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Ie also prov1s10n for 5-foot sidewalks adjacent to curb on both sides, but with no sidewalk on the north side between Beltline and Highway 99. From Terry Street to Ohio, there is provision for a sidewalk on the north side, shoulder and drainage ditch on the south side, which is county property. Public hearing was opened. Mr. Haws brought up questions asked him by some of the property owners. In answer to one question on the proposed change in alignment west of Beltline, it was pointed out that the change was mainly to avoid the purchase of commercial property on the north side. The change, based on appraisals, was estimated to be a savings to the city of about $60,000. In answer to a question regarding no prov1s10ns for sidewalks and curbs on the south side west of Terry, it was explained that that is outside the city limits and the city would have to bear 100% of the cost. Also, a question had been asked of Mr. Haws regarding the LTD buses. Would they be stopping in the bike paths - or how would that be handled? It was pointed out that this same case exists on many other streets and, since the bus stopping is so brief, it should not cause undue problems. Mr. Haws had also been asked about potential problems which could develop in paving Royal and Barger at the same time. e Staff explained that, in the final design and preparation, an adequate detouring system will be worked out and included in the specifications. The preliminary appraisal is that detouring will not pose a significant problem. Bob Harrison, Rt. 6, Box 1283, is developing property on Barger and Laveta Lane which would add about 100 families to the area. Since Barger is a major arterial to the west, to the airport and Fern Ridge, he feels it definitely needs improvements. He wondered when the project would start and how long construction would run. Mel Lemmon, 5580 Barger, felt the street should be improved but that the property owners should not stand the entire cost. He does not agree with putting in sidewalks as there are very few people in the area to walk on them. John Munn, 5100 Barger, agreed that the property owners should not have to stand the full assessment. He referred also to the $60,000 the city would save by taking the jog in alignment, saying that would take 12% of his property. As he sees it, he should really consider suing the city for the land plus the trees he will lose. He also added that increased traffic will make backing out of his driveway more difficult, he will lose some privacy and his taxes will be increased. He cannot afford it. e Ken Gilbert, 261 Hollyview, raised questions regarding compensating people for trees and also felt something should be accomplished at the overpass of Beltline and Barger. Jim Jennings, 1996 LaVeta Lane, o"~s property on Barger. He is 100% for improving the street. It is beyond repair, dangerous, and a hazard to every child and pedestrian. He cannot see how anyone in good faith could 2~ 5/19/75 4