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managing drainage on the south side with any barrier. Mr. Schwartz advised that staff would look into a barrier options, and would also hopefully have that information available at the neighborhood meeting. Discussion included the poor condition of the existing shoulder beyond the roadway; total footage of an interim project; review of typical section proposed for a separated pathway and widening of the eastbound portion with a 6' pedestrian area and a striped 2.5' buffer between the roadway and pedestrian facility; snow removal challenges with or without physical barriers to allow continued access during winter months; current parking versus future parking and signage needs with an interim solution; and difficulties in an interim path solution on the north side due to ditches, vegetation, power poles, other utility poles, and multiple single-family driveways. Member Stenlund noted the extensive new impervious surface as a result of this proposal and suggested other options be considered; with Mr. Schwartz responding that staff would look into drainage mitigation options. Pathway Master Plan Build-out Chair Vanderwall focused discussion on the Master Plan priority list, seeking any changes in ranking of individual members impacting the composite rankings, seeking consensus to finalize a recommendation for the City Council. Member DeBenedet noted the difficulties in prioritizing rankings based on the broader picture, even though every neighborhood or business area would prefer their segment to receive a high ranking. Specific to the County Road B neighborhood, Member DeBenedet noted his concern with results of the speed study and learning that vehicles on the eastern end of the roadway were going up to 46 mph with no shoulder for pedestrians or bicycles, and it being only a two- lane, paved road. Member DeBenedet advised that this had caused him to reconsider his original ranking and due to those safety concerns, include this segment from the subdivision on the south side easterly to Fulham Street, if a consensus could be achieved by this body. Member DeBenedet noted that one of the main concerns of the City Council in their charge to the PWETC was the amount of money needed over a multi-year period to get this pathway build-out completed. Member DeBenedet referenced the significant dollar amount shown collectively with the various segments already listed as priorities and how long many of these segments have been on the drawing board. As a starting point, Member DeBenedet suggested review of Map #26 (Rosedale to Har Mar Connection and its current ranking. Member Felice noted the importance of the priority rankings for access to parks, which is important; however, she also noted the importance of the County Road B segment to allow children safe access to school since that was their only option. Page 7 of 18