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e H. Bikeway-Corridor Along the West Eugene Parkway Ms. Bascom said that the Oregon Department of Transportation (ODOT) has indi- cated that it does not plan to build an off-street bicycle corridor along the West Eugene Parkway because the potential use of this corridor is not. great enough to warrant its construction. It is expected that cyclists will con- tinue to ride on the shoulder of the road. Ms. Bascom said that if an appro- priate bicycle corridor is to be constructed, the project will need greater public demand and support. Mr. Boles noted that a new Land Conservation and Development Commission (LCDC) transportation rule mandates support for an increase in infrastructure for alternative modes of transportation. He suggested that maybe this new rule has not yet been integrated into ODOT's policies and, if so, the City should bring this to its attention. r. Homeless Family Shelter Visit Ms. Bascom noted that she recently had the opportunity to tour the Homeless Family Shelter and said that shelter personnel are concerned that the re- quired placement of a fire exit in the playroom area may make it difficult to supervise playground activity. At Ms. Bascom's request, staff agreed to provide the council with a report from the Department of Public Safety's Fire Division on the issue. e J. Meeting of the Local Officials Advisory Council to LCDC Mr. Boles reported that he has agreed to represent the City at a meeting of the the Local Officials Advisory Council to LCDC. Likely topics of discus- sion at the meeting include the LCDC transportation rule, secondary lands, and the focus of the organization as it transitions to a new director. Mr. MacDonald noted that the Emergency Board did not allocate LCDC's funding request for the continuation and expansion of some of its operations in land use planning. This issue should be discussed at that meeting. K. Eugene Celebration Commemorative Pins Mr. Boles asked all councilors to wear their commemorative pins at the Eugene Celebration. Proceeds from the pins, which cost $2, will go toward the cost of the celebration in an effort to reduce the amount of public financial support of the event. Nonprofit organizations selling the pins get to keep a percentage of the proceeds. II. WORK S ESS ION: UNIMPROVED STREET STANDARDS AND FINANCIAL OPTIONS Les Lyle, Public Works, gave the staff presentation. The purpose of this work session is to provide the council with an opportunity to review and finalize the discussions on local unimproved street improvement standards e - MINUTES--Eugene City Council September 11, 1991 Page 3 _.