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Ms. Wooten said the loss of jobs caused by the project is frightening. Never- e the1ess, she felt the project should be pursued. Mr. Hansen asked the staff to interview the people who indicated they would be damaged by a 5th/7th couplet. Perhaps conditions had changed. Responding to a question from Mr. Hansen about the capacity of 5th and 7th avenues, Mr. Gix said the 6th/7th Extension was designed for the traffic 6th and 7th avenues can handle for ten years. Then, more lanes might be needed. Projects should include an ability to expand their capacity, he said. Answering a question from Ms. Ehrman, Ms. Anderson said the Planning Commis- sion considered the 5th/7th couplet, but decided that the elevated section would solve some problems. Ms. Schue wondered if the damages to businesses in the eastern part of Alter- nate #1 could be mitigated. Mr. Gix discussed the cost of an elevated section of the highway for about four blocks. He said the ground under the elevated section could be used for parking and storage. He emphasized that the align- ment will affect some businesses wherever it is put. Mr. Gix said the right-of-way on 5th and 7th is sufficient for a four-lane highway without parking lanes. The change to a four-lane highway would damage some businesses, and the State could not compensate the owners because addi- tional right-of-way would not have been purchased. Responding to a question from Mr. Hansen, Mr. Reinhard said Alternative #1 was e recommended because it would cause less impacts on businesses, the Stewart Pond, and the Bertelsen Slough. Responding to a comment from Ms. Bascom, Mr. Gix said ODOT would construct the couplet if it is supported locally, but it might create a system which cannot be changed later. ODOT can only pay for alterations to business buildings and damages to business property. Often the damages to businesses are greater than that. Several directions were given to the staff. Mr. Rutan suggested the staff prepare a matrix which would indicate the advantages and disadvantages of the options. Mr. Holmer asked the staff to discuss the questions raised at the TransP1an public hearing about population projections. Mayor Obie directed the staff to present alternatives to the council. Mayor Obie adjourned the work session at 12:20 p.m. R~~ Michea1 Gleason Ci ty Manager (Recorded by Betty Lou Rarick) e 1921 C MINUTES--Eugene City Council Work Session December 4, 1985 Page 3