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Mr. Haws wondered if there were an alternative under which the City could contribute to support social services for Eugene IS citizens without subsidizing Springfield. Ms. Smith felt, from a ~ management point of view, it might be very difficult, but noted ~ sympathy with that suggestion. C. Wage Agreement Between City and Eugene Police Employees Association-- Manager announced a tentative agreement in wage talks had been reached Friday, April 21, which provides for an eight-percent salary adjustment to become effective July 1, 1978. A ratification meeting will be held by the Association early in May. Negotiations were for wages only in the second year of a two-year contract. D. Community Development Committee vqcancies--Manager said as a result of action taken by Council enlarging the CDC, there are two vacancies for pUblic membership. There are 13 applications on file, with only one listing CDC as first choice. It was suggested that City Manager's office advertise for applications to 5 p.m., Friday, May 19. Council would then make appointments from those applications. II. Eugene Bikeways Master Plan Update--Materials distributed Diane Bishop, Bicycle Coordinator from Public Works, said the Master Plan had been approved by Planning Commission and sent to Council for its approval. She reviewed seven changes with use of a map indicating where those changes were located. Mr. Williams questioned the necessity of an overpass over Franklin Boulevard near Onyx or Agate Street (Item No.4). Ms. Bishop said ~ the Bicycle Committee felt it to be important, mainly for University of Oregon users. She noted the University was considering development across Franklin, and this would be a fairly large crossing for pedes- trians and bikes. It was noted the funding possibly would be a com- bination of State and University funds. Jim Hanks, Traffic Engineer, said traffic on Franklin is expected to increase substantially. The overpass would allow reduction in the problem of traffic delay by allowing bicycle and pedestrian crossings. So3lly Weston, Fairmount Neighbors, said this was a high priority for that group. She noted the problem of pedestrians competing with traffic to cross Franklin. Jim Johnston, employee of the University of Oregon, said that their 1970 report indicated there were 10,000 bike users on the campus. Also, the University has jogging classes which are currently crossing Franklin on the green spaces in the mid-block. There is a concern on the part of the University regarding the number of near acci- dents. It was felt the University would support the overpass, as it would take pressure off the Onyx and Franklin intersection and would facilitate pedestrian and bicycle traffic across Franklin. - 4-26-78--2 l\ lct3