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City Council Meeting Minutes August 10, 1999 • Page 7 1 Sandy Callen, 3204 29`'Avenue, stated that she has three children and is concerned about having 2 sidewalks take up part of the play area in the front yard. She is also concerned about strangers 3 utilizing the sidewalk and the impact it would have on her children since the sidewalk would be 4 close to her home. Ms. Callen does not feel that sidewalks are a necessity, and would be inter- 5 ested in a study on the impact of sidewalks and stranger safety. 6 Faust reviewed that the issue had been a flooding problem from Silver Lake Road to the west and 7 also involved 29' Avenue. He clarified that Mr. Hubmer had been requested to consider long- s term.goals in presenting a-plan in anticipation of saving money for the community in the future. 9 Faust stated that issues naturally evolved around the plan and sidewalk and lighting discussions 10 have now occurred. He stressed that the intent is doing the project correctly and in the best 11 interest of the community for both short- and long-term goals. Faust reiterated that the Council 12 is interested in community input and does not harbor preconceived notions regarding the 13 outcome of the project. 14 15 Faust commented that the project would not encumber the community by starting without 16 approved financing. He added that he viewed the proposed signage, choke points, and 17 landscaping as beneficial in providing a calming effect for the community. GThuesen echoed Faust's opinions and reiterated that the City is attempting first to solve flooding 19 issues. He asserted that flexibility and compromise are tantamount to the success of the discus- 20 sions and the project itself. He felt that the residents' opinions needed to be heard and 21 considered and affirmed that none of the plans have been finalized. Thuesen stressed the 22 importance of completing the project correctly the first time, and placing the community in a 23 good position for the future. In regard to the issue of sidewalks, Thuesen felt that discussions 24 were vital to achieving a positive outcome. 25 Cavanaugh commented that the discussion was centering on Resolution 99-044 and the estimated 26 cost of$2,630,000. He stated that he would like to add to the recommendations that the issue of 27 decorative lighting with buried cables be considered by the Council. He clarified that he does 28 not support reconstruction from 29'Avenue to Highway 88. He felt that the proposed 29 landscaping would be beneficial. Cavanaugh further stated that he primarily supported solving 30 the flooding problem and, at this point, would not support sidewalks in light of the petition. He 31 also mentioned he would discuss with the police department an issue that has arisen regarding 32 loud mufflers in the City. 33 Marks reviewed the issues at hand and stated that there are many choices to be considered. He 34 felt that the decorative lighting issue needs to be evaluated; the sidewalk issue discussed more; 35 and the financing put into place. He mentioned the possibility of completing the project in two 46 phases or all at once, and asking WSB and staff to evaluate other plans.