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Mr. Holmer moved, seconded by Mr. Miller, to amend the motion to delete e the phrase lias long as possible" from the third recommendation on page 3 of the October 23, 1985, memo in the staff notes so that it would be: The Midgleys Building located at the southeast corner of 4th and High makes a significant contribution to the activity and attractiveness of the area and supports this pedestrian connection from the downtown area to the river. This structure should be retained in recognition of its contribution to the area. Replacing the Midgleys Building with a surface parking area providing space for 72 cars is not responsive to city. . . The amendment carried 5:4. Mr. Holmer, Mr. Hansen, Mr. Miller, Mr. Rutan, and Mayor Obie voted aye. Ms. Bascom, Ms. Schue, Ms. Wooten, and Ms. Ehrman voted nay. The main motion carried unanimously, 8:0. VI. PRIORITIES FOR OREGON DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION SIX-YEAR HIGHWAY PROGRAM (memo, background information distributed) City Manager Micheal Gleason introduced the agenda item. Public Works Director Christine Andersen gave the staff report. She said the Oregon Department of Transportation (ODOT) is updating its Six-Year Highway e Improvement Program. City officials learned a "united approach" that could be supported by legislators would increase the area's chances of obtaining a larger share of state highway funds. Therefore, the list of projects presented to the council for inclusion in the Six-Year Highway Improvement Program included projects for Eugene, Springfield, and Lane County. It was approved by the Springfield City Council and would be considered by the Lane County Board of Commissioners. The list included projects that cannot be funded any other way. Answering questions from Ms. Wooten and Ms. Ehrman, Ms. Andersen said the local jurisdictions will not have to provide any matching funds for the projects in the Six-Year Program. Mayor Obie added that the chances of getting State funds are enhanced if some local funds can be provided. Ms. Andersen said the list was as short as possible so that it can be supported by the three jurisdictions. The Franklin Boulevard access to the Riverfront Research Park was not on the list because it might be paid for with tax increment funds and the County has been approached to provide up-front funding. Mr. Gleason added that State funding for the Chambers Connector will reduce Lane County road fund expenses and, in that case, the opportunity for accessing Lane County funds to help with the Franklin Boulevard improvements would be stronger. Ms. Ehrman said she still favored including the Franklin Boulevard access in the list. e MINUTES--Eugene City Council October 23, 1985 Page 8