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---- e Mr. Nicholson moved, seconded by Mr. MacDonald, to adopt the resolution. Roll call vote; the motion passed unanimously, 7:0. Mr. Boles supported the motion, but expressed concern with local control. III. LANE COMMUNITY COLLEGE PARKING PROGRAM REQUESTS Lew Bowers, Planning and Development Department, said that Lane Community College (LCC) is making two requests: conversion of the 11th Avenue/ Willamette Street lot to a pay-box system to offer validation options for LCC and surrounding businesses and a City parking subsidy of $.125 per hour to LCC students. He noted that the Downtown Commission has supported the con- version of the lot, but did not support the request for the additional subsi- dy. The commission did, however, want to revisit the issue in a year. Responding to questions, Larry Warford, LCC Vice President, said LCC did not subscribe to the free ridership program offered by Lane Transit District (LTD) because it would cost about twice as much as the University pays. The increased costs are due to a larger number of bus-riding students and LCC's remote site. He said LCC is continuing to negotiate with LTD for bus passes for its downtown students. He stressed that the key issue is access; many downtown students do not pay tuition for programs such as English as a second language. e Responding to issues raised by Mr. MacDonald, Mr. Bowers said the $15,000 subsidy could come from reserves earmarked for library parking. He stated that Mr. MacDonald's concern for a long-term solution was well founded as the City is currently considering a proposal for development of the 11th Ave- nue/Willamette Street site. The interim solution of a pay-box lot is rela- tively inexpensive. Mr. Rutan moved, seconded by Mr. Boles, to direct staff to convert the parking delivery system in the 11th and Willamette Street lot to a pay-box system to offer validation options for Lane Community College and surrounding businesses. Roll call vote; the motion passed unanimously, 7:0. Mr. Rutan moved, seconded by Mr. Boles, to deny a request for an additional $.125 subsidy of the student validated parking system. Roll call vote; the motion passed unanimously, 7:0. Mr. Warford invited the council to participate on a committee LCC was creat- ing to review the overall role and future of the Downtown Center. Mr. Warford was encouraged to continue negotiations with LTD with regard to providing LCC downtown students with accessible, affordable parking and bring the issue before the City Council when a proposal is developed. e MINUTES--Eugene City Council October 23, 1991 Page 5 Lunch Meeting