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.- ;. IV. FURTHER CONSIDERATION OF APPEAL OF ADMINISTRATIVE ACTION TO REMOVE PARKING e ON EAST SIDE OF OLIVE, NORTH OF 11th FOR LANE TRANSIT DISTRICT BUS STOP (memo distributed; background information previously distributed) Mr. Gleason introduced City Traffic Engineer Jim Hanks. Mr. Hanks noted that the public hearing on this matter had been held one week ago. He said that in the interim he had toured the site with Mayor Keller and several members of the council. Mr. Hanks said that representatives of the Lane Transit District (LTD) and the Plasma Center had met and that he believed they would be able to work out a solution to the center's delivery problems. He added that the first 20 feet of yellow zone at the corner of the intersection could not be used for parking, but that the next 18 feet would be available for loading and unloading. He said that if the council wished to uphold the administrative decision on this matter, no action was necessary. Councilor Hamel said he would personally like to see the status quo maintained and urged the owners of the Hammer/Furtick Building, LTD representatives, and Mr. Hanks to reach a compromi se. Mr. Hanks said he believed that such a compromise had been reached to address the removal of the parking. Responding to a question from Councilor Lindberg, Mr. Hanks said that observations made at the site yesterday found that of the 13 cars parking in the three spaces, only four were not Plasma Center patrons. Mr. Lindberg said he believed it was appropriate to eliminate the parking and allow LTD and the businesses to work out compromise solutions. e Ms. Schue moved, seconded by Ms. Smith, that the City Council affirm the administrative ruling. Mr. Lindberg said he hoped the motion included understanding that staff would continue to work to accommodate the needs of businesses and of the bus system in the area. Roll call vote: motion carried 5:2, with Councilors Ball, Lindberg, Miller, Schue, and Smith voting in favor; and Councilors Hamel and Obie voting in opposition. V. LEGISLATIVE SUBCOMMITTEE REPORT (memo, priorities, background information distributed) Mr. Gleason introduced Councilor Betty Smith. Ms. Smith referred to materials that had been distributed to councilors regarding the council's dinner with the Lane County Legislative Delegation. She said that the council's top priorities for legislative consideration in the 1983 session would be discussed and noted that, for the first time, the Springfield City Councilors would be participating. Mr. Ball said he would be able to attend. Mr. Obie and Mr. Hamel said they would not be able to attend. Ms. Miller said she believed Ms. Wooten would be at tend i ng . Responding to a question from Mr. Obie, Ms. Smith said that the councilors-elect had been invited to participate. e MINUTES--Eugene City Council November 24, 1982 Page 4