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Mr. Teitzel discussed the projects that the City staff is working on. They - are: l. Country Club and Club Road from Southwood to Centennial, 2. Dillard Road from Hilyard to Fox Glen 3. Bel tl ine extenti on from 11 th Avenue to Will ow Creek 4. Gilham Road from Crescent to Walton 5. Greenacres Road from Norkenzie to Delta Highway 6. Roosevelt Boulevard from Highway 99 to Maple 7. Willakenzie Road from Coburg Road to Bogart Ms. Ehrman expressed doubt about the necessity for improving Country Club Road, but other councilors said there is a bottle-neck at the street light and joggers and cyclists use the street. Mr. Hansen asked the staff to prepare a short description of each project for the councilors who can then consider the projects as they go around the communi ty. B. Process for Improving Sidewalks Dave Reinhard discussed the criteria the Public Works staff uses to evaluate sidewalk projects. If the sidewalk project involves a street which is not improved to City standards, the project becomes a street improvement one and enters that process. Sometimes a setback sidewalk without curbs and gutters is considered. If the street is improved to City standards, criteria such as e the type of street, school routes, traffic volume, traffic speed, and topography are evaluated before a decision to present the project to the counci 1 is made. The City will initiate the sidewalk process if the Sidewalk Program indicates the area should have sidewalks and if someone requests them. Mr. Reinhard said the council will be asked to review the City Code provisions for sidewalks in industrial areas when considering the transportation updates. C. National Flood Insurance Program Ms. Andersen discussed the National Flood Insurance Program which provides an opportunity for people with property in flood hazard areas to obtain flood insurance. In 1973 the regulations were changed. A community had to adopt a program and follow through on a flood hazard designation program approved by the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) in order to be eligible for Federal relief or financial assistance after an emergency. City officials are working with FEMA officials and expect to receive compliance in April 1986. In Eugene, the Willamette River and the Amazon Channel are designated by FEMA as flood hazard areas, Ms. Andersen said. The council must adopt an ordinance which allows the City to enforce FEMA regulations. Then people who own property in the flood plains can get flood hazard insurance which is required for Federally insured loans and grants. e MINUTES--Eugene City Council June 19, 1985 Page 8