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Councilmember Hendriksen suggested breaking the issue down into two questions: 1) If there <br />will be a sidewalk along Sunwood Drive; and, 2) Which side of the street the sidewalk would be <br />located. <br /> <br />Consensus of the majority of the Council was that there should be a sidewalk along Sunwood <br />Drive. <br /> <br />Councihnernber Hendriksen stated that he was going to abstain from voting on the issue. <br /> <br />Motion by Councilmember Hendriksen, Seconded by Councilmember Connolly, to construct a <br />trail on the north side of Sunwood Drive. <br /> <br />Further discussion: Councilmember Connolly suggested having a mediator meet with the <br />residents to make the decision as to which side the sidewalk should be located. Mayor Gamec <br />replied that the Council needs to make a decision because the residents have been through <br />enough. Councilmember Connolly replied that the residents have been there for seven years and <br />want a decision that will have the least amount of impact on the residents. Mayor Gamec <br />inquired if she was suggesting that the whole trail system should be revised. Councilmember <br />Connolly replied yes when it includes something as large as Lord of Life. She inquired if it <br />would be possible to work with the amount of setback. Mayor Gamec replied yes, stating that he <br />feels there should be a small green area, the sidewalk, and then trees on the other side of the <br />sidewalk to prevent damage to the trees from the snowplows. Councilmember Anderson <br />questioned what is in the books regarding the location of the sidewalk. Mayor Gamec replied <br />that technically no action has been taken. City Administrator Norman explained that plans and <br />specs were prepared to construct the trail on the south side of Sunwood Drive, but Council <br />reserved the right to change those plans. <br /> <br />Motion failed. Voting Yes: Mayor Gamec, and Councilmember Anderson. Voting No: <br />Councihnembers Connolly and Councilmember Zimmerman. Abstained: Councilmember <br />Hendril<sen. <br /> <br />Motion by Councilmember Zimmerman to construct the sidewalk on the south side of Sunwood <br />Drive. <br /> <br />Motion failed clue to the lack of a second. <br /> <br />Ms. Kalstabakken stated that she is uncomfortable that a Councilmember is not voting because of <br />a rtlmor. <br /> <br />Councihnember Hendriksen replied that a rumor has gone around that he committed to the <br />Kalstabakkens that the sidewalk would be placed on the south side of Sunwood Drive and for <br />that reason he will not vote on the issue. <br /> <br />City Council/June 27, 2000 <br /> Page 9 of 26 <br /> <br /> <br />