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u in front of his house. He could not drive his car onto the street if he wanted to. However, he will have to pay part of the assessments and a share in the school district taxes as well. . There being no further testimony, public hearing was closed. Mr. Teitzel stated that the street has been a dust problem and LRAPA has been concerned. All other projects for council consideration are enumerated in the memo to the council and staff would recommend awarding the projects to the low bidders. Ms. Wooten asked if the school district is excluded from assessments. Mr. Teitzel said no. Mr. Teitzel said the school district would pay 56 percent. Mr. Gleason asked what portion the City is paying. Mr. Teitzel said the City will pay miscellaneous storm sewer costs. Ms. Wooten asked if it is correct to say that, although buses are generating the'problem, the property owners will have to pay to solve it. Mr. Teitzel said that is the situation. One cost of those who have the privilege of a cdrner lot is the double-frontage assessment. North Ruskin was blocked by a diverter. Dove Lane will also end in a cul-de-sac. The project will provide access for future development for the two property owners but not for the man who testified. Mr. Lindberg asked if this is part of the Dusty Roads project. Mr. Teitzel said it is on the list prepared by LRAPA. Mr. Hamel asked if the diverter will be torn down if the street is paved. Mr. Teitzel responded it would not. Mr. Hamel indicated that the neighborhood could do something about the diverter at any time if they chose to. Mr. Gleason added that removal of a diverter is a complicated process. The council could direct staff to change it. Ms. Miller stated that it is City policy that eventually everyone in town will have a paved . street in front of their house. Everyone pays for the sewer of front of one's house. Everyone will have to pay for this one way or another. No one likes to pay for improvements. Mr. Obie asked if a street intersection is being built that will be blocked off. Mr. Teitzel stated that a temporary barrier exists there now and will become a permanent diverter with this project. It is on a side street. Ms. Wooten asked about the possibility of subdividing the area in the future. Mr. Teitzel clarified that except for the corner lot, the other lots could be subdivided. He stated that that was the intent of the property owners as stated several years ago. Ms. Wooten asked about the impact of waiting on this pro- ject. Mr. Teitzel stated that there would still be a dust problem. Ms. Wooten asked if the dust problem could be dealt with by applying oil or some other mechanism. Mr. Teitzel said they could put an oil treatment on the street or a temporary asphalt mat. Ms. Wooten asked if the dust occurs mostly in the summer. Mr. Teitzel stated the majority of the dust occurs in the spring and the fall. Mr. Hamel indicated that he does not feel it is right to have someone pay for a street which they cannot use. Mr. Teitzel stated the owner can use access on both sides but cannot travel between the two streets. Ms. Miller moved, seconded by Mr. Obie, to award the project (Job No. 1963) to the low bidder. . MINUTES--Eugene City Council August 10, 1981 Page 4