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Mr. Murray agreed with Mrs. Shirey's opposition to the project, feeling it is too much rroney. e Mrs. Sh.i rey stated she does regret voting for the bridge in the first place but, on the other hand, she is concerned that the Public Service Building structure would not look complete if the bridge were not built. Cliff Culp, realtor, said that, when looking at the life expectancy of the buildings the bridge would serve, the expenditure for a bridge seems low per year. It would be a great time saver for city and county officials. Assistant Manager noted that, when Leoe officials and others rrove into the Public Service Building, the pedestrian traffic will increase substantially as w,i11 public parking underneath City Hall. Manager feels the project is a very desirable separation of pedestrian and vehicular traffic. Mid-block crossing interrupts traffic. Mayor Anderson commented he was not particularly enthusiastic about the bridge but would support it primarily for safety reasons. The courthouse and Ci ty Hall have become twice the traffic generators they were five years ago. With tire engines coming out of City Hall, bike paths, etc., a pedestrian bridge seems crucial for safety reasons. Mr. Murray feels it is a question of values. He sees many unmet needs other places in the city which are similar in nature - school crossings, etc. - and thinks some ot those needs should be addressed first. Mr. Hendershott, Attorney, commented that the cost of the bridge over the period of time it will be used is minimal. It bothers him, too, to see so e milch jaywalking (breaking of the law). Frankly, he said, why not abolish the law against jaywalking. Speaking to Mr. Murray's comments, he noted the City has all kinds of needs but the pedestrian structure will be used for 50-100 ye~rs and it seems cheaper to do it now than later. Mr. Williams expressed agreement with the advisability of separating pedestrians and t raft ic. Mr. Williams rroved seconded by Mr. flaws to approve the necessary addi tional funds for the new design for a pedestrian bridge between Comm the City and County. Vote was taken on the rrotion which carried, all 12/10/75 Council members present voting aye except Mr. Murray voting no. Approve Mr. Williams moved seconded by Mr. Haws to place on a future Committee agenda discussion of the options and ramifications of repealing the jaywa.lking statute. Motion carried unanirrousl!j. D.Initiation of Improvement of 15th Street, Jefferson to Fairgrounds - Council has viewed the site on tour. It is a shabby looking section of street which is an important entrance to the fairgrounds. Mr. Murray wondered if there would be any possiblity of getting the County to share ~n the cost, Manager responding staff "could ask". Mr. Murray moved seconded by Mrs. Shirey to authorize staff to proceed. Comm Motion carried unanirrously. 12/10/75 . Approve 12/22/75 - 7 ~~()