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Ms. Bettman commented that the street plans did provide that flexibility. Mr. Schoening agreed and said <br />there were two aspects to the neighborhood's discussion of lane width; one related to the lane width for <br />the entire length of the street and the other related to an extenuating circumstance such as a heritage tree. <br /> <br />Ms. Bettman asked whether lane width flexibility under very specific circumstances would be a part of the <br />discussion with the neighborhood and could be a part of the ultimate design. Mr. Schoening said it could <br />be part of the discussion and said the council could see that element in the design, but there could be a <br />minority opinion from Lane Transit District or Fire and Emergency Medical Services on how that would <br />impact service delivery. <br /> <br />Ms. Bettman asked if a motion was necessary to direct the City Manager to imbue staff with the ability to <br />be flexible where appropriate with lane width. City Manager Taylor replied that the City's standard <br />design guidelines included criteria for exceptions and Mr. Schoening had indicated an understanding of <br />that and a willingness to work with the neighborhood. <br /> <br />Ms. Taylor reiterated her request that staff stop using the term "minimum" to refer to lane width when <br />meeting with neighbors as it indicated there were no exceptions. <br /> <br />Mayor Piercy thanked everyone for their work and adjourned the meeting at 1:30 p.m. <br /> <br />Respectfully submitted, <br /> <br />Dennis M. Taylor <br />City Manager <br /> <br />(Recorded by Lynn Taylor) <br /> <br />MINUTES--Eugene City Council June 29, 2005 Page 10 <br /> Work Session <br /> <br /> <br />