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Res. No. 3109--Authorizing execution of contract with State of Oregon Department of Transportation concerning construction of Elanco Lane-Donovan Drive section of Norkenzie Drive was read by number and title. - Ms. Smith moved, seconded by Mr. Obie, to adopt the resoluton. Mr. and Mrs. Russell Donovan, 2293 Norkenzie Road, asked where the funds for the project would be obtained. Don Allen, Public Works Director, said the Federal Government would provide 88 percent, with the City providing the remaining 12 percent. Mr. Allen explained the project was not completely designed but would be similar to the one on Gilham Road. The Donovans' expressed concern regarding the 130 feet of frontage taken up with Beltlne ramp overcross and concern about keeping it beautified. They wondered who is responsible for the upkeep. Mr. Allen said the jurisdictional dispute has moved from between the County and City, to between the State and City. The dispute has not been settled. However, he said funds were not avail- able to do landscaping at this time. In responding to another concern, he said under the present Code, right-of-way adjoining private land is the responsibility of the property owner. The City does not mow public rights-of-way without charging the property owners. He noted also the City is not assured of funding for the project and would be in competition with other cities for these funds. Mr. and Mrs. Donovan will have access to the appropriate Public Works staff to seek answers to some of the concerns they have regard- ~ ing this project. Mr. Lieuallen left the meeting. Vote was taken on the motion, which carried unanimously. V. APPROVAL OF MINUTES Ms. Smith moved, seconded by Ms. Schue, to approve Council minutes March 12, 1979. Motion carried unanimously. Upon motion duly made, seconded, and passed, the meeting was adjourned to Mar.ch ~~~~:. /lI~/~ A. Keith Mart in Assistant City Manager AKM:jm/CM12b3 - 114 3/26/79--16