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the City staff uses Lane County records to notify property owners of proposed improvements. The records are updated during the process when new information e is received from other sources. He said the City Attorney indicated the notification for the Willakenzie improvements complied with the City Code. He said the project originally extended east to Bogart Lane. At the Hearings Official's hearing in October, residents said most of the properties east of Willakenzie School are vacant and the pedestrian, bicycle, and car traffic did not warrant the street improvement. Therefore, the project was shortened to extend only to the eastern boundary of the school. The goal of the project is still retained with this reduction. Mr. Lyle said the staff still thinks the project should extend to Bogart Lane. Mr. Lyle said some utility companies have been working on their facilities along Willakenzie prior to the project award to meet their time schedules. The project has been reviewed with the utilities. He recommended the council approve the project. Answering questions from Ms. Bascom, Mr. Lyle said the assessments will be about $5 less than average for a 20-foot equivalent street and about $10 less than average for a 36-foot equivalent street. For a SOO-foot frontage, the assessment will be about $500 less than average. Replying to questions from Mr. Miller, Mr. Lyle said the assessments can be deferred until properties are sold if owners meet age and income criteria. Ms. Ehrman opened the public hearing. J.e. Lenfest, #2, Coburg Road, said he represented the Willakenzie Grange. He e said Grange members do not think traffic on the street warrants the improvements which will cost the Grange about $10,000. He said most homes along the street are modest and the project will be disastrous for the home owners. He said most of the traffic on the street involves school children. He discussed the change in the length of the improvements. He recommended the entire project be abandoned. Ruth Bremiller, 590 West 29th, said she represented the Eugene Bicycle Committee. She said the Eugene Bikeways Master Plan states that bicycle lanes should be provided when arterials are improved to provide safe access to school, parks, and commercial areas. Willakenzie Road is an arterial. She said she recently rode a bicycle on Willakenzie. The street is narrow with no shoulders on the south side. She was nervous. She urged the council to consider the safety of children riding bikes on Willakenzie Road. Charles Stolsig, 28566 Roya 1 Avenue, sa i d he represented the 4J School District. He said the school district supports the improvements because they will make the road safer. James Holst, 1582 Hackamore Way, said he is the 4J School District Safety Offi cer. He said most children walk on the north side of Willakenzie Road where there are no sidewalks. He said traffic moves fast around a curve and it is difficult for children and drivers to see one another. He said 97 children will probably walk to Willakenzie School next year and the traffic and number e MINUTES--Eugene City Council July 13, 1987 Page 2