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Councilor Ball stated that many businesses were in favor of the project, although they were not present to testify. e Councilor Hansen expressed his willingness to proceed in this matter without a vote of the people, but added that he would like to reconsider the Freeway Amendment at a later date. Councilor Schue concurred that it would not be appropriate to deal with the whole issue of the Freeway Amendment in the context of the Chambers Connector decision. Councilor Schue moved, seconded by Councilor Obie, to approve the following: (1) that the build option as shown in the Draft Environ- mental Impact Statement be adopted; (2) that the Roosevelt connection including provisions for automobiles, bicycles, and pedestrians be adopted as part of the build option, with the understanding that the necessary funding was not immediately available; (3) that the right-of-way option presented by staff and called option number 4, being a combination of options 1 and 3, be adopted; and (4) that special emphasis and concern be given in the final Environmental Impact Statement to traffic and ancillary impacts on abutting neighborhoods, with every consideration being given to diverting traffic from residential streets to major arterials, and that funding be included for that purpose. Roll call vote. tt>ti on carried unanimously, 7:0. B. Street Vacation Located on the East Side of River Road, Between Green Lane and Division Avenue (Miller, et al.) (SV 83-l) (map, background information distributed) - Mr. Whitlow introduced Jerry Jacobson, Planning Department. Mr. Jacob son sai d that this vacation had been scheduled to come before the council on July 13, 1983, but that consideration had been postponed at that time since the Hayden Island development company had not at that time met all three conditions previously agreed upon; nanely: (l) agreenent on a utility easement or EWEB relocation; (2) exercise of all purchase options by Hayden Island; and (3) agreement on access to the Hutchinson property. Mr. Jacobson said that all three conditions had now been met, and that staff was recommending approval of the request. Public hearing was opened. There being no public testimony, public hearing was closed. CB 2671--An ordinance alJthori zi ng vacati on of a public right-of- way commonly known as Edgewood Drive which runs east from River Road approximately 875 feet. Councilor Schue moved, seconded by Councilor Obie, that the bill be read the second time by council bill only, with unanimous consent of the Council, and that enactment be considered at this time. Roll call vote. t/otion carried unanimously, 7:0. Councilor Schue moved, seconded by Councilor Obie, that the bill be approved and given fi nal passage. Roll call vote. All counci 1 ors e present voting aye, the bill was declared passed (and become Ordinance No. 19174). MINUTES--Eugene City Council August 17, 1983 Page 5