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. ,- In regard to the 8th and Pearl Street lot the Manager indicated that the proposed ordinance is for $24 monthly for non-City employees until October, . when it would be raised to $30 with the addition of the Performing Arts Center Garage. Mr. Hanks added that the increase would then occur at $5 increments each ye ar . Duane Bischoff, Parking Administrator, indicated that the present rate schedule for non-City employees at parking structures was increased to $30 as of July with $5 increments every year after that. However, on July 1, 1981, all the lots would increase except at the Performing Arts Center which would stay the same. As of July 1, the rate for non-City employees at the 8th and Pearl lot is $24. Councilor Obie asked if this ordinance applies to both City and downtown employ- ees. Mr. Hanks responded that the lot across from City Hall is $6 less for City employees than those for downtown employees. This is because it costs the City more to bill downtown employees as compared to a payroll deduction for City emp 1 oyees. Council Obie felt that there should not be a difference between the rate for the lot across for City Hall as compared to downtown lots. In response to Ms. Schue's question, Duane Bischoff said that there is a differ- ence between the rate of surface lots and those of the Downtown Development Board lots. The surface lots will not be increased to $30 until January. There is a six-month time lag on rate adjustments between these lots. Mayor Ke 11 er clarified that the current rate for those lots is $24. Lois Berry, 3899 Kevington, stated that she is a representative of the employees of Pacific Northwest Bell and they have requested that the parking rates remain e at $24 per month until January 1981. She is concerned about the parking rate comparison between the Overpark and the Parcade with the Performing Arts Center and stated she does not feel people will walk farther and pay more--she thinks people will use private lots. Downtown employees will continue to park downtown or fi nd alternat ives. Ron Schmaedick, 315 West Broadway, stated that he has a private parking lot and they have had to charge rates less than the City. Therefore, from a private sector standpoint, when the City increases its rates, this encourages the opening of more private parking areas. Mr. Obie stated he has concerns with both proposals. He feels that when the rates are raised they should all be done at the same time on an annual basis. The most convenient lot should have the highest rates and those further away should be cheaper. The solutions presently given do not seem to reach the City's objective. Mr. Delay stated he does not think a $6 difference will mean anythi ng. People will continue to park where they wish regardless of the cost. He feels the City will have to go to rates that are closer to real costs. He thinks there will be difficulties every step of the way. Ms. Miller stated agreement with Councilors Delay and Obie. She feels City employees should pay the same rates as other downtown employees. She does not think it is a City obligation to provide parking for employees. -. 7/2/80--8 ~