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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 suggested that tonight's discussion focus on the substance of the <br /> program. <br /> Page 28, Tools <br /> Member Gjerdingen expressed confusion about what listed costs for sidewalk <br /> maintenance entailed. <br /> Chair DeBenedet noted discussions at the October meeting about those costs, and <br /> the consensus that it was important for residents to understand when asking for <br /> certain implementations, that they be aware of the initial cost as well as the cost <br /> for ongoing maintenance. <br /> Member Gjerdingen questioned if the costs were annual or for the lifetime. <br /> Member Stenlund and Mr. Schwarz advised that the correct cost should be $1.14 <br /> per foot on an annual basis; with Member Gjerdingen suggesting that this be <br /> clarified by indicating "PER YEAR" after that cost. <br /> At Member Gjerdingen's concern with the amount of time spent on this TMP <br /> versus that of the organized collection issue; Member Vanderwall clarified that <br /> organized collection was an ongoing concern; while this document would be used <br /> when a neighborhood issue came forward, and a potential once-in-a-lifetime <br /> solution was sought to remedy it, creating a much lower incidence of this TMP <br /> intersecting with residents. Member Vanderwall opined that once completed, the <br /> TMP should not require additional Commissioner time except for minor revisions <br /> and adjustments as it was put into practice. <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 /> Chair DeBenedet noted the need for the Commission to be respectful of staff time <br /> in requesting minor edits. <br /> Page 5 of 16 <br />