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The motion to amend passed unanimously, 8:G. Mr. Torrey maned, seconded by Mr. Farr, to amend the motion by adding anew #~ hand reordering the others} reading "first moneys would be used to construct a path from Owosso to Green Acres. Mr. Torrey said it was apparent that the community wanted to proceed with completion of the bikepath. He explained that the Route Selection Principles in the Bikeways Master Plan called far locating routes which "provide service and safety to bicyclists destined to schools, major recreational sites, hubs of high activity such,as University of Oregon, downtown Eugene, and valley River Center." He said that the 5,200 people that live in the subject area have to ride 3.l miles to get to the Owosso bike bridge, on a route which he believed was dangerous. He said it was reasonable to take the path north first and acquire the balance of the right-of-way easements second; and if the caunci 1 chooses not to acquire the easements with the remaining funds, he suggested taking the route from the Greenway Bridge north and tying it in to the pond, then out to Goodpasture Island Road. Mr. Boles was unsupportive of the amendment, saying it overly constrained staff in developing a sequence and the body had just voted to hold to the current alignment. Ms. Keller was also unsupportive. Mr. Farr said the section of the bikepath in question, in his opinion would be the most attractive. He added that he hoped the council would consider extending the bikeway system out to his ward eventually. Ms. Nathanson said it was a question of equity and given the indication from staff that the entire bikepath would be complete within four years, she supported the amendr~ent. Ms. Swanson Gribskov said she opposed the amendment in recognition that staff needed as much latitude as possi b7 a to complete the project. The motion to amend failed, 6:2; with Ms. Nathanson and Mr. Torrey voting in favor. Mr. Bales called for the question. The motion to vote immediately passed, 6:2; with Mr. Hvrnbuckle and Ms. Nathanson opposed. The main motion passed unanimously, as amended, 5:0. Mr. Torrey indicated he voted i n favor to 1 save open the pass i bi 1 i ty of voting to reconsider at the next meeting. The council interrupted further discussion on this item to accommodate visiting legislators. MINUTES--Eugene City Council April 12, I995 Page 5 11:3o a.m. 9~