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Springfield, since LCOG's development staff has been charged with preparing an economic de- velopment plan for the metropolitan area. He appreciated the concerns expressed and said they were on record and a part of the resolution. So the Council could proceed, then if ... at any time the association's program became incompatible with Eugene's stated goals ~ and policies, the city could withdraw. He suggested that Councilman Hamel as a member of the group could make periodic reports to the Council with regard to the association's activities. Councilwoman. Beal said that the city in endorsing the proposal would be considered an official member of the group and thereby expected to contribute; to what extent, no one knew. She suggested the proposal should be turned back to LCOG and then when informa- tion was gathered from that quarter a decision could be made on a more definite basis. Councilman Hamel said everyone concerned with the proposal had the same concern, but they felt the only way to find out was to "dig in" and get started. He suggested going ahead with it to see what would develop, because it was something that would take time, not something that would happen overnight. But Mrs. Beal thought if the program was officially adopted by LCOG, then it would be known what staff and costs would be con- tributed by other agencies, what commitments would be made by Eugene, etc. Vote was taken on the motion as stated. Murray, Beal, Bradley, Haws, and Shirey Williams, and Hamel voting no. Motion carried - Council members voting aye; Council members Keller, II-A-l N. Traffic Diverter POlicy Statement was recommended by the Planning Commission on May 19, 1975. In adopting the statement, the Council would: (1) Recognize the positive value of traffic diverters for improvement of living environment, particularly in older residential neighborhoods having gridiron streets used by traffic neither originating nor terminat- ing .within the neighborhood; (2) Accept final responsibility for location, timing, and installation of traffic diverters, recognizing that effective citizen input is a necessary and valuable part of the process; and (3) Recognize that a procedure would be required for processing traffic diverter applications, that procedure to be stipulated by staff in accordance with applicable codes and related policies. e The planning Commission also recommended consideration of traffic diverter pro- cedure proposal: (1) A proposal for a diverter may be made by any individual, group, organization, or agency in the city, or may be included as part of the land use and cir- culation component of a neighborhood refinement plan. Preference may be given to a proposal accompanied by evidence that it is endorsed by people living in the area in which the diverters may be installed. (2) Following preliminary staff report and description of the request, Council approval will be required prior to staff research with regard to approaches, locations, and designs applicable to a particular area. (3) Following research, various designs and locations shall be tested in the sub- ject area, during which time close liaison will be maintained with applicant and affected neighborhood groups, and .necessary local meetings will be held. (4) Following adequate testing period, staff evaluation will determine the advisability of a permanent diverter system based on but not limited to (a) Reasonable likelihood that through traffic would be reduced; and (b) The diverter system will not significantly impede pedestrian and bicycle circulation, emergency vehicle service, delivery of pUbiic services, and adequate mass transit system. (5) Public hearing will be conducted before the City Council after which the staff's recommendation may be approved, modified, or denied. Approval shall be contingent upon but not limited to the same findings required of staff. (6) If the permanent diverter system is approved, installation shall proceed according to normal budget and construction processes. - 6/9/75 - 16 '3\~