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e V. DOWNTOWN PARKING PROGRAM SIX-MONTH REVIEW Responding to a question from Ms. Ehrman, Mr. Bowers explained that the City allows the parking validation system by providing a discount on parking. Downtown Eugene, Inc. (DEI) markets the system to its members and each member establishes its own criteria for implementing the program. Members vary widely on how they deal with validation. Mr. Bowers said the validation system is the responsibility of DEI. Several councilors expressed dissatisfaction with unattended lots. Scott Luell, Planning and Development Department, explained that usage is below and revenue is above projections. He said fewer people are validating and more people are paying money. Responding to a question from Ms. Ehrman, Mr. Luell said that actual partici- pation in the validation program is 26 percent, down from the 30-50 percent projected. Mr. Luell agreed to provide a list of DEI members participating in the program. In response to Mr. Boles, Mr. Luell said that based on past data, if the trend line were extended, it would intersect the projected average use line in 12 months. Mr. Boles suggested the council honor the Downtown Commis- sion's request that the program be extended another six months. There was agreement from the council. e VI. GOLDEN GARDENS GOLF COURSE DEVELOPMENT Mr. Boles said that the council has not received responses to specific ques- tions submitted to Assistant City Manager Linda Norris. He urged the council not to take any action on this item until the information is received. Lee Beyer, Planning and Development, recalled that two landowners have sub- mitted a request to develop the Golden Gardens Park area and surrounding area into a golf course. They seek to trade their property or buy portions of other property in exchange for 35 acres of City property for the development. Mr. Beyer said their goal seems to be consistent with the council's approved recreational plan for the area. He noted that development of the area into a City park would cost $2.5-$3 million, which would make it a long-term project. This presents an opportunity for meeting that goal through private means. The proposal is conceptual at this point. If it goes forward, there would be involvement by a citizen advisory committee. Councilors Bascom, Green, and Rutan supported the concept. Mr. Boles said the council should not go forward with negotiations without addressing the issues he raised in a previous meeting, although he is not opposed to committing staff time to the project. e MINUTES--Eugene City Council June 24, 1992 Page 6 11:30 a.m.