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- parking lots available to the public, and that if non-profit organizations are exempted it would change the formula and would raise the question of other challenges. Mr. McDonald said he would not be in favor of changing the formula but would be in favor of making an ex- ception of the Christian Church assessment. Manager said it is hoped the Church assessment of some $6,000.00 could be collected over a period of 20 years, non-collection would not hamper the Church's operation or its existing programs, and the City would work with the Church to relieve the burden if something can be done within the City's legal authority. It is not the City's intent to take title to downtown properties through the district. Mayor Anderson recalled the defeat at previous elections of efforts to finance parking over the entire City, and said he did not feel the issue would be any more successful at this time, especially with other commercial areas being developed. Manager said other methods are being investigated to help not only with the parking structure but with the overall central business district program through a committee of downtown merchants and the City. Some presentation is expected within the next few weeks. If it is a successful and accept- able formula, it may give considerable relief to these property owners. A rollcall vote was taken on the motion to read C.B.958l the second time by council bill number only, and motion carried, all councilmen present voting aye. Mr: Mohr moved seconded by Mrs. Beal that the bill be approved and given final passage. Rollcall vote. All councilmen present voting aye, except Mr. McDonald voting no. the bill was declared passed and numbered 16390. . Mayor Anderson said he is concerned about parking for the central business district and hopes a program can be developed that will not be the burden it now is but provide parking and re- vitalize the downtown area. B. Street and Easement Vacations 1. Vacating utility easement east of Hughes Street between Pattison and Avalon, Geo. Pyle - Manager said problems with regard to subdividing and provision of sewers should be resolved before the vacation becomes final, and recommended holding the council bill. (See C.B.9591 page 14 .) 2. Vacating Bufton Street north of West 11th Avenue between Wallis Street and Bertelsen Road, Geo. Wingard. (See C.B.9592 page 14.) 3. Vacating portion of Dillard Road at Snell Street, Gary Parks - Because of the petitioners unwillingness to pay an existing street assessment, it is recom- mended this council bill be held. (See C.B.9593 page 14.) 4. Vacatin easement on Lot 11 Block 41st Addition to Cow Palace eson Acres Road west of Norkenzkie Barker. See C.B.9594 page 14. 5. Vacatin easement near Hawthorne between Fairfield and Baxter excluding south 25 feet, Sorgenfri. See C.B.9595 page 14. 6. Vacatin Dills- easements Lots 13 and 18 Pine Ridge Estates north of Malabo Drive See C.B.9596 page 14.) - C. Constitutional Amendment. Highway funds for Public Transportation Margaret Patoine, People for Public Transportation, distributed copies of a proposed constitutional amendment which would change restrictions on the vehicle tax revenue$, and asked the Council's endorsement. Vehici:le tax revenues now can only be used for public highways, roads, streets, parks, and recreational, scenic and historical places. The proposed amendment would include public transportation systems and facilities. Mrs. Campbell said the Council has already expressed to the Transit District approval of the present method of funding. She wondered if the Council is being asked to disapprove the present method. Mrs. Patoine said they hope that with more money there is chance for a better transportation system; under the present funding it is definitely limited. They hope for a complete County system. Mrs. Beal moved seconded by Mrs. Campbell that the Council endorse and support tOe proposition of this Constitutional amendment. Mr'. Mohr suggested Council members have copies of the Oregon municipal poliCIJ on dedi- cated highway funds before making a decision. Mrs. Patoine oommented on the number of' organizations which have endorsed the proposal and said it would provide a balanced tz'ansportation system. It would not short funds for highways, the State would con tinue to get them as needed. . Mz'. Teague asked if the staff has reviewed the proposal. Manager said they have no knowledge of the proposal. He suggested the. item be placed on the consent calendar or' for public !learing at the next meeting. Mrs. Beal'withdrew her motion and asked that the item be placed on the February 28,1972 Council agenda for public hearing. Mrs. Campbell withdrew her second saying G1 public hearing would open the subject of use of the employers' tax now financing mass transi t and the Council should be prepared .H,J' u" 2/28/72 - 3 \'::-