Champaign citizens will have one more payment to worry about, a parking payment that is.

The Champaign City Council approved a new parking paystation at Lot J next to Legends. Champaign Mayor Jerry Schweighart said he is looking forward to this development.

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“No, I think it will be an advantage if we get something that works,” Schweighart said. “The last time we did it we did not have a great deal of success for them, but I think it will be an advantage over the parking meter and easier to use.”

Other council members are not so sure.

There is currently a paystation there. However, council member Tom Bruno said the paystation never worked correctly and was, at times, totally inoperative.

Council member Deb Feinen said that many patrons may not even know how to pay their fees.

However, Mayor Schweighart is optimistic.

“Well its a learning experience, but its an advantage over not having a bunch of change and using and being able to use dollar bills or credit cards in them,” Schweighart said.

Public Works officials sid the station’s machines will have to undergo specific performance requirements and will work this time.

The paystation machine at Lot J will be installed shortly. If you’re planning to eat on Green Street in the near future, be sure to bring extra change or your credit card.