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e e e Ms. Andersen added that business owners want the route to stay on 6th and 7th. The media will give construction information, but the hope is that not too many people will use alternate routes. Mr. Miller asked if the traffic signals could be adjusted; Ms. Andersen said that this was not possible. Mr. Miller suggested that the streets be moni- tored so adjustments can be considered, and Ms. Andersen said that traffic counts could be taken on parallel streets. 2. Chambers Street Connector Ms. Andersen reported that the Chambers Street Connector is under contract for Phase I of the construction by Lane County. Ross Brothers Construction was the successful bidder. Phase I will affect the River Road area more than 6th and 7th avenues. In response to Ms. Bascom's question, Ms. Andersen said that the east/west portion of the project is part of Phase I, which is the structural portion, and includes the bridge. The area between 5th and 8th avenues will be a part of the State contract for 6th and 7th avenues. 3. Interstate 5 Improvements Ms. Andersen reported that several meetings with property owners have been held. The State has worked very closely with the property owners near Gateway and 1-5 who have businesses. So far the owners are happy with the access routing and signing planned for the project. The City will be referring the public to the State for detailed information. 4. Airport Parking Lot Mr. Hansen asked if the Airport parking Lot was being contracted out, and Ms. Andersen said yes. Mr. Teitzel replied that the plans for bids on the design and access roads will be ready in a few weeks. Ms. Wooten asked if this project was connected to the County funds under negotiation; that the County Commissioners would be making a final decision within 30 days. Mr. Hansen was concerned that the City was doing more than was approved by the council on the airport. The council has approved expenditure of the lottery and Federal money already received. Ms. Andersen explained that the project will be funded by those monies already received, but that if the County approves allocation of road funds for the airport, this part of the project would qualify as one for which those funds could be used. Ms. Bascom asked about the landscaping on 1-5 and Ms. Andersen replied that it was a two-year project; the landscaping will not be done until next year. Ms. Andersen reported that these construction projects total approximately $40 million for the area. Ms. Wooten asked what the City's indirect staff cost would be. Ms. Andersen replied that the 6th and 7th avenue widening costs were recoverable; there were no costs for 1-5; and because of the need to relocate the shop, the City cost for the Chambers Connector was approximately $400,000. MINUTES--Eugene City Council June 9, 1986 Page 2