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Regular City Council Minutes - 2/10/03 Page 16 expressing his overall maintenance concerns; the pathway's proximity to the roadway, causing snow storage issues; the reality of addressing budgetary issues in planning pathway improvements; additional maintenance costs related to manpower and equipment; and his expertise in preference for bituminous rather than concrete walkways, eliminating wear and tear on maintenance crews and equipment. Councilmember Schroeder reiterated his opposition to the City investing in any new pathway construction until maintenance and policy procedures are in place and being followed; and long-term maintenance costs are worked into infrastructure improvement proj ecti ons. Public Works Director Duane Schwartz advised that staff had previously provided Council with estimated annual snow removal, plowing and sweeping costs at $1,000 annually for this segment. Mr. Schwartz discussed the advantages and disadvantages of bituminous and concrete pathways; alerting Councilmembers to the need for additional right-of-way required for widening the pathway to eight foot (8'), rather than the six foot (6') as specified in the feasibility study. Further discussion included inability to acquire additional right-of-way from Roselawn Cemetery due to outstanding litigation and past practice; the ranking process of the Trails Commission in considering project priorities; Mayor Kysylyczyn expressed concern regarding the use of the Operational Savings from the 2003 budget, when it could be used to expand the city's leaf program, or a second clean-up day. Mayor Kysylyczyn suggested that perhaps the public should be asked through a referendum this fall for $30 - $50,000 to finish the pathway projects and provide for ongoing maintenance, rather than the Council seeking funding from an inappropriate fund. Councilmember Schroeder expressed disagreement with a referendum for a maintenance program.