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e e e Councilor Obie asked staff to clarify the importance of the appraisal. Ms. Decker stated that HUD will not allow the funds to be used if the fair market value does not indicate a sufficient value in the property to support the mortgage. Roll call vote; the motion carried 4:3 with Councilors Wooten, Lindberg, Obie, and Schue voting aye and Councilors Smith, Holmer, and Ball voting no. The meeting was recessed at 8:54 p.m. and reconvened at 9:08 p.m. B. Council-Initiated Improvements on Lorane Highway from Chambers Street to Fillmore Street (1992) (memo distributed) City Manager Micheal Gleason introduced the agenda item and stated that City Engineer Bert Teitzel would present the staff analysis. Mr. Gleason stated that he was removing himself from the issue since he lived within the area involved, even though no conflict of interest exists. He stated that the issue had occurred around the General and T-2000 plans prior to his arrival in Eugene and he had attempted to deal with the issue without prejudice. Mr. Gleason turned the meeting over to Assistant City Manager David Whitlow. Mr. Whitlow introduced Mr. Teitzel, stating that Mr. Teitzel would talk on the specifics of the project improvements as well as the street design and construction and the resulting long-term maintenance requirements. Mr. Teitzel stated that the project involved Lorane Highway from Fillmore Street to Chambers Street. He said the design of the highway from Washington Street to Chambers Street had been included in the TIP several years ago to develop a design and time schedule for the improvements. He stated that the involved section of the highway is a significant scenic drive but that staff has not made a determination on how the improvement should look. Mr. Teitzel said he wished to address separately the issue that the Fillmore to Chambers section is similar to most connectors in the City bordered by subdivisions. In reviewing the reasons for the improvement, Mr. Teitzel explained that the proposed curbs and gutters will control the drainage of the streets, eliminate the ditches and shoulder erosion, and eliminate gravel being washed into the streets. He added that the curb and gutter will provide a durable edge to the pavement and a vertical separation between the roadway and the pedestrian walkway. He stated that the curb and gutter will increase the usable portion of the street. Mr. Teitzel presented slides of the proposed improvement area and a similar improved area. He stated that a minimal 28-foot section such as the Lorane Highway would provide two nine and one-half-foot travel lanes, two four and one-half-foot bike lanes, and a five-foot sidewalk. He said that Fox Hollow Road is the best example of an improved section similar to the proposed area. Mr. Teitzel said the project was initiated in 1980 by the Eugene 4J School District Safety Committee. He said the project is supported by the Eugene Bicycle Committee and the administrative staff of the 4J School District. He added that a letter had been received from Terry Lindquist, the district super- intendent, in support of the project. Mr. Teitzel said that staff has proposed the sidewalk to be on the north side of the highway, with one crosswalk at Hionda Street. He stated that staff does not feel the project will harm the existing banks and vegetation. He stated that if the project is approved, the bids will be advertised on June 27, an appraisal hearing will be held on July 18, and the contract will be awarded on July 25. MINUTES--Eugene City Council May 23, 1983 Page 7