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City Manager Johnson said that the amended Intergovernmental agreements concepts document had left the University of Oregon leasing the Leo Harris Parkway. He said that the way it was currently structured, the University would control the collection of parking revenue. He added that the University controlled the asphalt parking lot near WISTEC and the amendment would require the University and the City to amend their intergovernmental agreement. He went on to say that Councilor Bettman's intent was that the University would have to agree to the amendment to retain Option 1. In response to a question from Councilor Meisner regarding the amendment precluding the current agreement in any way, Mr. Klein said that it would not preclude the City Council from authorizing the City Manager to contract away some of the parking revenue; it would preclude the City Manager from doing sot without council approval. Councilor Meisner suggested adding language to the motion that allowed the City Council to retain authority but allow the City Manager to make contracts. In response to a question from Councilor Pap~ regarding how the amendment would affect lots 8 and 9, City Manager Johnson said that the phrase "all City property" included lots 8 and 9. In response to a question from Councilor Farr regarding how the City could collect for those parking spaces, City Manager Johnson said that there was no easy answer. He said that he had not solved the problem. Councilor Farr said that he would vote against the first amendment because he thought the University was doing a good job administering the Leo Harris Parkway. Councilor Bettman said that Leo Harris Parkway had 333 total spaces that could generate $20,000 to $40,000 if the going rate was charged. She noted that the City was facing budget cuts and by collecting less than what it could, the City was subsidizing University parking. She suggested that WISTEC could manage parking on Leo Harris Parkway. Councilor Kelly commented that amendment 1 did not name the City as handling all of the logistical matters involved with parking revenue, but simply gave authority of the parkway to the City. Allen Lowe of the Planning and Development Department noted that there were 333 spaces on the Leo Harris Parkway but added that Lane Transit District needed half of that space to operate its transit station. In response to a question from Mayor Torrey regarding whether the City owned Leo Harris Parkway, City Manager Johnson said that the street was currently owned by the County. Councilor Meisner, seconded by Councilor Nathanson, moved to amend amendment 1 by striking the period at the end of "Leo Harris Parkway" and adding "except that the City Manager is authorized to contract for management services for that property consistent with City direction." The amendment to the amendment passed 5:3; councilors Pap~, Farr, and Bettman voting in opposition. Addressing Mr. Lowe's comments regarding Lane Transit District's use of Leo Harris Parkway, Councilor Bettman suggested collecting from LTD for obscured parking. MINUTES--Eugene City Council January 22, 2001 Page 10 Regular Meeting