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e of Midland, Texas. Eugene did not win the award, but was highly commended for its effort. Q. Riverfront Research Park City Manager Gleason said that the Institute of Development Associates Incorporated has awarded the bid for construction of the first building at the Riverfront Research Park to lee Construction Company. II. WORK SESSION: REOPENING OLIVE STREET TO VEHICULAR TRAFFIC e Penny Hawkins, Downtown Commissioner, said that the commission has completed the process of developing a design for the reopening of Olive Street to vehicular traffic. She noted that public input favored the design and reopening two to one. She asked for council approval. Allen Lowe, Planning and Development Department, reviewed the information packet including the following: The proposed ordinance--the subject of a public hearing on April 13; The plan view--a schematic drawing of the recommended Olive Street design, which will also be the subject of the April 13 hearing; A communications plan--which describes the process for dissemination of public information; and A time line--giving key dates for implementing the plan. Mr. Lowe noted the schedule calls for construction of the street by fall if the voters approve the measure to reopen the street on May 19. He presented a slideshow that described existing elements in the downtown area that are incorporated in the design. The plan calls for 14-foot traffic lanes with two-way traffic, including left turn lanes at both 8th and 10th Avenues; parallel parking; elimination of vertical obstructions within the pedestrian paths; removal of the fountain; three-globe light fixtures; and "gateway treatment" at the Broadway/Olive intersection. Responding to questions from the council, Mr. Lowe said that the developer for the Atrium project has no preference with regards to a left-hand turn lane at 10th and Olive. The turn lane option was chosen because traffic would otherwise back up into the mall area. Mr. Gleason noted that the revocable permit for the area currently used as a sunken sidewalk at that intersection will be continued. Mr. Boles wondered if the design can be modified to accommodate additional trees at some future date. He also opined that asphalt is more friendly than concrete. Mr. Lowe said that the design set a certain rhythm for vertical elements and adding trees at a later date would be awkward. With regard to - MINUTES--Eugene City Council 11:30 a.m. April 8, 1992 Page 4