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Councihnember Hendriksen suggested bringing in a mediator since the item is going to be <br />tabled. <br /> <br />Mayor Gamec inquired if he was recommending someone from the outside of Staff to act as a <br />mediator. <br /> <br />Councilmember Anderson replied that the City could contact mediation services that would <br />provide two individuals that have not been involved with the issue to help sort out the feelings. <br /> <br />Mayor Gamec questioned if it would be possible to get a recommendation from an engineering <br />firm in order to receive some technical input. <br /> <br />Councilmember Connolly replied that she would prefer citizen input and questioned how long it <br />would take for a mediator to meet with the neighborhood. <br /> <br />Cotmcilmember Anderson replied that they should be able to meet fairly quickly if they can get <br />all of the parties together. <br /> <br />Director of Public Works Kapler stated that staff has made a recommendation regarding the issue <br />and th/nks they can be as impartial with the residents, but they do stick to their recommendation <br />and questioned if they would be the most appropriate to be meeting with the residents. <br /> <br />Mr. Kalstabakken noted that the Park Commission recommended that the sidewalk be <br />constructed on the south side of Sunwood Drive. <br /> <br />Parks/Utilities Supervisor Boos replied that the Park Commission felt strongly that there should <br />be a trail/sidewalk along Sunwood Drive, but did not make a recommendation as to which side <br />the sidewalk should be located. <br /> <br />City Attorney Goodrich noted that mediation will only try and discuss the issue, but the City <br />would have to use arbitration to get a decision. <br /> <br />Councihnember Anderson inquired if the City could receive federal funds if the sidewalk was <br />constructed on both sides of Sunwood Drive. <br /> <br />City Engineer Jankowski replied yes. <br /> <br />Motion by Mayor Gamec, seconded by Councilmember Connolly, to table the item. <br /> <br />Motion carried. Voting Yes: Mayor Gamec, Councilmembers Zimmerman, and Hendriksen. <br />Voting No: Councihnembers Anderson and Connolly. <br /> <br />City Council/June 27, 2000 <br />Page 11 of 26 <br /> <br /> <br />