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VI. ORDINANCE AUTHORIZING ACQUISITION OF RIGHT-OF-WAY FOR FERN RIDGE BIKE PATH e City Manager Micheal Gleason introduced the item. Les Lyle of the Public Works staff gave the staff report. He said the proposed ordinance would authorize acquisition of property for the Fern Ridge Bike Path from Richardson Bridge to Bailey Hill Road and some easements along the Amazon Channel. Answering questions from Ms. Ehrman and Mr. Holmer, Mr. Lyle said the cost of the acquisitions and easements will be $30,000 to $40,000. He said the City will hire an independent appraisor to discuss the value of the properties with the owners and submit the appraisals to the City for review. CB 2966--An ordinance authorizing the institution of proceedings in eminent domain for the acquisition by condemnation of property interests for the construction of a pedestrian and bicycle path along Amazon Channel (Richardson Bridge to west of Bailey Hill Road) and for clarification of City's right to maintain the Amazon Drainage Channel; and declaring an emergency. Ms. Ehrman moved, seconded by Mr. Holmer, that the bill be read the second time by council bill number only, with unanimous consent of the council, and that enactment be considered at this time. Roll call vote; the motion carried unanimously, 8:0. e Council Bill 2966 was read the second time by council bill number only. Ms. Ehrman moved, seconded by Mr. Holmer, that the bill be approved and given final passage. Roll call vote; all councilors present voting aye, the bill was declared passed (and became Ordinance No. 19483). VII. FIFTH AVENUE IMPROVEMENTS City Manager Micheal Gleason introduced the item. Ms. Ehrman is chairperson of the Fifth Avenue Committee. She distributed a page with drawings of the street lights and landscaping recommended by the committee. She said the committee recommended old-fashioned lamp posts for the street lights because the district is historic. She said the committee recommended a minimum amount of brick work. Property owners could do more bri ck work. Ms. Bascom wondered if the old-fashioned street lights provide enough light. Rich Weinman of the Development Department said City lighting experts indicated that the old-fashioned street lights will be adequate. Ms. Ehrman said EWEB representatives indicated the recommended lamps will be sufficient on 5th Avenue but EWEB representatives want overhead street lights on EWEB property. e MINUTES--Eugene City Council June 10, 1987 Page 10