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III. ACTION: EAST BAND TRA M Christine Andersen, Public Works Director, introduced the topic and reviewed the information an the agenda summary, including funding issues and answers to questions raised at the April IO public hearing. Responding to a question from Ms. Swanson Gribskov, Ms. Anderson confirmed that the entire bikepath project could be completed within a three-or-four- year time period with funding from a variety of sources. Mr. Farr pointed out that there were approximately 5,200 residents and I,~oO employed persons in the subject area that would have access to the bike trail with the proposed pro0ect. Ms. Nathanson moved, seconded by Mr. Laue, to affirm the construc- tion far the East Bank Trail following the alignment identified in the adopted Bikeways Master Plan, from the Greenway Bicycle bridge to the Delta/Green Acres intersection, utilizing available re- sources to: 1} maximize the length of constructed path; 2} eliminate physical barriers for bicyclists; and 3} make viable connections to the existing transportation system. Ms. Swanson Gribskov moved, seconded by Ms. Keller, to amend the motion by replacing ~} with acquire necessary easements for full improvement of the trail. Ms. Swanson Gribskov indicated that her amendment was intended to reaffirm for r-;.:, staff and the community the counci 1's intent to build the entire bikepath, including providing the resources to accomplish it. Ms. Keller expressed support for the amendment, saying it clearly restated the caunc~l's commitment to building the entire bikepath. Mr. Boles urged support of the amendment. Addressing a question from Mr. Torrey, City Attorney Glenn Klein said that for the purposes of this matter, there was no distinction between the use .of the word nacquire" and negotiate." Bath words would direct staff to acquire, either through negotiation or other legal means, the easements necessary. In response to , a fol 1 ow-up question, Ms . Andersen said that the alignment ~ dents f ~ ed ~ n the B~ keways Master Plan would be fol l awed, with any adjustments to that alignment coming back before the council for approval. Ms. Nathanson noted that. the amendment gave administrative flexibility to do acquisitions and constructions in the best order to get the trail completed. She added that the council was approving a general alignment and allowing for flexibility in the specific design of the path, mitigating some of the perceived or real negative impacts. Mr. Farr expressed support far the amendment. MINUTES--Eugene City Council April I2, I995 Page 4 1I:30 a.m. 9~