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e e e e e Ms. Wooten commented on several projects. She said some of the Hult Center projects may have to be deferred because they are not urgent and non- postponable. She would like to expedite the improvement of Bethel Drive. She is concerned about the decrease in the street lighting program because it is a public safety issue in some established neighborhoods that have changed. She is concerned about the asbestos at the library. She suggested its removal be phased if it presents a threat. She would like information about the cost of the improvement of Roosevelt Boulevard from Highway 99 to Maple Street, and 8he would like to consider the improvements to 5th Avenue. Mr. Miller said some of the Hult Center projects do not seem urgent, but the lobby tile replacement is important because loose tiles are dangerous. He said Community Development Block Grant funds might be used for the handi- capped performers' lift at the Hult Center. He said the council should consider expediting the improvement of Bethel Drive as well as the redevelop- ment of some other streets. He would like to emphasize the importance of traffic signals, street lights, and the removal of asbestos from the library. Mr. Hansen asked for a clarification about how much the council decided should be spent for capital improvements this year. He thought it was $3 million. If so, he would like detailed information about the difference between a $2.3 million and a $3 million CIP. Answering a question from Ms. Bascom, Mayor Obie said department heads do not usually discuss the CIP projects with the council. Ms. Wooten said an explanation of the projects appears in the Planning Commission minutes. Mr. Rutan wondered if money for the airport expansion should be allocated from the General Fund. He said statements in the CIP should indicate that the City does not have $6.7 million for the CIP. Ms. Schue said the Hult Center projects in the CIP should be considered carefully. She asked about the budget process. Assistant City Manager Dave Whitlow said the first tier of projects presented to the Budget Committee will be projects for which funds are available. They total $600,000 to $700,000. The second tier will be the rest of the projects in the first year of the CIP and will total another $700,00 to $800,000. The third tier will be other projects that will bring the total to $2.3 million. Mr. Gleason added that the budget will indicate projects that can be accomplished with available funds which include increased user fees. Funds for the third group of projects have not been identified. If projects in the third tier are approved, funds will have to be identified or other portions of the budget will have to be cut. Mayor Obie concurred with concerns about the Hult Center projects. He said the CIP should include some funds for the airport expansion to indicate that it is the council IS first priority. He was concerned about lack of the Riverfront Research Park transportation projects in the CIP. Mayor Obie continued consideration of the CIP to April 16, 1986. Mayor Obie recessed the meeting at 8:55 p.m. and reconvened it about 9:10 p.m. MINUTES--Eugene City Council March 17, 1986 Page 7