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Chairperson Riley asked if this only applies to streets and sidewalks. <br /> <br />City Engineer Westby stated that this would apply to anything within public right-of-way or that <br />allows for public access. <br /> <br />Councilmember Johns asked if private businesses are included. <br /> <br />City Engineer Westby stated that this would only apply to the public elements. It was noted that <br />businesses are responsible themselves for meeting ADA compliance requirements. <br /> <br />Chairperson Riley asked if this is the best template to use. <br /> <br />City Engineer Westby confirmed that this is the best template and is also used by other <br />municipalities. He stated that he recently attended an ADA workshop, which provided good <br />information. He stated that they walked around Central Park in Brooklyn Park and were able to <br />view and discuss the elements that were ADA compliant. He stated that the ADA <br />representatives explained that the best attempt would be to hit the “low hanging fruit” first and <br />then work your way up and do your best to meet the goals, because they do understand that there <br />is an expense to making these changes. <br /> <br />Chairperson Riley asked if the goals are required to be included. He stated that if the goals are <br />not required, then perhaps this adds more trouble than needed. <br /> <br />City Engineer Westby stated that these were the generic goals included in the plan and are <br />similar to those used by other municipalities. He stated that a scheduled plan is required in order <br />to be eligible for Federal grant funds. <br /> <br />Councilmember Johns suggested adding the other elementary school. <br /> <br />Chairperson Riley stated that should not be an issue because it is a new neighborhood and will be <br />a new school. He noted that the City would already be on a schedule for replacement of things <br />within its own plans. He asked if the goals are reasonable for the City. <br /> <br />City Engineer Westby stated that goal could be backed down to 50 percent within 15 years and <br />75 percent within 20 years. <br /> <br />Councilmember Johns noted that part of the calculation would be to fully determine needs and <br />therefore a lesser goal may be best to start with. <br /> <br />Chairperson Riley asked if the goal could be worded to state that replacement will occur in the <br />natural schedule of replacement. <br /> <br />City Engineer Westby stated that the implementation section addresses that element, explaining <br />that the improvements would occur in conjunction with street replacement projects or as <br />standalone projects; using the example of a “low hanging fruit” project or an area that is causing <br />problems. <br />Public Works Committee / July 17, 2018 <br />Page 5 of 7 <br /> <br />