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term "traffic calming" that was less inclusive. Also, if attempting to complete this <br />draft and forward it to the City Council by year -end to serve as a cure -all for all <br />traffic issues within the community, Member Gjerdingen further opined that he <br />didn't like the precedent that the TMP would heal all complaints. <br />Chair DeBenedet advised that it was his intent that the TMP continue under <br />discussion for several more meetings before it was ready for recommendation to <br />the City Council; choosing not to rush it. Chair DeBenedet suggested that <br />tonight's discussion focus on the substance of the program. <br />Page 28, Tools <br />Member Gjerdingen expressed confusion about what listed costs for sidewalk <br />maintenance entailed. <br />I VW NW <br />Member Stenlund concurred, noting that this TMP was related to neighborhood <br />traffic affecting livability in those neighborhoods, based on the influence of <br />vehicles in the neighborhoods and safety concerns and control of streets in those <br />neighborhoods. Member Stenlund suggested that, while the TMP was a car - <br />focused policy and was being drafted to specifically address that and related <br />problems; future discussions could be pursued on how to make streets more <br />livable in the future. <br />Chair DeBenedet note that, no matter how much care the Commission took in <br />drafting the TMP or how many edits, the first few times it was used would find <br />things needing further refinement or other considerations. However, Chair <br />DeBenedet opined that the TMP would provide guidance and was a good start. <br />Page 5 of 16 <br />