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Mr. Delay asked if the contraflow system would be standing in the way of the Refinement Plan for the University area. Mr. Hanks responded that it would not e C and that they would work well together. Ms. Miller asked if anyone had asked the County about possible participation in the funding and noted that there was a possibility of road monies available. Mr. Hanks noted that this had not been done as of the last work session. Mr. Irving stated that they had not yet asked the County. Ms. Smith stated that a request had been made earlier at the work session by the council to contact the County and she would like to see it pursued. Mr. Loomis stated that they have not approached the County on this project due to negotiations on the Park and Ride Program. Since the contraflow project is downtown and would largely benefit the downtown area, they had not pursued it with the County but they could do so. Ms. Smith requested that they at least ask the County, but in such a manner as not to jeopardize other projects. Public hearing was opened; there being no testimony, public hearing was closed. Ms. Smith moved, seconded by Mr. Lieuallen, to approve the contra- flow concept and to instruct staff to initiate Urban Initiative Grant application. Mr. Lieuallen cautioned that although the project would not begin immediately, they were com~itting the City to approximately $91,000 and care should be taken in the future to set this money aside for the project. Mr. Hanks noted that the project preparations could begin soon, but the money would not be spent until the next fiscal year. Roll call vote; motion carried unanimously. e ( B. Consideration of Permanent Street Closure of Ruskin Street, North of Dove Lane (memo distributed) Mr. Henry introduced Joe Hessler, Public Works, to provide background information. Mr. Hessler stated that this closure was implemented after a petition was submitted by residents. They received no calls in opposition to this closure, only calls in support. Ms. Miller asked how closure of this street would affect emergency vehicles service. Mr. Hessler responded that vehicles with high clearance, such as pickups, could get over the barrier. The other option would be to have the bike path blocked and drivers of emergency vehicles could cut the bolts, if necessary. To provide "emergency vehicle access" means all traffic is prevented but bikes and emergency vehicles. Public hearing was open; there being no testimony, public hearing was closed. Ms. Smith moved, seconded by Mr. Lieuallen, to recommend permanent closure of Ruskin Street, north of Dove Lane. Roll call vote; motion carried unanimously. l e 7/28/80--2