Wednesday, August 31, 1977
University Daily Kansan
Parking lots full; crowding to ease
Record enrollment and a large number of cars temporarily in Lawrence have caused overcrowding in all University buildings, a KU parking official said yesterday.
However, William Fenstemaker, KU Parking Services leutenagent, said the problem would ease somewhat within two weeks.
"A lot of students just bring cars to school to carry their belongings and so they can learn their way around town," he said. "Things are pretty crowded."
All the close-in lots requiring permits are packed, and cars have been turned away from O'Zone and X Zone, the largest of the tolls岛的 tolls岛 has a 1,000 car capacity.
Fenstemaker said students could expect those two lots to be full throughout the semester.
they will probably fill up any time after 8:30 a.m. and remain full until 3:00 p.m. when things slow down on the hill," he said.
Fenstekeram the close-in lots also were crowded. He said many cars with perms have entered their lots only to find that cars without permits had filled
Entering or leaving busy lots at peak hours also can be troublesome, Fentemaker said.
Fenstermaker said that, despite overcrowding, parking was running smoothly. He said in addition that the situation will force others to alternate parking.
"We have occasional problems at peak hours with cars that are parked illegally or awkwardly," he said.
"Also, as people ride the bus to campus more, parking spaces will open up," he said.
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By JANEPIPER
Staff Writer
The Lawrence City Commission last night approved execution of a contract with Stern Brothers, Inc., a Kansas City, Mo. investment firm, which could save the city about $28,000 over the next 15 years by refunding outstanding revenue bonds.
Under such a plan, money earned from the sale of the second bond issues would be converted into U.S. government securities and placed in scriw. It would be used to pay off the original bond issues as they became due. Then, money available because of the lower interest rates would enable reissued bonds to be paid off.
Execution of the contract hinges on approval by the city attorney.
City approves bond contract
Refounding six revenue bonds issued by the city's utilities department between 1954 and 1974 would enable city officials to take advantage of lower interest rates than were available when the bonds originally were issued.
THE KANASAS LEGISLATURE passed a
"I't really no expense to the city," City Manager Buford Watson said. "There's no out-of-pocket cost, it's guaranteed. If we don't guarantee to save $280,000, we should take it."
law last session allowing cities to take advantage of the technique.
Watson recommended that the commission give quick approval to the contract so the deal could be closed by Sept. 29. Then the amount $300,000 is due on one of the bond issues.
Another advantage of refunding the bonds is that several outdated stipulations attached to the original bond issuances could be removed, the spokesman said.
A Stern Brothers spokesman explained that if the refunding was closed before Sept. 29, the $300,000 could be placed in the escrew account and earn interest over the next 15 years. Otherwise the interest earnings would be lost, he said.
HE SAID THE NUMBER of outstanding accounts probably would be reduced to five,
down from the 15 existing accounts used for the six revenue bonds. In addition, a reserve be cut from $200,000 to $100,000 and no more transfers of money would be necessary.
"It would completely eliminate the old covenants," the spokesman said. "The new ones are much easier to work with."
In other business, the commissioners authorized the city staff to outline certain costs and fees in a contract with the archeological agency. The city hall possibly on the Bowcock Mill site.
site analysis fee of $2,000, a solar engineering design and Energy, Research and Development Association application for $5,000, and a basic architectural and engineering services fee of 6.75 per cent of demolition and construction costs.
City officials had considered building on the Bowersock Mill site for the past year. Tests completed earlier this summer on the suitability of renovating the Closeout Carpet Building, 546 Massachusett St., in a city hall, showed that the structure to be unused, and since time, commissioners have considered building a new structure on the same site.
After discussing the details in a study session yesterday afternoon with the firm, Peters, Williams and Kubota, the commission last night approved a Bowersock
Estimates for the city hall have ranged from $1 million to $2 million.
FINE ARTS PRESENTS
a unique blend of music, dance comedy and multi-media
intimate, intelligent, entertaining
featuring
Bill Moulton, piano
John Steinmetz, bassoon
Piper Pickrell, dancer
"a brilliantly appealing concert event"
—Los Angeles Times
8:00 pm Wednesday, September 7, University Theatre $2.00 General Admission, tickets at door and at SUA
KANSAS FOOTBALL '77 Coming at You
Student Season Ticket Sales Begin August 30
Another exciting year of Kansas football is upon us. Make plans now to be a part of the color, pagenight and fun that awaits you in Memorial Stadium this fall.
Five home games beginning with Washington State Sept. 24 and including rivals Kansas State and Missouri are a part of your student season ticket. Ticket sales begin Tuesday, Aug. 30, and run until Friday prior to the home opener.
*Student Season Ticket — $20
**Student Spouse Season Ticket — $20
Aug. 30 (Tue) — Seniors. Sept. 1 (Thu) — Sophomores.
Aug. 31 (Wed) — Graduate Students Sept. 2 (Fri) — Freshmen.
and Juniors.
Ticket sales will be conducted in the East Lobby of Allen Field
House from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. according to the following schedule:
Student seating is assigned on a seniority basis. During the week of Aug. 30 to Sept. 2 students may purchase tickets only on the day their respective class is scheduled. The University's system for class assignments will be followed as described above. A student may always purchase tickets, however, after his respective class day if he wishes. Tickets will remain on sale until the first home game Sept. 24.
Five Exciting Home Games
Sept. 24. Washington State.
Oct. 15 — Colorado.
Oct. 22 - Oklahoma State.
Nov. 5 — Kansas State.
Nov. 19 — Missouri.
Purchasing Procedures:
1. Come to Allen Field House (East Lobby).
2. Bring validated I.D.
3. Present I. D. at classification table.
4. Receive class card.
5. Present class card at ticket sales table.
6. Pay for ticket.
7. Receive ticket and sign name.
Group Seating Procedures:
1. Bring all validated I. D.'s.
2. Follow procedures above (special table will process group orders).
3. Seat assignments for groups are made according to the lowest class ranking of any member of the group. If a student chooses to sit with someone not in his class he must come not earlier than the day assigned for the lower class ranking.
*Restricted to full-time students (minimum of six hours).
**Must show proof of marriage.