City ballot. Various items had been discussed for inc1usion'on the ballot, and the City Manabe requested the Council's consideration of the following items so that the City Attorney could prepare the necessary ballot titles: I a. Off-street Parking Revenue Bonds - A report from the Parking Committee recommended a $2,500,000.00 revenue bond issue to finance acquisition and construction of parking lots which would provide 970 additional parking spaces and could be expanded by 700 or 800 spaces by mu1tiple- level structures on two of the four locations recommended. Such con- struction would make a substantial start toward reducing the estimated shortage of 3,100 spaces mentioned in the Barton parking survey and report. The Parking Committee also felt this method of financing would ensure public ownership of very important parking areas. It was the thought of the Parking Committee that the sites could be leased for private construction. I A minority report from two members of the Parking Committee was also 'presented to the Council. This report expressed the opinion that the City should not project itself further into the parking business at this time, but encourage private financing for the acquisition and construction of lots, including the validation of parking tickets by downtown merchants. The minority report also suggested establishment of parking districts and co-operative leasing, and removal of on-street parking from certain streets. Dr. Purdy moved seconded by Mrs. Lauris that the Council authorize placing on the May 15, 1964 ballot a $2,500,000.00 revenue bond issue to finance the acquisition and construction of off-street parking facilities, with the revenue from such parking lots to be pledged to retire the bond issue, supplemented by a limited amount of revenue from on-street parking meters. e Mr. Dave VanFossen, realtor, pointed out that the parking problem is one of educating the public to use lots now in existence, and that the existing parking lots are not as fully occupied as the Barton report indicates. He also pointed out that the City should not merchandise' additional parking spaces, and he disagreed with the Parking Committee's estimated construction cost of $1,320.00 per space. Mr. Robinson; vice chairman of the Parking Committee, stated that the City is already merchandising parking spaces through the meters for on-street parking. He also stated that the estimated construction cost of $1,320.00 per space was based upon figures supplied by Eugene Barton and through the Concrete Institute which recently met in Eugene. Mayor Cone pointed out that it would be wise to acquire parking lots for the future, but that it may be desirable to lease for private operation. I A vote was taken on the motion to authorize placing' the revenue bond' issue on the ballot, and motion carried, Mr. Christensen voting no. Mrs. Lauris moved seconded by Mr. Chatt that Item la of the Committee report'be ap- proved. Motion carried, Mr. Christensen voting no. 2/24/64 - 3 e ~