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understood there was opposition and if they did not want an upgraded road, he did not want to spend the MSA dollars for one. Councilmember Look stated the City offered the citizens an overlay or upgrade with sidewalk. An upgrade with no sidewalk was never an option. He stated if they did an overlay, staff was cognizant of the fact that the City would not pay for another overlay and the residents of this area would have to pay for all additional overlays. He stated the reality Was there were two options, an overlay without a sidewalk or a reconstruct with a sidewalk. Mark Szafranowski, 16170 Royal Road, stated it sounded like the Council was giving them an "either or" and everyone wanted the road fixed, but they did not want the sidewalk. Councilmember Look asked what he meant by "road fixed". Mr. Szafranowski responded they wanted a complete reconstruct. He asked Council to listen to them as to what they wanted and not City policy. He noted residents were funding this through their taxes. He stated the City had standards for Northfork, which probably clashed with what the citizens wanted. Councilmember McGlone stated he appreciated all of the comments he had received. He noted he was an owner in Northfork where the proposed sidewalk would go so he had some stake in the community. He presented the Homeowners Association booklet and read the Association's . Mission Statement. He. stated when these issues come up, typically, the residents against something are in the room. He stated he had received many emails and telephone messages from people in support of the sidewalk. He indicated he brought up the issue of sidewalks at Night to Unite and received unanimous support for the sidewalks from the 20 homeowners in attendance. He stated he would be basing his decision on facts. Councilmember Wise stated they made exceptions all of the time and he believed this Council was listening. He stated if a sidewalk came in down the road, they would like it, and he would not vote in favor of this: Councilmember Elvig stated he has not decided if he wanted to go with the sidewalk and they are here to listen and debate the issue. He stated the money was not "free" and they were trying to help the citizens. He stated they had offered a good deal to the citizens and by City Policy, if they wanted an MSA road, they got a sidewalk. But, if they did not want an MSA road, then any redoing of the road would need to be paid by the benefiting residents. He stated he would not turn his head to City policy when they are elected to follow City poUcy. Jason Skyberg, 16450 Halas Circle NW, noted 68 homeowners were in opposition to sidewalks. Mark Ackermann, 16021 St. Andrews Lane NW, stated it did not make sense to widen the road three feet and then allow parking. He indicated the traffic projections did not seem to be true and asked if a sidewalk was limited to Andrie Street when they were probably needed everywhere. He also asked if any thought had been given to stop signs on Andrie Street. City Council! September 8, 2009 Page 12 of 23