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ATTACHMENT A Exhibit A MINUTES Local Improvement District Formation Paving, Curbs, Gutters, Sidewalks, Pedestrian Median, Street Lights,' and Stormwater Drainage on River Avenue from 200 feet East of River Road to 100 feet west of Beltline Highway. June 28, 2004 Public Hearing The hearing began at 6:15 after an initial wait for all the expected members of the public to appear. Hearings Official Milo Mecham began the hearing with an introduction outlining the purpose of the hearing and tho expected process after the hearing. Present at the hearing representing the City of Eugene were Principal Civil Engineer Michelle Cahill and Project Engineer'Joe Ramirez. Principal Civil Engineer Michelle Cahill described the project, which involv'es street improvements, the installation of sidewalks, curbs and gntters,:streetlights, pedestrian medians and stormwater drainage along River Avenue. Ms. Cahill explained that the project was initiated when the Council included it within the 2001 Capital Budget. The City Engineering Department developed a preliminary design and introduced it to the property owners along River Avenue in a series of informational letters and a local meeting in the area. Ms. Cahill explained that River Avenue is classified as major collector street, with traffic volumes in the mid range ofmaj0r collector standards on the west end. Despite the volume, River Avenue is a narrow, deteriorating and dangerous street. In addition to the vehicular traffic, there are pedestrians, persons in wheelchairs and bicyclists using the street, even though there are no sidewalks. Ms. C .ahill also provided information about the proposed Local Improvement District. There are fifty properties along River Avenue adjacent to the improvement area. Ten of the properties are in Lane County, but not within the City. Assessment of these properties must be approved by the Lane County Commissioners. Principal Civil Engineer Cahill described the intended progress of the proposed improvements. It is expected that the project will begin this year, but will not be completed during this construction season. Work will commence again next construction season (2005) and should be completed during 2005. Final assessments will be calculated in late 2005 or early 2006. Ms. Cahill characterized the main public concern that had been expressed as Centering around the fact that ODOT has recently announced that it will' begin to study the question of improvements to Beltline in 2008. Principal Civil Engineer Michelle Cahill concluded her remarks by describing the proposed distribution of costs for the project. The total cost of the project is estimated to be approximately $2,269,502. Properties along River Avenue will be assessed for a portion of the proposed pavement improvements, related to the zOned use of the property.