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grant the MUPTE as he would not be able to develop the building as he had planned it without the exemption. He indicated he would sell the property in that case. Paul Moore , 2586 Potter Street, believed that the streets in the Crest Drive and Storey Boulevard area were city streets and not country streets. He felt the question of bicyclists had to be addressed. He declared that lane widths were of limited concern to bicyclists in the absence of safe and welcoming bicycle facilities. He was concerned about the manner in which the CDCT used bicycle safety as a way to sell “their argument.” He disputed the argument that making roads narrow would increase traffic safety. He related that he reviewed the study the CDCT had cited in defense of its argument for narrow streets and discovered that the study determined the safest streets to be “narrow streets” and defined those streets as 24 feet wide and that as streets were wider, the accidents increased. He stated that 24 feet would provide 18 feet and a 6 foot bicycle lane. He noted that the “functional value” as stated in the study was safety for all modes and all users, including alternative modes. He reiterated that in this case there was no location for a bicycle except in the traffic lane. He asked the council to consider how an 18-foot road could accommodate two sport utility vehicles and a bicycle. He predicted the bicyclist would have to go into the bioswale. Joe Collins , 2233 Hawkins Lane, continued his ongoing testimony regarding his displeasure with the performance of the Eugene Police Department (EPD). Mayor Piercy closed the Public Forum and called on the council for questions and remarks. Councilor Taylor supported Mr. Seaberry’s suggestion that an outdoor stage be constructed in one of the City’s parks. Councilor Zelenka recalled that the idea of building a bandstand had been discussed by the University neighborhood and the Fairmount Neighbors. In response to testimony requesting the City take a stand with the University, he wished to reiterate that the City of Eugene had absolutely no authority over the University of Oregon. He stressed that the University could choose to pursue an eminent domain action and the City could do nothing about it. Councilor Clark welcomed input from Mr. Seaberry. He said he would be pleased to work with him on a project to build an outdoor stage. 2. CONSENT CALENDAR A. Approval of City Council Minutes - July 23, 2007, City Council Meeting - July 25, 2007, Work Session - August 13, 2007, Work Session - August 15, 2007, Work Session - September 10, 2007, Work Session B. Approval of Tentative Working Agenda C. Adoption of Resolution 4917 Approving a Low-Income Rental Housing Property Tax th Exemption for the Property Located at 1025 West 7 Avenue, Eugene, Oregon (Assessor’s Property Account Number 0473015). (St. Vincent DePaul Society of County, Inc.) D. Approval of Sale of Surplus Property on Hilyard Street MINUTES—Eugene City Council October 8, 2007 Page 3 Regular Meeting