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<br /> e make decisions about public need. She urged the council to consider Mr. <br /> MacDonald's proposal which clearly addresses the needs of low-income people. <br /> William J. Mason, 1803 West 34th Avenue, testified in opposition to the pro- <br /> posal. He noted that he has attended numerous meetings as an observer on <br /> this issue. He said that the blame placed on Ballot Measure 5 is misleading <br /> and noted the DDD has been on a bankruptcy course for many years. He said <br /> that it is a fallacy that there is free parking anywhere in the City. He <br /> does not support a wholesale reduction of validated tickets; DEI's income <br /> might exceed its costs and not require subsidization. <br /> Anne Kern, 449 Howard Street, identified herself as an employee of B. Dalton <br /> Books and testified against the proposal. She felt that customers should not <br /> have to pay for parking downtown when parking in other areas around the City, <br /> particularly shopping centers, is free. She said that if the program is <br /> implemented, it is likely that B. Dalton would relocate to the Gateway Mall. <br /> Ann Herrick, 3411 Chaucer Way, spoke in opposition to validated parking. She <br /> felt that $.75 per hour is too expensive and suggested that if the program is <br /> implemented, the cost might be lowered to $.25 per hour on weekdays; parking <br /> should be free on Saturday. All metered lots should be $.50 per hour. <br /> Tom Slocum, 1950 Graham Drive, said that while he supports ceasing the taxing <br /> district downtown, he does not like validated parking. He noted that DEI <br /> represents downtown retailers, not offices. He recommended that the council <br /> select Option C or D; parking should be $.60 per hour on weekdays, and free <br /> e on Saturdays at the Overpark, Parcade, and the 8th and Pearl lot. Retailers <br /> could purchase tokens to distribute to customers. <br /> Bob (no last name given), 476 East Broadway, said that he is opposed to <br /> spending any money on the Eugene Mall. He suggested that the fountain be <br /> removed and that a dome be erected in its place for local bands to play un- <br /> der. He said that the current parking program is foolish; the City should be <br /> encouraging foot traffic, not cars, on the mall. <br /> Gene Joseph, 189 West 8th Avenue, identified himself as a co-owner of Pacific <br /> Nautilus and spoke against the proposal. He noted that the parking needs of <br /> Pacific Nautilus are unique from surrounding businesses and said that the <br /> proposed program would not suit the needs of its customers. He encouraged <br /> the council to examine further its options for downtown. He said Pacific <br /> Nautilus would be willing to pay an increased DDD tax. <br /> Bill Goldsmith, 390 East 30th Avenue, spoke as General Manager of the Satur- <br /> day Market against the parking proposal. He cautioned the council about the <br /> disastrous effects that terminating the free parking program would have on <br /> the downtown area. He asked the council to look at other parking alterna- <br /> tives, such as two-hour parking provided around the University and a permit <br /> program for local residents. He urged the council to look at the option of <br /> free downtown parking using criteria that give priority to the vitalization <br /> of a downtown civic area for Eugene citizens. <br /> e MINUTES--Eugene City Council July 8, 1991 Page 5 <br />
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