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. Regarding the Transit section, he noted it also affects land use and public freedom of choice. He cautioned Council this had to be continually monitored and updated. Reqarding the streets and highways, he said ~ the system provides the background for all modes of transit. There was ~ concern about service level E. He noted again the Planning Commissio~ recommended the continual updating as being very necessary. Also, recom- mendations included phasing of some projects, i.e., Ferry Street Bridge area. Regarding 6th and 7th avenues, he said the Planning Commission felt there was a need for very careful study and careful monitoring for future development. Study was given to the Lincoln-Charnelton couplet and it was felt that more exploration be studied of this recommendation. The 30-30 connector was felt to be a natural route if it is a limited service route. Of the noncorridor projects, it was recommended that modification respond to citizen concern, i.e., the Lorane Highway. It was suggested the corridor projects be studied regarding their effect on neighborhoods as well as the effects on the total city. Mr. Bernhard concluded, with the given parameters of the Plan, it should be used as a guide and not be a hard and fast plan. He felt that it should be implemented through public discussion and study as money is available to implement the Plan. He noted also that there were conflicts between the 1990 Plan and the Community Goals adopted by the City, and study would have to be done to balance out those conflicts. Mr. Hamel wondered if the Planning Commission had considered the Washington- Jefferson couplet. Mr. Bernhard said it was recommended that if at all possible, theWashinqton-Jefferson couplet be moved eastward. It was .. recognized as a problem and that there is a need for more study, adding .., that this was only the beginning. Ms. Smith wondered, in context of the Plan being referred to as a guideline and on-going process, what the process would be for Council. Assistant Manager said that staff has been involved in this Plan for many years, and will continue to be involved through the MATC Committee. Ms. Smith then wondered, in light of the recommendation to make modifica- tions in response to citizen concern, i.e., Lorane Highway, whether there would be other public hearings for those concerns to be expressed. Assistant Manager said the process depends on the funding. If Lorane Highway were to become an arterial, it would be approached as would any other arterial in the city with notice to the property owners, meetings, and public hearings before Council as to whether the project should proceed. He reassured Council that every part of the Plan will serve as a guide and direction as to priorities when money becomes available. Don Allen, Director of Public Works, said the main determining factor was the source of money involved. He noted federal regulations are very stringent and have procedures that the City must follow in order to obtain those funds. He said the city was the lowest form of government support on such projects, noti nq there was a very good system of checks and balances. . 4/19/78--8 - :l..12.