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- -- . e Ms. Schue stated that it is discouraging to think that Oregon citizens have even considered a measure like this one. She feels confident that when people know what the measure could do, that they will not vote for it, and she has faith in the citizens. Mayor Keller noted that the State of Oregon does not have a surplus of funds and that the State Legislature has been responsive to surpluses in the past which brought about a 30-percent tax relief program. He feels that the citizens of Eugene will realize that these services are important to them and that voting against this measure will be in their best interest. Roll call vote; motion carried unanimously. III. PROPOSED EXTENSION OF ROOSEVELT BOULEVARD--STAFF PRESENTATION (memo distributed) Mr. Henry stated that this project would extend Roosevelt Boulevard to Beltline Road from its present terminus west of Highway 99. This project conforms to the T-2000 Plan and provides a through-traffic alternative for trucks, rather than the use of residential streets. It also enhances access to the industrial area in combination with a flood-control channel parallel to and north of the Roosevelt extension which would clearly separate industrial from residential land use. Incorporated in this project is an off-street bicycle path adjacent to the channel on the north side of the Roosevelt extension. He introduced e Don Gilman, Public Works, to provide additional information. . Mr. Gilman stated that the concept was initiated in 1977 anq public hearings were held. In September 1979, the council approved Federal Aid Urban agreements on this project in conjunction with State and Federal governments. They have prepared an environmental assessment report. At Petersen Park Barn Community Center this evening, a public hearing is being held as a requirement of the Oregon State Action Plan regarding the environmental assessment report and design treatment. A finalized report can, it is hoped, be submitted to ODOT and FHWA concluding that the project will have no significant environmental impacts. If approved by these agencies as "Finding of No Significant Impact," staff can then proceed. Because of a shortage of funds, this project will have to be implemented in phases. The Beltline to Bertelsen Road phase will be done in 1981; and Bertelsen Road to Highway 99 will be done in 1981-82 or later. Additional information will be brought back at a later date. IV. GROWTH MANAGEMENT STUDY: AN ANALYSIS OF OTHER CITIES (memo distributed) Mr. Henry 'noted that this report includes an analysis of other cities and has been reviewed by the Planning Department. He introduced Jim Farah and Jim Carlson, Planning, to provide additional information. e MINUTES--Eugene City Council October 27, 1980 Page 4