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- Answering a Question from Mr. Holmer, Mr. Teitzel said the cost of the computerized signalization system will not be changed by the opening of Willamette Street. Replying to Questions from Ms. Wooten and Mr. Miller, Mr. Teitze1 said the design proposed by LTD for the relocation of the transit stations has not been presented to the task team yet. City and LTD staffs have been working on it. It must be reviewed by several organizations. Ms. Calvert said the LTD Board wants a firm commitment about the relocation from the City when the street opening is approved. Mr. Gleason said the council must approve the project now if it is to be constructed this year because the design work must be started immediately. If the street opening is linked to the local "match" for Federal funds, the process might become tangled. He recommended the construction not be linked to the Federal grant. The council could direct the staff to proceed with the bid process and with negotiations with LTD. In that case, the application for Federal funds could proceed in its own time schedule. Replying to questions from Ms. Schue, Mr. Teitzel said Federal funds for capital construction of transit facilities are allocated annually and are available. Mark Pangborn, director of administrative services for LTD, discussed other LTD uses of federal funds. He said the relocation of the transit stations would be a good use of the funds. The relocation will have an impact on traffic and parking at 10th Avenue and Olive Street. The LTD Board wanted a commitment from the City to resolve the relocation problems. e Ms. Bascom did not think the City should pay for the relocation. She did not think many problems will result for LTD from the project. Replying to Questions from Ms. Ehrmam, Mr. Schwartz said the Downtown Commission indicated that the bulges at lOth Avenue signify the change to a pedestrian mall and the straight curb at 11th Avenue is a good design there. Ms. Anderson said the Planning Commission indicated the bulges at 10th Avenue are important for pedestrians. Ms. Wooten closed the public hearing and reviewed the issues before the council. Beginning the council discussion, Mr. Rutan said much time had been spent on the proposal, but there still seemed to be loose ends. He would have liked to receive proposed time schedules from the public works department and LTD. He would have liked more definite cost estimates. He would have liked a definitive design for the relocation of the transit stations. He did not like receiving different recommendations from the Downtown Commission and the Planning Commission. He thought LTD had some legitimate requests that should be worked out. However, he supported the project and favored proceeding with it. He thought the council should review the progress of the project. Mr. Holmer agreed with Mr. Rutan. Mr. Holmer said the council had not been told previously about the need for Federal funds or continuing LTD collaboration. He suggested action be postponed. e MINUTES--Eugene City Council April 8, 1985 Page 5