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Betty Belknap, 671 Taney, spoke in favor of a raised landscape median. As a main road into the city, especially from the airport, it is an e important first impression. Don Hatfield, 2189 Dewey, felt the area to be one of the largest growing areas in Eugene. He feels the center median should be left in. He feels that people who do not have any controls do not seem to control themselves. Clark Cox, 1085 Patterson, felt pedestrian traffic is in danger as it is now. Ruth Bascom, 2114 University, spoke in support of bike lanes. Rick Cleveland, 600 Citizens Building, handed in a petition containing 232 signatures in opposition. He said there are two types of concerns: (1) no frills concerned citizen approach against spending much money, especially for a nebulous benefit; (2) adequacy of data on which the decision might be based. Mr. Cleveland submitted an approach is needed to analyze available data. Is this the right project? He was concerned if road surface is reduced to allow for bikes, since traffic is so heavy. He also noted he has not seen many bikes on Highway 99. There are other direct routes freer from risk. The desire, he feels, is to have a good safe alternative for bikers--not provide a safe place just for them. There are indications staff has investigated alternative funding for the property owners involved. He feels, too, that all citizens should pay for beautification to a city entrance, not just property owners on - Highway 99. Mr. Cleveland also wondered if the project would fare better when rated as a higher priority than 8th out of 9 state priorities. He wondered why federal funds were not sought, and was opposed to the median strip. Kay Poole, 1700 Bailey Hill, and a property owner on Highway 99, spoke in opposition due to cost. Belva Keller, 1955 Highway 99N, wondered about aesthetics from Barger north, questioning the advisability of beautifying the area north of Barger only. Andy Caldwell, 642 Highway 99N, felt the road should be left alone, at least until it can rate higher with the State. Robert Hanigan, 228 Kingsbury, felt further study should be done before improvement. Bryce Poole, 1700 Bailey Hill Road, and property owner on Highway 99, felt there are higher priorities at present. Richard Gilbert, 3303 Kevington, is in favor of the project but not in its. present form. He feels Federal aid should be sought. Donald Roberts, Highway 99 property owner, is opposed to the funding, but e not the project. 4~3 Minutes 9/20/76 - 3