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~ 413 e 10/11/65 - I 1 6. One-Way Traffic. Alley from East Park to Pearl between 8th and Broadway - The Public Works Department recommended that this alley be designated as one-way eastbound with appropriate signing since a recent survey had shown that 70% of the vehicles using the alley travel eastbound. Mr. Lassen moved seconded by Mr. Anderson to approve the recommendation. Motion carried. 2 7. Parking Prohibition. Garfield from 6th to 11th - The Public Works Department recom- mended prohibition of parking on this section of Garfield Street prior to installation of 4-lane traffic movement. Dr. Purdy moved seconded by Mr. Anderson to approve the recommendation. Motion carried. 3 8. Curb Sidewalk. Arondo Court off Gilham Road - Mrs. V. E. Robinette, 1460 Arondo Court, requested location of the sidewalk at the curb on Arondo Court, and the Public Works Department recommended approval stating that even though topography is not a problem the cul-de-sac is relatively short and very little room would be left for parking strip with standard setback walks. Mr. Lassen moved seconded by e Mr. Anderson to approve the request. Motion carried. Mrs. Lauris moved seconded by Mr. Hawk to approve Items 5 through 8 of the committee report. Motion carried. 4 9. Sidewalk. 15th from Polk to Ida Patterson School - Completion of this sidewalk was petitioned by several residents of the area, and Mr. Richard Myrand requested curb I location. The Public Works Department recommended installation of the sidewalk at standard setback location and notification of property owners of the City's intent to give them the opportunity to construct the sidewalk themselves. After discus- sion by the Council, Mr. Anderson moved seconded by Mr. Crakes to table this item to allow Council members an opportunity to look at that area on West 15th. Motion carried. Mrs. Lauris moved seconded by Mr. Hawk to table Item 9 of the committee report. Motion carried. . 5 10. Speed. Interstate 105 - The State Speed Control Board advised by letter the decision of the Board to establish a 70-mph speed on Interstate 105 from Eugene city limits (M.P. 1. 72) to east city limits of Eugene (M.P. 3.04). Mr. Anderson moved seconded by Dr. Purdy to approve the speed. Motion carried. Mr. McNutt moved seconded by Mr. Anderson to approve Item 10 of the committee report. Motion defeated. After further discussion, Dr. Purdy moved seconded by Mr. Lassen to recommend that the 55-mph signs be removed and the road remain unposted until the Washington-Jefferson Bridge is completed. Motion defeated. Mrs. Lauris moved seconded by Mr. Crakes'that the State Speed Control Board be informed the Council feels the present 55-mph speed should be retained and as currently posted on Interstate 105. Motion carried, Messrs. Purdy, McNutt, and Lassen voting no. I 6 11. Planning Commission Report - September 27. 1965 a. Traffic on Hilyard. 28th to 32nd - A layout of the proposed channelization of traffic on this section of Hilyard Street was recommended which provides for a solid barrier at 30th and Hilyard with short refuge for entrance to Mayfair; signals at 30th and Hilyard; removal of parking from both' sides of Hilyard be- tween 28th and 32nd or East and West Amazon Boulevards; and raised asphaltic markers onHilyard at 31st. The Planning Commission recommended approval of the recommenaation with the addition of a barrier along 30th to eliminate conflict e with westernmost entrance to Mayfair. Mr. Lassen moved seconded by Mr.Anderson to approve the proposed channelization and other recommendations. Motion carried. Mrs. Lauris moved seconded by Mr. McNutt to approve Item l1a of the committee report. Motion carried. 7 12. Assignment of Easements. Springfield Utility. EWEB - The Eugene Water & Electric Board, having recently sold its electric distribution facilities inside the Spring- field city limits except those on Weyerhaeuser property to Springfield Utility Board, requested authorization to assign easements to the Utility Board. Mr. Lassen moved seconded by Mr. Anderson to approve the transfer. Motion carried." Mrs. Lauris moved seconded by Mr. McNutt to approve Item 12 of the committee report. Rollcall vote. All councilmen present voting aye, motion carried. 8 Annexation portions 1st and 2nd Additions Crescent Park. Trans Western (65-117) - This petition for -I annexation had been tabled at the September 27, 1965 Council meeting. The City Manager reported that additional information regarding sewer service for the area had caused the Planning Commission to re- verse its preyious recommendation to table, and they now recommend approval of the annexation. (Meeting October 11, 1965.) Mrs. Lauris moved seconded by Mr. Lassen to approve annexation of the area as petitioned. Motion carried. e II 10/11/65 - 5 IL