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- , He also commented that future actions could include, for example, restriping . of the parking spaces downtown, since 51 percent of the cars coming into the downtown area are either compact or subcompact cars, thereby requiring a narrower parking space. Thus, more spaces can be created than now exist. Mr. Delay wondered what would happen with those all-day meter lots which are somewhat less expensive. Mr. Bischoff responded that rates on those parking meters will be increased at the same time. In answer to a question from Ms. Miller, Mr. Bischoff also commented that the parking meter rates will be raised city-wide because the rationale is the same--that being that maintenance of the parking spots is more costly than the revenues currently being received. Mayor Keller expressed some concern with the penalty for violations of parking in the Free Parking District. It is recommended that the fine be increased from $50 to $200. Assistant City Manager said that this would give the judge more latitude and that $200 would be the maximum fine which the judge could levy. I n some cases, a judge might be dealing with a scofflaw, who is openly defying the parking rules. The rental value per parking space is about $70 per month, and so chronic offenders are in actuality stealing from the public. Mr. Bischoff said he looked at the economic value of a parking space in retail dollars. In studies done on the number of parking spaces versus retail revenue in the downtown area, he estimates each stall generates approximately $30,000 to $40,000 a year of retail business. Mr. Lieuallen wondered if any advantages would be afforded two-person carpools. Mr. Bischoff said that initially, carpools of three or more will receive free parking. Eventually, ride sharing with one other person will result in reduced . costs. Mr. Lieuallen noted that the cost had been estimated at $7,000 to $8,000 per stall to build new parking sites. He wondered what the Park-N-Ride system costs will be. Mr. Bischoff said that it will cost about $8,000 a month to run two buses five days a week, thereby demonstrating that the Park-N-Ride system will be far less costly than building new parking spaces. There is no competi- tion at this point with Lane Transit District as the Transit District does not have enough rolling stock to provide a downtown Park-N-Ride service. They are experimenting, however, with this program in some outlying areas. If, at some future point, the Transit District can provide that service, the City will gladly bow out. Mr. Delay moved, seconded by Ms. Smith, to approve the report in concept. Motion carried unanimously. It was understood that the necessary materials for formal approval would be brought to the December 19 Council meeting. V. FIELD BURNING--STATUS REPORT Manager explained that a resolution before Councilors would, if enacted, authorize the adoption of a Memo of Understanding between the City and the seed growers which is, in effect, the adoptlon of a peace treaty and an end to a long, expen- sive war. He also noted the fine work done by the City Attorney's Office, Stan Long, Tim Sercombe, and by Terry Smith. - . 12/12/79--5 bb7 . ~- ~,..-.- .........