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if 22nd Avenue is widened and improved and the residential properties are developed industrially. e Answering a question from Ms. Bascom about whether the vacation is needed for the construction of the Farwest Rebar building, Ms. Jones said Mr. Farthing said at the public hearing that approval of the vacation would make the location of the Farwest Rebar Company at this site easier but that company officials were still considering the site. She said no building on the public utility easement would be permitted but vehicles could be parked on it. Mr. Miller said the area is in transition. He said denial of the vacation will encourage children and other people to cross the railroad tracks. He said the vacation has been expected and approval of it may be an impetus to create another access. He said he supports the proposed resolution and efforts to mitigate its impact. Mayor Obi e agreed with Mr. Miller. Mayor Obie said the City should not provide an illegal railroad crossing although people may use it. He said the vacation should have been foreseen when the railroad crossing was closed. He said he would like to investigate other alternatives. He said the councilors must make a difficult decision but it is important to consider the economic impact of the decision and to retain the jobs. He said he discussed the matter with Springfield Mayor Gorman who said it was unfortunate that the City of Springfield had to terminate the Farwest Rebar Company lease. Ms. Wooten said there has been no proof that the vacation is essential to the location of the new Farwest Rebar building. She. said no jobs are at risk. She said she favors denying the request because it does not include an alternative e access. Mr. Miller said the traffic created by the new Farwest Rebar building might be dangerous to pedestrians on Henderson Avenue and the use of the area by company vehicles will enhance the industrial operation. Ms. Bascom said it seems that the residents are being IIsquashedll by a successful business. But the railroad crossing is closed, the PUC will not agree to reopen it, and it would not be financially possible to provide another pedestrian access. She said she realizes that people will cross the railroad wherever they can. She said she favors approving the request because the area has been designated for industrial use but that action will not comfort the residents. CB 2979~-An ordinance vacating the portion of Henderson Avenue between 19th and 21st avenues in Glenwood. Mr. Rutan moved, seconded by Mr. Miller, 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. The motion carried 3:2 with Councilors Bascom, Rutan, and Miller voting aye and Councilors Schue and Wooten voting nay. e MINUTES--Eugene City Council September 9, 1987 Page 6