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MINUTES CITY COUNCIL FEBRUARY 23, 1994 if there was an advantage in installing such a sidewalk as part of the Lake Street reconstruction project. Morelan also asked about the responsibility for the cost of a sidewalk improvement. Scalze asked if Morelan meant a detached sidewalk, or a walk along the roadway. The Administrator suggested that it may be more appropriate to install a separate concrete sidewalk set back off the boulevard. Morelan asked the status of the master pedestrian plan. Pedersen asked why a concrete detached sidewalk would be improved in this location when there are no others in the City. Morelan felt the need was present and now was the time to do it when the street was being reconstructed. Morelan felt such a sidewalk was needed on the south side of Lake Street as well as on the west side of Jackson Street from Old County Road C to Lake Street and perhaps further south on Jackson Street to the apartment complexes. The Administrator indicated that staff needs to get the pedestrian plan completed. The Administrator also reported that sidewalk improvements are very difficult to assess. Property owners typically oppose paying for sidewalk improvements, and if the City is going to pay for the sidewalk, it does not have to be included in the improvement hearing, but can be added to the contract for the improvement as a City cost. Scalze suggested another option would be to widen the road to include an additional 2 or 3 feet for a walking trail along the roadway. It may also be less costly when comparing the cost of a wider road section versus those of a sidewalk. The Administrator replied that from a safety standpoint it would be better to have the walking path off the roadway. Pedersen stated that he could see the need for a trail along Jackson Street, but not Lake Street. Pedersen 5