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Regular City Council Meeting Monday,January 28, 2013 Page 20 Roe moved, Etten seconded, amending the original motion to include installa- tion of a continuous sidewalk along the south side of the entire County Road D corridor. With a point of order called by Councilmember Laliberte, Mayor Roe clarified that someone other than the maker of the original motion could make amend- ments; with only friendly amendments with acceptance by the maker/seconder of the motion. However, in this case, Mayor Roe suggested that the maker of the motion would not consider this a friendly amendment, which Councilmember Willmus confirmed. Roll Call (Roe Amendment) Ayes: McGehee; Etten; and Roe. Nays: Laliberte; Willmus. Motion carried. With that amendment, Councilmember Willmus advised that he would offer his support of the original motion as amended to proceed with the project. Councilmember McGehee advised that it was unusual for her to go against the wishes of citizens; however, when she weighed her decision with the location of the school and church, and speed concerns, she would support the motion as amended. Councilmember McGehee spoke in support of the motion including traffic calmers and extended flashing speed boards beyond school hours; and to direct staff to poll members of the neighborhood to ensure they were aware that results of a traffic study may result in a higher speed of up to 40 mph. Mayor Roe noted that the City did not control the results of a speed study; nor may the City be able to flash speeds that were not in the legal parameters. City Engineer Bloom advised that she would include those items addressed as part of the additional research previously requested during tonight's public comment and subsequent City Council discussions. Councilmember Laliberte expressed her strong belief in the City Council's role to take care of the City's infrastructure, and therefore could not support extra costs or amenities that had not been identified as priorities, particularly with so many residents speaking primarily against it. Willmus moved, Laliberte seconded,to divide the question. Roll Call Ayes: Willmus; Laliberte. Nays: McGehee, Etten; Roe. Motion failed.