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-- with" regard to the questIon of locating "both 'the road 'and a proposedwatez'Way on the present Day Island Road route, Mr. Beistel felt it would be difficult in view of the planned 35-foot width of the waterway and width necessary for a two- lane road. .- Councilman Williams asked whether the proposed road could be eliminated. Mr.Beiste1 commented on the projected use of the Park and the anticipated traffic flow to and from Autzen Stadium making an alternate route out of the area necessary. In answer to Counci~man Murray, Mr. Beiste1 explained the proposed uses of different areas of the Park and proposed access and provisions for automobile parking. Mayor Anderson said the amount of space. devoted to parking seemed out of scale wi th the type of park desired. He thought the density of park use should determine the amount of automobile parking to be provided. Also that ai tern ate modes of transportation should be considered. Councilman Wood suggested the use of a scenic tour train with turn-arounds at Autzen Stadium and the west end of the Park. Mr. Beiste1 said that had been considered but determined impractical in view of the projections of vast numbers of people who would be using them. It could be used as one mode of transportation; transit system will be another. Use of regional parks such as Alton Baker Park demands automobile storage, and he felt it wise to recognize the scale of the problem. In answer to Councilwoman Bea1, Mr. Beiste1 pointed out proposed pedestrian paths and explained planned Construction which will remove con- flict between biCYCle and pedestrian traffic. Mr. williams moved seconded by Mr. Wood to transmit to the Lane County Commissioners the recommended statement, adding the .statement that the Council seriously questions the desirability of bisecting the Park with a road ahd urging that it be eliminated if possible so that no relocation is necessary. . MIs. Bea1 asked that the COmmissioners also be asked to consider the amount of space tentatively reserved for parking and determine whether that much is necessary. Manager commented that it could be suggested to the Commissioners that the actual construction of such a roadway should not be accomplished prior to final decision on whether there is to be a road in that location; if a temporary roadway is neces- sary prior to final decision, then follow the Planning Commission's recommendation. Hr. Williams agreed that was the intent of his lOOtion. COuncilman Wood suggested that if the road was for access to the landfill only, it could terminate at the underpass on the east side of I-5, and access could be provided to the landfili from the west. Mayor Anderson questioned the need for a through route for relief of heavy traffic to and from Autzen Stadium only six times a year. He felt the time taken on those occasions was a worthwhile trade-off for preservation of the Park area in a natural state. Mr. Williams said he would rather see Centennial widened than two lanes through the Park. Ed Smith, City parks director, hoped before a firm decision was made with regard to road alignment there would be an opportunity to explain land uses involved. He felt a decision on road alignment alone without consideration of the total Park plan and uses would not be proper. -e Councilman Williams declined addition of Councilwoman Beal's suggestion that the motion include County consideration of amount of parking space to be pro- vided in the Park, saying he felt it was an issue separate from that of road alignment. Vote was taken on the motion as stated. Motion carried unanimously. Comm 4/25/73 Approve I I Council Minutes MarcD 12, 1973 -,As circulated ~. ,- -"---'-__'___'r _____... .' . AppOintment Human Rights Commission - Mayor Anderson announced the appointment of Donald Low, 211 Woodland Drive, Springfield, personnel director for Eugene . Register-Guard, as a member of the Human Rights Commission ~ Mr. Low will serve: for the three-year term ending January 1, 1976. Approve Comm 4/11/73 Affirm u. v. w. Committee, Mall Space Rental - Councilwoman Bea1 presented the Nation's Cities article "We Can Bring Our Dull-Dead Malls To Life" referred to in're1ationto ,creation of a committee to consider the possibility of renting space for com- mercial activities in the downtown mall. It was understood that copies would 'be made for distribution to other Council members. Comm 4/11/73 Affirm '. x. Reschedule Council meeting, May 28; 19J3'- Because Memorial Day, a legal ho~y, falls on May 28, 'the regular Counci~ meeting date, Council rescheduled that)neeting for Tuesday, May 29. Affirm .,,-\- , '32.. 4/30/73 - 12 r