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Ms. Bloom noted that the Victoria route is a significant challenge for off-road <br /> access, given the deep ditches along it. <br /> However, Member DeBenedet opined that based on safety interests alone, this <br /> had to become a priority. <br /> Mr. Schwartz noted that another consideration was a reasonable timeframe for <br /> build-out based on funding, and the complexities of some of the projects, with <br /> roughly twenty-six (26) miles remaining, and whether a ten (10) or twenty (20) <br /> year plan was more feasible. <br /> Member DeBenedet opined that he would like to see a maximum ten (10) year <br /> build-out for the entire Plan, noting his original service on the Pathway <br /> Committee thirty (30) years ago, suggesting a twenty (20) year build-out at that <br /> time, with little progress to-date on that Master Plan. <br /> Member Felice noted, as someone benefiting from the recent Fairview Pathway <br /> improvements, what a huge difference it made and opined that it was well worth <br /> working toward. <br /> If the City considered one (1) mile of pathway per year, Member Stenlund noted <br /> it would take twenty-six (26 years to completed; and questioned if that was <br /> reasonable, or if it was more reasonable to expect two (2) miles annually. <br /> Member Stenlund noted that it all came down to available funding and <br /> commitment to the overall project. <br /> Chair Vanderwall opined that, whether reasonable or not, a two (2) mile per year <br /> milestone seemed appropriate to accomplish this community-wide goal, of <br /> significant interest to the entire community as frequently voiced. <br /> If Chair Vanderwall's two (2)year milestone was to be achieved, Member <br /> Stenlund noted the need to identify funding sources to accomplish that goal. <br /> Member Gjerdingen opined that it was not unreasonable to attempt this <br /> accomplishment over a ten (10) year period, comparing other proposed park <br /> improvements being considered. <br /> Chair Vanderwall cautioned that all of the Parks Implementation Program projects <br /> are good projects for the community, not just the pathway portion; and should not <br /> be viewed as competing for dollars or priority. Chair Vanderwall noted the need <br /> to work in partnership, and continue the great job of public involvement achieved <br /> by the Parks and Recreation Commission throughout the Master Plan process. <br /> Chair Vanderwall opined that the entire $19 million was absolutely worth it to the <br /> community, and would provide benefit back to the public overall. <br /> Page 5 of 16 <br />