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Mr. Obie moved, seconded by Ms. Schue, that the bills be e approved and given final passage. Roll call vote; the bills were declared passed (and became Ordinance No. 19280 [CB 2776], Ordinance No. 19281 [CB 2777], and Ordinance No. 19282 [CB 2778). IV. DESIGN REVIEW COMMITTEE REPORT ON 6TH/7TH WIDENING (memo distributed) City Manager Micheal Gleason introduc~d the agenda item. Dave Reinhard of Public Works presented the staff report, stating that the purpose of this agenda item was to report to the council on the status and the major design features of the first phase of the 6th/7th Reconstruction Project. He said that the State Highway Division was completing the final plans and specifica- tions for the project and expected to advertise for bids in October. Based on that date, he believed that a contract would be awarded in late October or early November, with the majority of the construction to be performed in 1985. He explained that State and City staff and the Design Review Committee had been working on major design elements during the past nine months as directed by the City Council. He said the committee had discussed its possible role in future phases of the 6th/7th project at its last meeting. Mr. Reinhard reported that the State Highway Division might be able to begin its design work on the next phase of the 6th/7th Corridor as early as Spring 1985. He said that staff was requesting direction from the City Council on whether the present or a new design review committee should be given the charge of addres- sing that next construction phase. e Brian Bauske, 1012 West 8th Avenue, Chair of the Design Review Committee, explained that the committee had been charged with the design review process by the City Council. He said the committee had addressed the major public concern of minimizing the impact of the project on the existing mature street trees as well as refining other aspects of the proposal. Referring to a series of diagrams illustrating the project area, Mr. Bauske pinpointed the location of those trees to be removed, those to be retained, and the new trees to be planted. He said the committee was able to consider the plantings, lighting fixtures, and signaling in an integrated fashion to minimize clutter. He also identified the areas and type of paving material to be used for the pedestrian crossings. Addressing the problem area at the intersection of 7th Avenue and 1-105, Mr. Bauske said that widening alone would not resolve the problems of congestion and high carbon monoxide levels. He said the committee had forwarded a letter to MAPAC which recommended that the intersection be identified as an area of concern during the T-2000 Plan Update. Mr. Bauske said he was pleased with the work of the committee and the staff involved, stressing that he felt the committee had resolved the main issues of concern. He recommended that the City Council use a similar committee to review the design of the subsequent phases of the widening project. Councilor Hansen commented that the committee had been composed of a diverse group but that the members put forth their best efforts in completing the committee's charge. He thanked Bill Quinn and Jim Gix of the State Highway Division for their efforts and cooperation with City staff. Mr. Hansen e MINUTES--Eugene City Council September 24, 1984 Page 7