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e and James Dale Brown, P.O. Box 1921. In addition, he received telephone calls from Alan Mayer, 3rd Avenue and Taylor, who is opposed to the diverter; and Ed Bryan of The Carpet Company, Cordie Jensen of Bevis Steak House, and Denny Prichard of Evergreen Photo who favor the installation of a diverter when the construction is completed. Answering questions from Ms. Ehrman, Mr. Duke said there is a STOP sign at 5th Avenue and Polk Street. He said the installation of additional STOP signs deflates their value and STOP signs cause vehicle noise. Replying to questions from Ms. Wooten, Mr. Duke said a temporary diverter at 5th Avenue and Almaden would cost $5,000 to $10,000. The cost is similar to the cost for the "woonerfll in the Chambers Connector project. He said the Lane County Public Works staff indicated that the money in the Chambers Connector could be reserved until a decision is made about whether a woonerf- or threshold-type entranceway or a diverter is better. The half-diverter at 5th Avenue and Taylor was not effective because people drove around it and east-bound traffic was diverted into the Fourth Avenue neighborhood. The proposed diverter would segregate the residential neighborhood from the commercial development on 5th Avenue. Business people in the neighborhood have indicated that they would suffer if access to their properties is curtailed during the construction period. Mr. Duke said he somewhat agreed that access via arterials to the businesses on 5th Avenue would be difficult. e Ms. Bascom said she served on the Spillover Task Team. She said the woonerf- or threshold-type entranceway was to accommodate the concerns of 5th Avenue residents. She said the task team did not address the issue of so much construction taking place at the same time. Responding to her question, Mr. Duke said neighborhood residents and the Public Works staff think a diverter would be more effective than a "woonerf" on 5th Avenue. Answering questions from Ms. Schue, Mr. Duke reviewed the location of the proposed "woonerf.1I Replying to other questions from Ms. Wooten, Mr. Duke said he had no information about the correlation of increased traffic on 5th Avenue and accidents in the area. Answering questions from Mayor Obie, Mr. Duke said some people use Fifth Avenue to reach businesses on Fifth Avenue and a diverter would impede that access. When the Chambers Connector is finished, it will not be necessary to use Fifth Avenue to reach those busi nesses. Pol ice, Fi re and Emergency Services officials have stated that a diverter at 5th Avenue and Almaden would severely impair service while arterials are torn up. Mr. Gleason added that established patterns are important to emergency vehicle drivers. Replying to questions from Mr. Holmer, Mr. Duke said it is difficult to know what the traffic counts on 5th Avenue will be when the construction is completed. Ms. Wooten said residents on 5th Avenue between Polk Street and Blair Street are affected by increased traffic. Answering her question, Mr. Duke said the e MINUTES--Eugene City Council January 26, 1987 Page 2