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e e e committee and are being aired. The City's Parks, Recreation and Cultural Services Department has taken over coordination of the committee's "Smart Cycling Program." III. WORK SESSION: 1990-91 UPDATE TO EUGENE BIKEWAYS MASTER PLAN Diane Bishop, Public Works Transportation, reviewed the committee's recommendations for changes to the Bikeways Master Plan for 1990 and 1991, saying they have been reviewed by the Planning Commission which recommends adoption of the update. She noted the council's public hearing on the update is scheduled for May 11. Ms. Bishop said that the recommendations were developed after consulting with the affected neighborhood and soliciting staff input. She noted that no public testimony was offered at the Planning Commission's public hearing. Responding to a question from Ms. Ehrman, Ms. Bishop said there have been no complaints as a result of the reconfiguring around Eugene Hospital and Clinic. Mr. Nicholson wondered if there was any way to encourage better enforcement of illegal parking in bike lanes, particularly on Hilyard Street next to Sacred Heart Hospital. Ms. Bishop said Parking Officers have been very cooperative with the Bicycle Committee. Mr. Gleason recalled that the City had previously asked Lane County to construct shoulders on roads outside the city limits in order to accommodate bicycles. He felt it would be more effective were the policy expressed to the County by the Bicycle Committee in a general constructive way. Mr. MacDonald suggested the Bicycle Committee's communication include a letter from the Mayor and council, under the Mayor's signature, outlining the City's policy and touching on the County's tourism program and economic development. IV. WORK SESSION: COMPENSATION AND BENEFITS Assistant City Manager Linda Norris said that the council received feedback related to City salaries and benefits during the Eugene Decisions process. The purpose of this item is to provide information about the City's current compensation market position; discuss steps the City is taking to contain benefit costs; review recommendations made in the Coopers & Lybrand audit and by the Chamber of Commerce Task Force; and to receive council direction for pursuing this issue. Ms. Norris presented information on how much City employees earn, saying salaries start at about $15,000 and go to a high of $84,900 (City Manager) annually. Most employees earn $20,000-$40,000. MINUTES--Eugene City Council 11:30 a.m. April 29, 1992 Page 3