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Ms. Kalstabakken replied that the sidewalk would go through the front yard of their property if it is placed on the north side and that there are Councilmembers she's not comfortable with making the decision. Mayor Gamec replied that he personally does not care about rumors and it is up to the Councilmembers to vote. Ms. Kalstabakken stated that the area in question is only a three-block area and questioned why they can't just leave the area alone. She does not think it will be as harmful as the Council thinks and they could reroute people over to the church and park. Motion by Councilmember Connolly, seconded by Councilmember Zimmerman, to leave the existing neighborhood as is with a walk/bike path on the roadway. Further discussion: Councilmember Hendriksen stated that once Sunwood Drive is extended, he thinks the residents will be back requesting a sidewalk and for that reason a sidewalk should be constructed on at least one side of Sunwood Drive. Councilmember Connolly replied that if the residents decide in the future they want a sidewalk then they can come forward and petition the City for one. Councilmember Anderson noted that if the trail were constructed in another location the City would not receive the federal funding. Councilmember Connolly replied that the trail would have to be included in the development agreement for any developments witkin that area. Councilmember Anderson stated that the Lord of Life trail would not connect T.H. #47 and C.K. #5. Councilmember Cormolly replied that it would do so, but they would have to go through the Lord of Life property. It would not be a direct connection. Mayor Gamec stated that families are currently walking through the development and he can't see that stopping. If residents are walking to the school they would not go over to Lord of Life to use the trail, they would go up Sunwood Drive. Councilmember Anderson stated that this is a financial opportunity so the residents would not bear the entire cost of the sidewalk. City Engineer fankowski noted that there will already be an eight-foot walk/bike area within the roadway. Motion failed. Voting Yes: Council.members Connolly and Zimmerman. Voting No: Mayor Gamec and Councilmember Anderson. Abstained: Councilmember Hendriksen. Mayor Gamec stated that he did not believe any Councilmember is guilty of anything where they would not be able to vote on the issue. Councilmember Hendriksen agreed, but noted there would still be a deadlock il'he were to vote. Mayor Gamec suggested having Park/Utilities Supervisor Boos, Director of Public Works Kapler, and a Park Commission Board member work with residents and come back with a recommendation in two weeks. Mayor Gamec apologized to the residents for the problems the issue has caused and the delay in making a final decision. City Council/June 27, 2000 Page 10 of 26 -53-