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- . . . . . . . . . ~ . ------ 187-' 5/13/68 " 5. OversLle Curb Cut. 1045 Garfield - Council members previously viewed the site where Friction Materials Corporation requested removal of a 15-foot curb between two 30-foot cuts, making a total cut of 75 feet on a 100-foot frontage. The Public Works Department recommended denial, and prohibition of parking adjacent to the driveway approaches with construction of a curb at the property line to define the approaches. Mrs. Hayward moved seconded by Mr. Lassen to grant a variance allowing the 75-foot cut. Motion carried. Mr. Anderson moved seconded by Mr. Lassen to approve Item 5 of the Committee report. Motion carried. 7 6. Echo Hollow Pool - Jon Berry, architect, presented the completed design of the Echo Hollow Pool, and copies of the cost estimate were distributed. The Parks Director said the cost, including alternates, falls within the $608,000 previously authorized, and leaves about $245,520 of the bond issue for the Amazon community center building. Mr. Anderson moved seconded by Mrs. Hayward to call for bids on the project as outlined. Motion carried. Mr. Anderson moved seconded by Mr. Lassen to approve Item 6 of the Committee report. Motion carried. g 7. Parking Meters. Universitv of Oregon - The Traffic Engineer presented a chart showing areas around the University of Oregon campus proposed for installation of 830 new 2-, 5-, and 10-hour parking meters to provide additional parking for commuter students. He said the University Planning Committee has approved the plan. Councilman Anderson said he felt that before expanding the on-street parking, plans should be explored for multistoried parking facilities in the University area. The Traffic Engineer replied that the University has requested the State Board for development of parking structures but has not been able to gain priority over other building requirements. Councilman Wingard objected to installation of the meters in those areas where no other parking is available for apartment house occupants. The City Manager said revenues from the meters will more than compensate for their purchase and for additional personnel necessary to enforce them. Dr. Purdy moved seconded by Mr. McDonald to approve the plan as presented. Motion carried, Mr. Wingard voting no. Mr. Anderson moved seconded by Mrs. Lauris to approve Item 7 of the Committee report. Discussion followed with protests from several University students stating they would not be able to afford to park on campus and that the meters would not eliminate the problem of shortage of parking. The Traffic Engineer said the original request for the meters came from the Campus Planning Committee, which has student representation. Mr. Orville Lindstrom, Director of Fiscal Affairs, representing the Committee, stated plans are in the preliminary stages for a parking structure at 14th and Kincaid and that the University is in the process of purchasing land from Eugene Sand and Gravel to provide ~dditional parking space. Mr. Art Keith, faculty member at the University, said he felt the parking meters would serve no purpose except to provide revenue for the City and that they would not solve the parking problems on campus. The Traffic Engineer stated the meters would force a turnover in parking and eliminate cars being left on the street for days at a time. He also stated the meters are self-sustaining and that about 75% are long-duration meters. Councilman Wingard recommended the parking meters be excluded from the residentially zoned area west of Kincaid Street since this is an area for low-cost housing for students and there have never been parking meters installed in residentially zoned areas. Mayor Cone asked if it would be feasible to have bids on the parking meters rather than the contract-buying basis proposed. The Traffic Engineer explained there were two companies who submitted prices on the meters. The low price was accepted and the total cost for quantity provided considerable discount (5% interest on a 3-year contract). Mr. Wingard moved seconded by Mrs. Lauris to amend motion to exclude all residentially zoned property west of Kincaid Street. . . ~ Dr. Purdy moved-seconded by Mr. Anderson tb table the propos~l and"refer it back to the ,Campus Planning Comm~~tee for theUnive~sikV'o recommendation on deleting parking meters in residentially zoned area. Motion carried~~'i1r.. Wingard .voting no. q 8. Aircraft Tie Down Fee. Mahlon Sweet Field - The Airport Commission recommended establishment of tie down and parking fees for aircraft at Mahlon Sweet Field, with the fixed base operators to act as collection agents for the City in return for one-third of the fees collected. The fees recommended were: Per Month - $6.00; Semiannual - $36.00; Annual - $66.00; Single-engine Transient Aircraft - $1.50 per day; and Twin-engine Transient Aircraft - $2.40 per day. Councilman Purdy questioned the lower rents collected for ground space from hangar owners, and the Airport Manager explained that more expense is incurred in equipment and time with the tie down areas. Mrs. Lauris moved seconded by Mrs. Hayward to approve the recommendation. Motion carried. Mr. Anderson moved seconded by Mr. Lassen to approve Item 8 of the Committee report. Mrs. Hayward stated that $6.00 was not enought to charge for tie-down fee. Mr. Charles Wiper, Airport Commission Chairman, said their price recommendation had come after considerable research throughout the community and with other airports. Rollcall vote, motion carried, all Councilmen present voting aye. 5/13/68-16 .....