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Ms. McAvey said that there have been several discussions with Dave Reinhard, Transportation Engineer, about the need for new signals on Franklin once the e project is completed. Mr. Reinhard sa i d an initial investigation of an underpass revealed problems with the existing utilities under the street and the safety of people traveling in a 100-foot tunnel. He said he is exploring the possibilities of adding a pedestrian signal at 11 Avenue. Also being considered is a signal between Agate and Onyx Streets. Mayor Obie asked what is being done about parking at Autzen Stadium. Ms. McAvey said the parking shown on the site plan reflects the zoning requirements. Discussions with consultants and others have shown that additional parking will probably be desired. She said the Autzen parking lot could be used for employee parking as well as having some visitor parking spaces. In response to a question from Mayor Obie, Mr. Elbasani said said there will be an opportunity to recess the surface parking three to four feet. Mr. Holmer asked Mr. Reinhard if the proposed work at the west end of the research park will affect work on the Ferry Street Bridge project. Mr. Reinhard responded it does not now, although the committee is looking out for any potential problems. In response to questions from Ms. Wooten, Mr. Elbasani and Ms. McAvey said the project is generally orientated south to north with the primary western access at 8th Avenue. Ms. Wooten said she would be interested to know what Agripac Inc.'s plans are e regarding relocation. Mr. Rutan asked about the University' s steam plant. Dan Williams, Vice President for Administration at the University of Oregon, said the University and EWEB are close to completing a joint study about the plant. He sa i d preliminary figures show that pulling out of the steam plant would be an expensive undertaking. The University is also looking into the possibility of upgrading the aesthetics of the plant to enhance the overall appearance of the park. Mr. Gleason said one concept that needs to be considered is an energy park. Mr. Rutan stated his preference for an elevated foot bridge and said he thinks such a bridge would be used. He said he is anxious to get through the public input process and move on to the marketing phase of the project. Ms. Schue said she also is in favor of an overpass. She said the current design of the land on the west side would enable a successful channeling of people from one side of Franklin Boulevard to the other. In response to a question from Ms. Schue about the University's wood chip pile, Mr. Elbasani said the University would move to a short-term supply of chips. e MINUTES--Eugene City Council November 18, 1987 Page 5