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. . . Mr. Farah referred to the recommendations in the memorandum, saying that . the action desired by the Council would be a request for ODOT to place this project on their six-year program, and allowing them to proceed with an Environmental Impact Statement (EIS). Mr. Farah said the City was very pl eased about the ODOT staff' s response. It was the first time in recent years that Eugene has been considered for ODOT funds. Ms. Smith moved to adopt the July 27, 1979, Planning Commission minutes and recommendations on the 6th-7th avenue extension proj ect. Ms. Miller expressed her reservations about the impact of this project on the area, impact on growth, and on other parts of the city. She sa id she would vote for this with the understanding that the Council will receive additional information as the project progresses so that they might consider the cost in realtion to the impact of this project. Motion carried unanimously. VI. ROLLER SKATE AND SKATEBOARD REGULATORY PROPOSALS: STAFF REPORT Mr. Drapela, Acting Director of Parks and Recreation, referred to the distributed memorandum of July 26, 1979, outlining ways that roller skates and skateboards could be restricted from the mall, the central business district, the riverfront, and the streets. He cited Section 5.565 which prohibits bicycles from being ridden in the mall. All Councilors present expressed no desire to restrict roller skating - and skateboards in Eugene except for the mall area. Mr. Obie said his interest in the subject was between nil and none. Ms. Miller abstained from discussion and voting. Manager noted repeated complaints about skaters from businessmen and complaints about skateboards on hills from citizens. A complaint was received from a woman who was knocked down in the mall and hospitalized. That is why the staff would like to have skates on sidewalks outside the mall area and not on the streets, he said. Ms. Smith moved, seconded by Mr. Hamel, that Section 5.565 prohibiting bicycle riding on the mall be amended to include roller skates and skateboards. Motion carried 4:1, Ms. Miller abstaining and Mr. Obie voting no. Mr. Martin indicated that the City will take administrative action to restrict skateboards on the City parking structures because of City liability. VI!. SALE OF 20-FOOT BY 160-FOOT PARCEL OF CITY PROPERTY LOCATED EAST OF OAK PATCH ROAD BETWEEN 11TH AVENUE AND 18TH AVENUE, ADJACENT TO SENGERSTEIN PUD (map distributed) Manager said that according to the City Code and Charter, the City can sell this parcel to the abutting property , owner who has offered $3,000 _. for it. The City will retain utility easements. 4-2.1 8/1/79--8