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Ms. Nathanson suggested the potential for pull-outs for parking on narrow streets to accommodate visitors. She said when thinking of competing goals, there was that of safer feel of setback sidewalks and the fact that meandering sidewalks can discourage use, particularly when someone was actually trying to get somewhere quickly. Ms. Bettman said the ordinance, if adopted, did not initiate a project but it enabled a project to occur. She said the only money available for the project at this time was the assessment that would be paid by the property owners. Ms. Bettman asked the width of the existing right-of-way. Mr. McNeel said that generally it was 50 or 55 feet. There were some segments with 60 feet of right-of-way. Ms. Bettman asked if the entire right-of-way would be used in all segments. Ms. Bettman reiterated her interest in seeing the design standards, once available. Ms. Bettman agreed with the mayor that it was critical the residents felt listened to. She said it was also important to take their input into account. She thought there was a way to meet all the needs that existed. She thought that was also the approach to be taken to the two-way conversion of Willamette Street. Ms. Taylor said even though an improvement project was not scheduled, people were still concerned about the project costs. Mr. Pap6 saw no reason for haste given that the area in question was not experiencing much development and was largely already developed. Responding to a question from Ms. Nathanson regarding the nature of context-sensitive design standards, Mr. McNeel said that the affected public would be extensively consulted so the roadway fit the surround- ings. The motion passed unanimously, 7:0. The meeting adjourned at 1:17 p.m. Respectfully submitted, Dennis M. Taylor City Manager (Recorded by Kimberly Young) MINUTES--Eugene City Council April 28, 2004 Page 8 Work Session