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Chairman Wheeler still wondered if a true third access could be developed in the same amount of time, either through 6th or 12th Avenues. Director Davis believed it could, but only if the right-of-way acquisition went smoothly. He emphasized that we have all the right-of-way for the 20th Avenue access. Commissioner Bird didn't know when he ever had sat in a meeting and changed his mind so many times on an issue as today, but because both the pros and cons of this issue seem to be fairly equal, he was leaning towards the recommendation of staff andithe TPC that the extension of this road is necessary in order to separate out and distribute the traffic flows being generated from the Highlands and that general area. He liked the inclusion of the safety factors in Commissioner Scurlock's Motion and stated that he would support staff's recommendation and vote for the Motion with the condition that we expedite the construction of 17th Street SW into 27th Avenue just as fast as we can. Commissioner Eggert stated that she also has been back and forth on this several times. She very much didn't like to impact neighborhoods, but felt that we would be impacting the Highlands if we don't do something. Aside from this, she would be very much supportive for there to be another access even if it only goes to Oslo Road. She supported the recommendation of staff and the TPC, but emphasized that it was a hard decision to come down to because she did not come into Chambers this morning feeling this way. Commissioner Bird hoped that as part of the safety improvements listed in the Motion that we are considering a bike path system to be installed in conjunction with this project so that the people who live in Oslo Park and the Highlands have a safe bike path for their children to use. Chairman Wheeler apologized to the residents of Vero Highlands for maybe being a little shortsighted a year and a half JUN 1989 L 35 BOOK 7 981