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. Ms. Wooten asked if management of Eugene Swim and Tennis Club have offered any comments on this project. Mr. Teitzel responded that there ~ill be no parking . in front of the Eugene Swim and Tennis Club and they have signed the remonstrance. Public hearing was opened; there being no testimony, public hearing was closed. Ms. Miller moved, seconded by Mr. Obie, that the project (Job No. 1835) be awarded to the low bidder. Role call vote; motion carried 6:1 with Councilor Wooten voting no. Mr. Teitzel stated that the next project to be considered is paving on Gas Lamp Drive from Surrey Lane to approximately 350 feet east and south; and pedestrian way, bike path, and storm sewer, 1,150 feet. north of Royal Avenue between Surrey Lane and Williams Street (Job No. 1723). This is the result of a minor sub- division. This project was initiated by petition of 82 percent of the owners. Ms. Schue asked if the majority of the people who signed the petition are not being assessed. Mr. Teitzel indicated that was correct. Ms. Miller asked if tax lot 13600 is under one ownership. Mr. Teitzel said yes. Public hearing was opened on Job No. 1723. Speaking against: Kathryn Hoy, 1129 Surrey Lane, stated that she is opposed to this project because it will cause more traffic to pass by their house. They are also objecting to the assessment. The schools are full now in their area. She has a letter from Jim Kitterman, a Williams Street resident, who also objects and states that the roads cannot handle more traffic. Judith Dubray, 1037 Surrey Lane, stated this project backs up to her lot. She. . doesn't want to face someone else's backyard. There are not enough schools. They have to use trailers to provide more classrooms. It is too expensive. This area has a high crime rate. Janet Kirtley, 1085 Surrey Lane, stated that people on Welcome, Surrey, and Williams streets are against the project. More people are opposed than in favor. There would be more traffic which would cause more problems for the schools. A school will be built west of Royal Avenue in about ten years; in the meantime, Danebo School has already added trailer classrooms. The assessment notice stated that this project was initiated by petition. She never signed a petition, even though she is a property owner. She talked with Jack Guthrie, who told her there was nothing to worry about. Then Pat Langan called her and told her Mr. Guthrie was wrong and she would be assessed for $1,300. She began a petition drive against the project. There are four people in favor of this job with 75 to 80 people against. This does not seem to be a project for the people. There being no further testimony, public hearing was closed. Mr. Teitzel stated there is a petition from the individual who did the sub- division that represents 82 percent of the frontage being assessed. The Hoys and Kirtleys will have assessments for about 32 feet each. Ms. Smith asked how many people will be involved in the assessments. Mr. Teitzel stated that the . MINUTES--Eugene City Council AuglJst 10, 1981 Page 2