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e e - the committee was unable to reach consensus on a recommendation to the City Council. He said the committee was not able to complete its assignments due to lack of time, stating that the committee dealt only with the concerns on realign- ment and tree loss. He said the committee is at an impasse regarding the option of a 40-foot, three-lane roadway in the downtown area and a four-lane widening for the Charnel ton to Lawrence Street section. He said committee members favor a variety of options based on the individual concerns of the members, but no consensus was reached. He felt that the committee could reach a solution given more time. He said the committee is urging the council to provide that time. He added that the future phases of the widening project will also need review. In stating his own views, Mr. Bauske felt the 40-foot, three-lane option is appropriate where it proves workable and necessary to save the trees--more specifically, between Charnel ton and Lawrence on 6th Avenue. He said problems would occur with realignment of the roadway to either the north or south on 6th Avenue to construct a four-lane section. He said a three-lane section in the Charnel ton to Lawrence Street section and four-lanes everywhere else would move traffic well and would save all but two major trees. He said he would also support a 46-foot, four-lane design which recreates the Gateway Arch as soon as possible. In response to a question, Mr. Bauske said the charge given by the Planning Commission was for the Design Review Committee to include study of a three-lane section. In response to another question, he stated that a four-lane weave option could be accomplished without any additional right-of-way, with the possible exception of the area on 7th Avenue adjacent to the Federal Building. Ms. Decker stated that an easement for planting new trees on the north side of 6th Avenue would be necessary at the Gateway Arch area if the weaving occurred. Mr. Bauske said that preliminary study showed this option to be feasible. Mr. Obie temporarily left the meeting at this time. In response to a question, Mr. Bauske said that while ODOT did not make any commitment, indications appeared that there would not be any delay with the construction due to design changes. Mr. Holmer stated he would support a follow-up design review, but not at the expense of the project. Mr. Bauske said it was his understanding that a review could occur without delaying the project. Ms. Decker said ODOT has assumed that the council will take action that evening or on January 25 and will continue to work with a Design Review Committee on the other issues identified but not yet resolved. As another member of the Design Review Committee, Mr. Hansen said Mr. Bauske accurately reflected the activities of the committee. He agreed that conflicts existed but some conclusions were reached. In response to a question, Mr. Bauske said the committee is entirely sure of the requirements for a three-lane alternative; one concern is that some of the blocks on 7th Avenue were already widened and striped for four lanes. He said the committee has not had enough time to deal with that option. Ms. Wooten said the memorandum from the Public Works and Planning Departments stated that the MINUTES--Eugene City Council January 23, 1984 Page 8