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looking to the PWETC to determine the priority segments and identify a realistic funding level to make it happen. Chair Vanderwall opined that the PWETC should prioritize the build-out plan on the most applicable segments that would serve the greatest number of people and realistic annual funding to do so; whether that represented a 10 or 15 year plan, taking inflation into account. Chair Vanderwall suggested that the first step should be individual member priorities based on their personal judgment; whether that was high traffic considerations or serving the greatest number of people; or a mix of both considerations. Chair Vanderwall anticipated disagreement among members; however, he hoped that would facilitate further discussion and refinement of a future recommendation to the City Council. Member Stenlund addressed various options and funding for those options; and rationale for addressing the low-hanging fruit versus areas having safety and other concerns. Ms. Bloom suggested members keep in mind that the PWETC could ask the City Council to leverage funds; however, if comparing this to the strength of the PMP, having that information available allowed preparation as projects moved forward. Discussion ensued on standard criteria for individual members in their analysis and ranking process, including cost-effectiveness; number of people affected in areas with highest traffic; improved safety for the greatest number of people; off- road and on-road options and where and how appropriate in priority ranking; and a realistic balancing of costs with needs. Further discussion included different needs and safety issues for commuter bikers versus recreational bikers; criteria consideration and individual advocacy for bikers and pedestrians; similarity of costs for concrete and bituminous application; and lack of availability for approval for any pathways crossing railroad lines, suggesting other options should be supported. Member Stenlund expressed his personal support for a boardwalk to access Victoria (#28) and his support for#27 option that didn't require crossing the railroad tracks. At the request of the PWETC, Ms. Bloom offered to provide an Xcel spreadsheet to members via e-mail to make their individual sorting easier. Ms. Bloom offered to provide any additional information or resources to members as requested for this exercise. 7. Possible Items for Next Meeting—August 27. 2013 • Pathway Master Plan Recommendations Page 10 of 11