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e Doris J. Hansen, 232 Spyglass, representing the Cal Young Neighborhood Associa- tion, referred to their October letter encouraging the construction of the connector. This bicycle path takes two to three miles off their trips and would save gasoline, car use, and lessen pollution. Children can travel safely on the path while they would have to take a longer route on busy streets without the path. The path has had a history of heavy usage. Don Kernutt, 733 Spyglass, said that the bike travel is very important to his family. He said that he had met last November with the property owner regarding this bike access. Don Monte, 753 Spyglass, said that a path was created across Mr. Ward's lot before his home was built. The path across this empty lot has been used by many people in the neighborhood. Emilie York, 721 Spyglass, said that this route provides access to Oakway Road. They have been accustomed to using the path and would like to continue this route. Paul Goodman, 287 Spyglass, said that this route is very convenient for jogging. It is also used for access to shopping areas. e R. D. Blickenstaff, 1232 Spyglass, asked if access becomes an easement--a perpetual right-of-way--when it is used without protest for a number of years. A. Dean Owens, 2160 Oakmont Way, supported the connector. Frank Elsener, 755 Spyglass, testifed he jogged to the river path on the pro- posed bicycle path. It was a logical extension of an already completed bicycle path. Nanca Fischer, 585 Fair Oaks Drive, said she wants a safe access for her chil ren. She supported the connector bike path. Roe Hatlen, 782 Krister Court, was in favor of the connector. It makes the route safer for children. It is also good for carpooling. There must be a way to meet both the needs of the homeowners and the children. Don Tykeson, 750 Fair Oaks Drive, stated that there is a need to accommodate population growth in new areas. This is for the greater good. Don D. Diment, 2887 Tandt Turn, Chairman of , the Bicycle Committee, noted ~hat there was a fear that ou siders would come lnto the area. Based on the hlstory of the path, he rejected that fear and said it was a path that was needed to make it easy for people to bicycle and there would not be a significant number of people outside the neighborhood using the path. e MINUTES--Eugene City Council April 27, 1981 Page 6