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e e e II. TRANSPLAN IMPLEMENTATION 1. Ferry Street and Valley River Bridge Mr. Reinhard reviewed the goal, purposes, major steps in the process, and time required for both projects, which are included together in the process planni~g, but would be treated as separate projects, at different times. Ms. Ehrman asked why a Citizen Advisory Committee was required; Mr. Reinhard responded that the committee would consider the impact on businesses, the approaches, and the sidewalks. Mr. Holmer asked about dollars and Mr. Reinhard said that the Ferry Street Bridge is estimated at $20 million and the Valley River Bridge at $10 million: the City money would be between $300,000 and $500,000 for preliminary engineering studies. Mr. Reinhard said that it was the position of the staff that the alignment and right-of-way for the Valley River Bridge project be established quite soon, even though the project is fairly long-range. Mr. Obie expressed a concern about timing for the Ferry Street Bridge project because of its impact on the Riverfront Project, the Dome, Agripac, EWEB, and Chase Garden property. Mr. Reinhard replied that the Ferry Street Project would be scheduled before the Valley River Bridge according to the staff outline. In response to Mr. Rutan1s question, Mr. Reinhard said that the Ferry Street Bridge would have a project scope of five to 12 years, to be completed in the 19901s. Mr. Miller asked if there were an alternative plan to construct a bridge between Ferry Street and 1-5; Mr. Reinhard said that this was part of the analysis process, that the old bridge could be repaired and renovated, making a new bridge possible, or the old bridge replaced, making a new bridge unnecessary. The Ferry Street Bridge is structurally sound; however, the engineers say that it is functionally obsolete. Mr. Obie asked if the cost estimates and identification of funding sources could be moved up in the process. Mr. Reinhard said, yes, but probably not at the very beginning. Ms. Wooten asked about the relationship of right-of-way acquisition on River Road to the construction of the Valley River Bridge. Mr. Reinhard replied that projections indicate that with or without the bridge, five lanes will clearly be needed at the south end of River Road. Ms. Wooten questioned the need for acquisition now if the Valley River Bridge is a long-range (1992 and beyond) project. Mr. Reinhard replied that the current acquisition is the best way to insure low costs. Ms. Andersen also responded at length regarding the long-range needs on River Road. Mr. Gleason explained that when the land-use decision was made to choose West Eugene as a growth area instead of 1-5, River Road and Santa Clara were affected as well. Ten years out, with or without a bridge, five lanes will be needed. MINUTES--Eugene City Council June 9, 1986 Page 3