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e (staff evaluation concludes that at this time there is insufficient need at that intersection to warrant a signal, but as Spectra Physics expands, this need is expected to grow); and 4) the wetlands impact on the developability of the area (tentative review indicates that the area of impact is less than originally envisioned). Mr. Lyle concluded with staff's recommendation that the council authorize the resolution initiating the design, bidding, and acquisition for the improvement to Terry Street and for the proposed floodway modification, and authorize acceptance of the lottery grant. Answering questions from Mr. Rutan, Mr. Lyle said the University of Oregon Foundation's lot is 160 feet deep on the east side and runs from West 11th Avenue north to approximately the Amazon channel. The lot will retain its 160-foot width after the street improvement. The approximate assessment will probably be between $40 and $50 per front foot if the lottery grant is accepted (the lot has 1,350 front feet). The easement acquisition for the floodway will further draw down the assessment. Mayor Miller opened the public hearing. Lowell E. Rodway, 1199 N. Terry, Space 260, owns 400 feet of property on Terry Street at West 11th Avenue. Mr. Rodway opposed the proposed improvements and said he doubted that they would benefit him as a property owner, but he anticipated that he would be assessed $25,000 to $30,000 for the project. He considered additional truck and heavy equipment traffic from e Spectra Physics responsible for the deterioration of Terry Street. Mr. Rodway expected that the project would block access to a recreational vehicle dealership on the corner of Terry Street and West 11th Avenue and would adversely impact its business (during construction). He also questioned the wisdom of undertaking projects that would attract more industry to the area until questions relating to wetlands and to whether development will be allowed have been answered. Chuck Missar spoke as Facilities Manager for Spectra Physics. He shared Mr. Rodway's concern about maintaining traffic flow during the improvement project construction. He believed the project would correct problems of storm drainage maintenance and a deteriorated, narrow street. Mr. Missar pointed out that several accidents have occurred at the intersection of West 11th Avenue and Terry Street. He also said that the present roadway (Terry Street) does not meet industrial standards. Finally, Mr. Missar observed that the availability of lottery funds presents a good opportunity to obtain funding for this needed project. Mr. Lyle said the City would work closely with property owners to stage construction with as little disruption as possible. Randy Prince, PO Box 927, referred to the Metro Plan's land use goal of encouraging alternate modes of transportation and requested that the spending of public funds for street improvements include planning to maintain alternate modes of transportation to work sites. e MINUTES--Eugene City Council September 11, 1989 Page 5