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City Council Meeting Minutes June 19, 2018 Page 8 of 9 Mayor Muckle stated it is clear we want input from seniors and this could be added to the work plan. Councilmember Loo stated she is not getting a lot of complaints about senior issues or problems. She hasn't gotten the impression seniors don't feel represented. She is not sure seniors as a group need more attention compared to other age groups. She said we need to understand what problem we are trying to solve. Mayor Muckle stated the City clearly offers a great deal of programs already and will continue this conversation at a later date. DISCUSSION/DIRECTION/ACTION — STATE HIGHWAY 42 UNDERPASS DESIGN Joliette Woodson, CMI Engineer, stated the Highway 42 underpass connects North End and Steele Ranch and fills a gap in the larger trail network. She reviewed the history of the project including multiple utility conflicts and some anticipated drainage costs required to remove stormwater from the Goodhue Ditch. Mayor Muckle asked if these utility issues can be addressed in a reasonable time frame. Woodson stated the utility fixes shouldn't affect the schedule. Woodson noted the project does require the acquisition of some property and replatting of one property. Staff has taken input from the Open Space Board and the Parks Board and also held a public meeting at Kestrel for resident input. At this time staff is requesting direction on the design and the landscaping. Scott Belonger, Loris and Associates, reviewed the trail layout noting it is a key component of the Lake to Lake trail. It includes sidewalk connections to Kestrel and to Summit View Drive and is an ADA compliant design. He reviewed the design and landscape options. Woodson stated public input was fairly split on the design options and consistent on the landscaping for the hybrid option that has additional landscaping. She noted the public also requested a trail on the east side of Highway 42 which is estimated at between $50,000 -100,000. She stated building this sidewalk may be difficult given the grade at that location and it likely would then be taken out and redone during the Highway 42 improvements that are anticipated. Councilmember Stolzmann asked if there is a way to build a temporary trail before the Highway 42 improvements. Kowar stated staff will need to do more research on that. Councilmember Stolzmann moved to support design option 2 and the landscape hybrid option. She asked staff to also get more information about including a trail on the east side of the street. Mayor Muckle seconded. Councilmember Loo offered a friendly