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the engineers and contractor suggested by Mr. Williall5 would probably be provided by the State. Mr. Williall5 commented that there would be no concern if provided, but that these disciplines should be included in any deliberations as to how or what will be recommended. Mrs. Campbell did not agree an appraiser is equi valent to an economist, and recommended inclusion of an economist. Also that the traffic and'structural engineers and contractor would not be needed in view of State Highway's team. Mr. WilliamS reiterated that re- gardless of how furnished, the engineers and contractor should be included. '16 '.., .," " \ Manager suggested contact be made wi th State Highway Department to determine which of their people will be involved before Council action is taken on appointment of the committee. Mayor said it would be preferable if "disciplines" were indicated rather than individual pursuits in makeup of the committee; it is possible one person could cover several disciplines. He suggested adoption of some indication as to kind of disciplines to be represented, then check with the Highway Department and bring the item back for a decision. Conun 1/12/72 File O. Bicycle Safety - Copies of a letter from. County Commissioner Jess Hill were dis- tributed to Council members together wi th a reply from Police Chief Allen with regard to concern of Lane County Advisory Commi ttee for Safety and Accident Prevention for lack of enforcement action against unsafe operation of bicycles in thE! metropolitan area. The letter asked possible implementation of an enforcement system whereby convicted offenders could be sent to a bicycle safety school. Chief Allen's response explained present safety programs maintained in grade schools and ci ted expense which would be involved in conductipg a safety school or having a special force 'of officers devoting its entire attention to bicycle violations. - Mr. Williams expressed his concern about use of bicycles on road used by cars and asked if there is any legal way of dealing with that situation. As it is now, bicycles have a legal right to use the same roads used by autombiles. Mrs. Beal commented on the hazard of bicycles On the Ferry Street Bridge and suggested signs to the effect they should be ridden on the sidewalk only. Manager said it could be considered, however pedestrians also use that right-of-way. Mr. Hershner asked if by ordinance bicycles could be required to use only sidewalks. Attorney said sin.ce it is a matter of local concern, Eugene could pass an ordinance mre restrictive than State law. Conun 1/12/72 File Mrs. Campbell called attention to a meeting of the Bicycle Study Committee on January 20, 1972 at 12:30 p.in. and said Council's suggestions on this subject could be passed to them at that time. P. Protest Sewer Assessment (between Frienclly and Lorane Highway), Emery (70-07) - The Public Works Director explained that Mr. W. T. Emery, 2885 Monroe Street, wrote a let- ter of protest prior to the hearing on this assess11Je11t in March 1971. The letter was not presented to the Council at that time since the Public Works staff felt the problem was resolved with their explanation of procedure for assessment of cost against the 30-foot strip in Mr. Emery's ownership for the sewer constructed on Frienclly Street. Mr. Emery requested Council consideration, although the assessment has been made and the only action possible is for the. cost to be borne by the City if it is decided the property should not be assessed; the amount ($275.25) is not large enough to warrant refiguring the entire assessment to spread the cost to other properties served by the sewer. Public Works Director said assessment procedure requires assessment of the property; the sewer is there and can be used, other adjacent sewers cannot be used because ofgravi ty problems, future sewer construction cannot overlap this area so there could be no other sewer assessment. He recommended that the asseS8ment stand. - Mr. Emery said he feels the assessment is unfair because he doesn't believe there will be construction on the property; if it is developed, it would have to be serviced by sewers from another direction. He displayed a plat of the area showing location of the property in relation to the sewer and gave a general explanation of his request for waiver of the assessment. He said he had been granted waiver of the stub ~arge. Mrs'. Emery remarked about assumption on the part of the City that the protest had been resolved; they thought a letter before the hearing was sufficient to gain the Council's consideration. She feels sewer charges should be borne by properties on Friendly Street served and does not think charges should be collected after the fact from the City either. General discussion followed between CoUncil members and staff wi th regard to possible developmSnt of ,the property should it be sold in ,the future and combined with ad- Jacent properties, whether other sewers, could service the area, possible assessments .in the future, assessment procedure, etc. . Councilman Mohr left the meeting. Mr. ElDBry suggested the Council grant a walver of the assessment until the property -.: ,is developed and will use'the sewer. 16 1/24/72- 9