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On Sep 9, 2014, at 3:21 PM, Wiggins Patrick <paw@getbeehive.net> wrote:
I just got off the phone with a very nice person at the U's parking system.
Like I say she was very nice but also very firm in saying if someone wants to park on campus after 8:00 pm (10:00 pm in some places) one has to pay.
She offered two options. One is to pay the $2.00 that's been mentioned here before. That must be done online but before one can do that they have to register.
I can't help but wonder how many people are going to be willing to preregister online in order to attend SLAS meetings.
The other option is to visit their office and pay without registering but the price in that case is $5.
FWIW, my boss at the U (who made it possible for SLAS to meet at the U in the first place) is looking into the situation. Plus the guy I work with for my lectures at the museum is looking into how they might be able to help.
Hopefully we'll know more in time for tomorrow's SLAS board meeting.
patrick
On 09 Sep 2014, at 15:12, Brent Watson via Utah-Astronomy <utah-astronomy@mailman.xmission.com> wrote:
I think everyone should park at the museum. The club should then rent a bus and bring everyone to the engineering building. ;)
Sorry Joe, I just couldn't resist.
On a more serious note, the parking at the engineering venue is too much of a hassle. Yes, it can be done, but why? KISS!
Spoken by one who attends all meetings - except those on Wednesdays unless the moon is full and at apogee, or the earth is at perigee and Mars and Venus are both at opposite quadratures, or perhaps the mood is just right, or the speaker is from San Francisco.
On Tuesday, September 9, 2014 3:03 PM, Joe Bauman via Utah-Astronomy <utah-astronomy@mailman.xmission.com> wrote:
Jamie, would you prefer to pay $2 per meeting for the Engineering Building area or nothing for the museum area, all other things equal? Sorry if anyone thinks a discussion of options is hand-wringing, but I certainly don't.
On Tuesday, September 9, 2014 2:05 PM, Larry Holmes <larry@kijoda.com> wrote:
As usual, a lot of hand wringing and dithering (love that word) without knowing any facts. Would seem to me the first thing to do would have a bored member (thanks Deloy) check with the U and see jut what, if anything, they can do to accommodate us. Seems they have expressed an interest in working with us, ie., the upcoming speaking engagement. Lets first see what they will or will not do for us, before we go off halfcocked. I would see that falling on you, Rodger, as you are currently in discussion with them, and the office you hold. BTW, I have no desire to climb the outside stairs at the UMONH in the Winter months, or pack the equipment back and forth. Speaking of Deloy, what access would he have in the winter months? Maybe Joe could run a bus from the parking lot. Just joshing, Joe. 72
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On Sep 9, 2014, at 11:21 AM, "Rodger C. Fry" <rcfry@comcast.net> wrote:
All,
The U of U does sell parking passes for one evening for $2.00 to park in any U A or E lot. It is very easy to purchase these online and you can use a different car each month if you want. I will send info in the next few days so members can be prepared for the next weeks meeting.
Thanks Rodger C. Fry
-----Original Message----- From: Utah-Astronomy [mailto:utah-astronomy-bounces+rcfry=comcast.net@mailman.xmission.com] On Behalf Of Joe Bauman via Utah-Astronomy Sent: Tuesday, September 09, 2014 12:06 AM To: Utah Astronomy Subject: Re: [Utah-astronomy] SLAS meeting parking
I wonder if the U could sell us cheapo parking passes that were only good between 6 and 7 on the third Wednesday of every month. If they would, the cost should be minimal.
On Monday, September 8, 2014 11:50 PM, Wiggins Patrick <paw@getbeehive.net> wrote:
As has been discussed here before, parking rules at the U of U may effect SLAS meetings.
With free parking now not starting until 8:00 pm, those wishing to to attend SLAS meetings which start at 7:00 may have to pay for parking.
One possible option would be to move the meetings to a new venue. I really don't like that idea but if that does come to pass, where to move to?
Ideally any such meeting hall would be free, located in the Salt Lake Valley, able to handle up to 75 people, have a good sound and video projection system, be available once a month from 7:00 to 9:30 pm and have free nearby parking.
Any ideas?
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