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MINUTES CITY COUNCIL MAY 25, 1994 Morelan indicated that that is a trail system. Morelan stated that he would like to see something in place to address pedestrian traffic along heavily-traveled streets in residential areas. The ideal time to address this is when streets are considered for reconstruction. Pedersen stated that one way to address this is to make the street wider. Scalze indicated that the City has done this in some instances. The City Administrator reported that in putting together the Pedestrian Plan, consideration was given to heavily-traveled roads through residential areas, unless the particular area was not conducive to pedestrian traffic. For example the County Road D and Centerville Road areas. Morelan suggested that perhaps the matter should be addressed in the 5treet Reconstruction Policy with a statement that pedestrian traffic will be considered on collector streets and above. Scalze pointed out that in the Street Assessment Policy, the City had determined a flat assessment amount equal to benefits received. Any additions which cause the cost of the improvement to exceed that flat amount will have to be paid by the City. Scalze pointed out that the City has a Trail System Plan, and in some cases has widened roads to provide for pedestrian traffic. Scalze did not believe that the City could afford sidewalk improvements. Morelan felt that the City should look at each individual situation to make sure pedestrian traffic is being addressed, and then determine the best way to address the situation. The City Administrator felt it was an excellent idea to address the issue as part of the Street Reconstruction Policy, and indicated that he would include a statement on this matter similar to what has been done to address underground utilities. TRAIL AND The City Administrator reviewed the City Engineer's WALKWAY report dated May 25, 1994 regarding trail and walkway 24