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e recommendations for many transportation issues in the area, but does not include a study of transportation issues in the Valley River area because the feasibility study was already planned within the CIP. Responding to ques- tions about the State's responsibilities with respect to transportation plan- ning in this area, Mr. Reinhard said that the City regards the Valley River Bridge issue as primarily a local responsibility. However, any discussions of traffic in the surrounding area would involve discussions and coordination with the State. Responding to public testimony regarding the proximity of the proposed Valley River Bridge and the Greenway Bike Bridge, Mr. Reinhard assured the public that if a bridge was to be constructed, it would be constructed downstream from the bridge and have as little impact on bike/pedestrian pathways and park land as possible. Responding to a question from Mr. Boles, Mr. Lyle said that none of the EIS studies that have been conducted within the past decade have yielded a no- build solution. Responding to a question from Mr. Boles, Mr. Reinhard said that the addition of a third lane on Delta Highway at the Valley River interchange area added some traffic capacity to the area and appears to have improved the congestion problems, as well as improved traffic safety in the area. e Mr. Gleason remarked that the City needs to conduct an in-depth analysis of the entire Delta Highway system prior to discussions about the location of a bridge. He emphasized that increased traffic loads are expected to take place on the Delta Highway over the next several years, regardless of whether the City meets its aggressive alternative modes goals. Mr. Nicholson commented that the lack of General Fund resources is a primary reason why no action has been taken to reinstate the Cal Young/Harlow fire station. He asked if there would be alternative funding sources for this project if it were advanced in the CIP. Dave Whitlow, Assistant City Manag- er, reminded the council that the Public Safety Advisory Committee (PSAC) would be making a recommendation next month on the final draft of the Long- Range Plan. This would be the appropriate time for the council to hold this discussion at which time it could consider whether to move this item forward in the CIP. Ms. Bascom asked whether the Beltline Bridge is identified in the TransPlan as seriously deficient. Mr. Reinhard responded that the bridge is identified in the State highway planning process for long-range improvements. The City would coordinate with the State on discussions about the relationship between the Beltline and Valley River areas. (At 9:20 p.m., the council took a five minute break). Mr. Rutan moved, seconded by Mr. Robinette, to adopt the draft e MINUTES--Eugene City Council January 28, 1991 Page 8