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e e e Ms. Miller asked who projected funding to acquire the right-of-way. Mr. Teitzel responded that the County did. Ms. Miller asked for details of sidewalk con- struction. Mr. Teitzel stated that sidewalks would be along the entire route except adjacent to the freeway off-ramp and on the south side of Country Club Road which is undeveloped. They would not install sidewalks there until the property is developed. Public hearing was opened. Speaking against: Joyce Wilson~ 1000 Willagillespie Road, stated that she owns property and a professional building between the Delta Highway and Willagillespie Road. At the public hearing, they asked what the County plans were regarding traffic and they were told that the traffic problems would be taken care of. She feels it is being handled on a piecemeal basis. She does not object to the road being widened, but the overall plan needs to be better. The traffic flow pattern needs to be worked out. If bike lanes are put in, it could create a problem. If sidewalks are on the west side, it would encourage children to cross the road when there is much traffic. She feels that sidewalks should be on the east side. Along Chase Street will be the first area for the sewers with others to follow. She feels it would be better to extend existing sewers. With additional comments, Lori Loehr, 1312 Piper Lane, stated that in conversa- tions with residents, they seem anxious to have Country Club Road improved and made safer for cars and bikes. Speaking in favor: Bjarne Abrahamson, 995 Willagillespie, asked if sidewalks were placed on only one side of the street, who would pay for them. Kelly Nobles, 620 Elmwood Drive, stated that this improvement project is neces- sary for safety. Without it, accidents will occur and this project will elimi- nate three serious curves and one dangerous dip. There being no further testimony, pUblic hearing was closed. In regard to the traffic interchange of Delta, Willagillespie, and Abbie Lane, Mr. Teitzel stated that the majority of the traffic is aimed to go onto Good- pasture and on to Valley River Center. This is what the interchange is being redesigned for and the City is working with the County. Bike paths are part of the adopted Master Bike Plan. Regarding having sidewalks on only the west side, staff will look into that and will talk to the schools to see if the proposed plan is adequate. For assessments of sidewalks, residents on both sides of the street would pay rather than just one, even if it is just a sidewalk on one side. Sewers will be put in prior to street construction. MlNUTES--Eugene City Council January 26, 1981 Page 12