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-2- planting 2-planting was partly disturbed whether or not the whole group would be reloc-- ated. Mayor O'Connor informed him that the disturbed trees would be replaced. Mr. Bob Matthys asked what the cost differential would be in placing the side- walks back of the curb. Mr. Olson informed him that the cost would be reduced about 1/3 but that the problems would outweigh the benefits. Mrs. Lyle Brown, 3107 Silver Lake Road asked how trees 60' in height would be moved. She was informed that a tree of a smaller height would be used to replace the ones moved. Mr. James McNulty asked how the drainage would be controlled by the removal of the natural barrier that presently keeps the water from Silver Lake Road from inundating his mother-in-law's property and his property to the west at 33rd Avenue and Silver Lake Road. Mr. Olson explained that the rework- ing of the intersection propmed in another improvement would take care of the problem. Dr. Huber, 3412 Silver Lake Road, asked if utility poles w&,-uld be moved if in the way of the sidewalk. Mr. Olson informed him that they would be moved. Mr. Ron Ekstrom was called on by Mayor O'Connor to present his prop- osal for sidewalks. Mr. Ekstrom used a visual aid projector to present in detail his findings as to need, financing, citizen responsibility, possible hazzards due to lack of sidewalks, etc. Mr. Ekstrom answered several questions concerning the material be presented. Mr. Robert L. Crouse presented a petition of 152 residents opposing the install- ation of sidewalks on Silver Lake Road. He pointed out the liability and hazards involved and noted a six year pedistrian award recently made to the Village. He pointed out that a 1963 engineering study discussed the elimin- ation of sidewalks on Silver Lake Road. He stated that records show a min- imum of accidents on the road way and that he felt the property owners would not keep the sidewalks free of ice and snow. Mr. Gerald O'Keefe, 3606 Silver Lake Road, presented a statement pointing up certain questions as to condemnation costs, whether the school District prop- oses to reduce bus transportation, the precedent of sidewalks in other areas, and the fact that the recent school bond issue of $3,165,000.00 has to be paid for. Numerous letters were also presented on behalf of residents unable to attend the meeting that protested the installation of sidewalks on Silver Lake Road. Mayor O'Connor stated that the Village must consider its bonded indebtedness limit if sidewalks are to be generally installed on a general obligation basis. He also stated that it is proposed to assess the St. Anthony shopping Center for sidewalks to be installed in conjunction with the 1968 Improvement Kenzie Terrace. Dr. Huber stated that he had been in education for 15 years serving as a principal & teacher b that it had been his exper- ience that sidewalks had contributed to accidents by the horseplay that is generated as a result of their installation. Mr. Bill Clark stated that side- walks are for walking and people do walk. He felt that the sidewalks would prevent accidents that might occur. Mrs. Robert Crouse asked if the Council had decided that abutting properties would pay for the sidewalks. Mayor O'Connor indicated that the Council had taken this position. She stated that she felt that those not affected by the sidewalks and advocating their installation should petition for sidewalks in front of their homes. Mrs. Stroncek said that she felt that walkers on Silver Lake Road were alert to any possible danger while in contrast those walking down a less traveled Rankin Road were more careless and walked all over the roadway. Mr. Mike Shun again stated their was no need for sidewalks. Mr. Charles Kausel stated that the walks were not wanted and it was his experience