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of the project. In regard to the Laurel Hill Valley connector and Glenwood interchange, traffic would be allowed to Augusta Street. The 4It Fairmount Neighbors are working with staff regarding the possibility of creating the necessary connector. Staff feels it is possible. It would connect with 1-5 as opposed to coming down the valley to Franklin. Regarding the Spring interchange at 30th, Mr. Lieuallen wondered what its function would be. Mr. Saul said it would provide safer access to the south. Ms. Smith felt a definite recommendation on 30th and Spring should be made by Council stating it is strongly opposed to access on 30th to the north through the residential area. She cited the danger of the extremely narrow streets and destruction of the character of the neighborhood. Mr. Lieuallen agreed, except he noted there is an area of potential development at the end of Spring, where an old dirt road now exists out to 30th. He felt if that area were annexed and developed, there should be access to 30th rather than down Spring. Dave Reinhard, Planning Engineer, said the staff would want access to that area. Another concern was for emergency access, which might be worked out by providing a bike path that would not be open to through traffic, but only for emergency use. Ms. Smith again requested such a statement from staff in regard to this connector so Council could incorporate it into the final recommendations. Mr. Obie complimented staff on its work with the neighborhood in regard to Lorane Highway, noting a plan was developed in which the neighbor- hood, as well as the entire city, would benefit. - Mr. Obie moved, seconded by Ms. Smith, that the statement presented by Mr. Farah regarding Lorane Highway be included in the transportation plan. In a procedural question, Mr. Delay wondered technically if this was just ensuring that language be included in adopting or if this actually was changing the T-2000 Plan. Mr. Farah said it would ensure inclusion of the statement in the Plan. Vote was taken on the motion, which carried unanimously. Ms. Smith commended staff for its work with the Fairmount neighbor- hood group. Regarding Laurel Hill, Mr. Farah said a proposal has been reached with which the neighborhood feels comfortable, but there would be major pro- blems, i.e., getting rights-of-way. He noted that as a future concern that would be coming before Council in the implementation process. - 5/24/78--10 3'8