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CITY COUNCIL WORK SESSION August 1, 2016 DRAFT 4 space – he wonders, is it the best we can do with this land. Ms. Larsen explained that the 136 developer is maximizing just as was done by the Spirit Hills developer; the lots meet all 137 the city’s requirements. Mr. Stimson asked the council not to gloss over the 500 foot 138 maximum called for in a cul-de-sac; just because the city can, should we? He offered 139 thanks to the council for hearing comments and recalled when he moved into the 140 neighborhood there were sixteen trips per day in front of his home. He asked the city 141 when his street would no longer be a dead end and it ended up being shortly after he 142 moved in. He doesn’t want a similar situation with the discussion about access at Totem 143 Trail – that it just doesn’t happen. Mayor Reinert added that this is an opportunity. Mr. 144 Stimson added that he fears a real speed problem at the straight area coming in. Mayor 145 Reinert said his communication with County Commissioner Sivarajah has indicated that 146 more discussion on a Totem Trail access is possible and he’d like to see that happen when 147 it is viable. 148 149 Council Member Kusterman asked about the possibility of adding sidewalks for safety 150 and Mr. Grochala remarked that it would probably be a hearty neighborhood discussion. 151 152 A resident of the area recalled her experience moving to a quiet street and the huge 153 difference in traffic when access to Birch changed. She feels this would be another huge 154 change. She suggests also that it would be a similar rude awakening for people who buy 155 on this cul-de-sac to find an access change in the future. 156 157 The council concurred that they support going down the path of gaining more information 158 on plans for traffic in the area. It would also be nice to know a little more about the 159 homes that would be going in also. The item was pulled from Monday night’s agenda. 160 161 Council Member Maher asked about the process of how developments come forward. 162 She heard there was information including on past Friday updates but she didn’t seem to 163 get that and she had difficulty answering questions posed by residents previous to tonight. 164 Mayor Reinert suggested that sometimes in the past the council gets an update when a 165 development is going to the Planning and Zoning Board; that has been helpful and he’d 166 prefer that. Director Grochala explained that staff has generally done that with a PUD 167 development and have typically felt it best to bring forward a development such as this 168 when the review and more information is in place. The council has generally been 169 informed earlier in the form of the weekly update document. 170 171 2. Public Safety Department Fleet – Public Safety Director Swenson and numerous 172 Public Safety staff members were present. Director Swenson reviewed a PowerPoint 173 presentation that included information on the following (presentation on file): 174 175 - Police Division – overview of method for size (industry accepted is use and 176 average per miles per year); average miles for past few years were noted; 177 - Administration and Investigation Vehicles, seven are included in current fleet; 178 - Reserve and Community Service – two vehicles that are not fully equipped; there 179 is also a snowmobile; 180