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. - e Design Element to maintain a comfortable environment and distinctive qualities in neighborhood areas. He felt that the Environmental Assessment does not adequately address the Build Alternative and its consistency with the General Plan. He said the document cites the T-2000 Plan selectively, stating the relationship of the widening project with other transportation projects, but makes no mention of the T-2000 Plan goal that level E should be prevented and that each situation should be considered on a case-by-case basis. Mr. Silvermoon said the project would provide a higher level of service than E and that only one section of the project east of Washington Street will reach level E. He asked if the trees planted west of 1-105 will be cut down in 20 years to widen the streets to six lanes as proposed in the T-2000 Plan. He stressed that the Environmental Assessment should state all related goals rather than only those which support the project. He also stated that the document is not consistent with local and State land use language and fails to address Federal laws regard- ing the Historical Preservation Act. Mr. Silvermoon stated that he deals with the codes on a day-to-day basis as a professional archeologist and said the information presented could be the basis for a possible lawsuit against the City. He said Alternative B in the document negates other options. He said it is reasonable to state that the Environmental Assessment document is inadequate. Gerald Morsello, 2643 Kincaid, asked what role the automobile is to be assigned in Eugene. He said creating conditions encouraging more traffic will result in more traffic. If the City Council supports the widening, then it is taking another step in making the residents servants of the automobile. Mr. Morsello said that sufficient need for the widening project has not been demonstrated. He said the majority of residents do not want the widening. He said many people have a vision of Eugene which stresses the transit system, carpooling, and bicycling. He said more effort placed on developing alternative modes of travel would reduce the need for the widening project. In response to Mayor Keller's announcement that the time allotted for speakers in opposition to the project was over, several members of the audience voiced their concern about not having the opportunity to speak. Mayor Keller explained that 30 minutes had been allotted for each side of the argument. Ms. Wooten moved that the time allotted to speak in opposition to the widening project be extended 15 minutes. Mr. Ball said the issue of keeping to the allotted time was a long-standing problem. He said the council has attempted to adhere to the allotments but continues to back down. Mr. Ball seconded the motion. Mayor Keller stated that he had nine additional requests to speak in opposition to the project. Mr. -Hansen said he was concerned that one person could take up the 15 minutes. He supported allotting one minute per person. The motion carried unanimously, 7:0. MINUTES--Eugene City Council January 23, 1984 Page 13