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City Manager Carlson reminded the council that it held two work sessions on the topic. Brian Jennisen, Lane Regional Air Pollution Authority (LRAPA) Director, was present to answer questions. Mayor Torrey opened the public hearing. There being no requests from the public to speak, Mayor Torrey closed the public hearing. Councilor Kelly asked if a "green" and "yellow" advisory needed to be defined to support enforcement actions. Mr. Jennisen reported that LRAPA had provided definitions of green and yellow advisory to City staff. He said that an exemption for natural gas log lighters was also included to address the concerns previously raised by Councilor Pap~. Mayor Torrey indicated action on the item was scheduled for July 22, 2002. 5.ACTION: Approval of Minutes, Findings, and Recommendations from the Hearings Official and Adoption of an Ordinance Levying Assessments for Paving, Curbs, and Gutters, Sidewalks, and Storm Sewers on Ayres Road from Delta Highway to Gilham Road and on Gilham Road from Ayres Road to Honeywood Street; and Providing an Effective Date (CONTRACT 2001-26) (JOB #3367) Mayor Torrey recused himself from the item because of his residence near Ayres Road. Council President Kelly assumed the chair. Councilor Pap~, seconded by Councilor Nathanson, moved to approve the minutes, findings, and recommendations of the Hearings Official of July 1, 2002. Councilor Pap~, seconded by Councilor Fart, moved to continue the item to September 223, 2002. Councilor Pap~ said that because the item was contentious and he believed that the issues involved could be resolved, he proposed delaying action. He understood from neighbors that the road was not built as designed and there was considerable puddling on the roadway. Councilor Bettman said that the agenda item summary indicated staff wished to move forward with the project because the interest on the project would accrue to the property owners. She asked if postponement would affect the interest, and if the property owners would expect the City to pay the interest if the council postponed the project. Paul Klope of the Public Works Engineering Division said that interest for the project funding was accruing at the rate of approximately $2,000 monthly, and that was allocated to the City and involved property owners on a pro rated basis. The property owners would pay a quarter of the interest costs based on the proportion of the assessment costs of approximately $236,000 to the City for the project of about $1 million during the delay, unless the City assumed that cost. He said that to this point, the interest had accrued on the straight ratio he mentioned earlier; if the council chose to delay the project and a decision was made to accrue the interest to the property owners, he believed another public hearing would be required because the final assessment amounts would be increased. Councilor Bettman indicated opposition to the motion to table because of Mr. Klope's statements. MINUTES--Eugene City Council July 8, 2002 Page 6 Regular Meeting