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will not make things worse and that it will unload a portion of the traffic going to the west side of the River Road area, Mr. Lieuallen asked if that road will become an attractor for more traffic. Mr. Berman responded that it would not but it would reduce some traffic from River Road, . Mr, Lieuallen asked about the easements on the BLM property, Mr. Berman stated that is east of Danebo. They have talked with BLM staff and they will grant an easement. Engineering staff is working on acquiring this property, Ms. Smith moved, seconded by Mr. Lieuallen, that the council recommend to the Metropolitan Area Transportation Committee adoption of the Eugene element of the Transportation Improvement Program FY 1980-81 through 1984-85. Roll call vote; motion carried unanimously. E. Public Works Bid Awards (tabulations attached) Mr. Henry stated that all of these items are recommended to be approved, with the exception of the last item. He introduced Don Gilman, Public Works, to provide background information. Mr, Gilman stated that Bid 10, project 1, street paving on Acorn Park, will tie in with the bridge and this is a council-initiated project. On project 2, there are two options--schedule A which would pave Orr Lane from 19th to 22nd; and Schedule B which would include paving 19th Avenue from Cleveland Street to Orr Lane. The property owners on 19th unanimously were against schedule B and staff is recommending schedule A. Regarding project 3, storm sewer north of Cal Young Road, this is a new subdivision and part of the expenses will be assessed with the other portion paid for by the City. Project 4, storm sewer north of Royal e from Terry Street, will be a jointly shared project. Bid 11, project 1, is in conjunction with EWEB power transmission lines and EWEB will pay the costs. Project 2, the box culvert at Polk Street pump station, is a modification for an old storm sewer; the recommendation is that this item be held over in order to re-evaluate the design. Public hearing was opened. Mr. Gilman stated that on item 2, staff recommendation is to accept schedule A only. Mrs. Willie stated that she has a lot that is 41.85 feet by 261 feet which has a small house on it that is used as a rental, Her hope is to be able to split the lot and put two dwellings on it. The City has requested that she dedicate 28 feet of her property, but even without dedicating that 28 feet she is still short of enough land to split her lot, She stated that since developers have come in she has been assessed for sewers which she objected to. She now will have to pay for a street which she cannot,use. She now has a lot with a garden and a rental rather than two lots with two houses, She stated that the Engineer- ing staff had told her that if she would dedicate a ten-foot easement the City e 9/8/80--12