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Additional discussion included funding already identified for the Wal-Mart <br /> Development for this project; and past and updated traffic studies supporting the <br /> project to support further development in the area, originally identified in 2001 <br /> and continually updated. <br /> 8. Review Path Master Plan Status <br /> Mr. Culver provide a brief review of the Pathway Master Plan as detailed in the <br /> staff report, first developed in 1975 and updated several times over time, <br /> including most recently by the PWETC in 2013 as they developed a priority and <br /> ranking system based on their individual and corporate perspectives. Mr. Culver <br /> noted the variables in this ranking compared to that of the Parks & Recreation <br /> Commission. <br /> Chair Stenlund noted the difficulty in ranking the paths based on individual <br /> interpretations and funding sources available, often succumbing to political <br /> discussions on that funding as well as community interest and feedback. <br /> Mr. Culver advised that he was providing this essentially as a reference for the <br /> PWETC and subsequent to the City Council's review of and feedback on the <br /> PWETC ranking. Mr. Culver noted the City Council's concern in how the <br /> PWETC ranking system was laid out and addressed and their perceived lack of <br /> consistency between PWETC members in criteria used and how ranked. Mr. <br /> Culver advised that the City Council suggested the PWETC develop an ultimate <br /> ranking system if funding was actually available, providing a more consistent <br /> ranking system and more public input on that ranking upon its completion. <br /> While there is currently no talk of establishing a dedicated funding source for <br /> pathways at this point, Mr. Culver advised that staff is looking at updating the <br /> Pathway Master Plan as part of the city-wide Comprehensive Plan Update efforts <br /> in 2017, and as part of the other elements and overall transportation plan. <br /> Therefore, Mr. Culver suggested the PWETC reconsider the Master Plan at that <br /> same time and within that same process; and wrap it into other elements to seek <br /> more public input at the time the Comprehensive Plan Update is being processes. <br /> Mr. Culver advised that his rationale in bringing this forward tonight is to <br /> recognize the progress made in the Master Plan since 2013; and to introduce <br /> newly-appointed PWETC members to it. <br /> At the request of Member Seigler, Mr. Culver clarified that the umbrella term <br /> "pathway" is frequently used; but typically a trail indicates an 8' wide or more <br /> bituminous surface, while a sidewalk was considered 6' wide and constructed <br /> with a concrete surface. <br /> Discussion ensued regarding various bike lanes, existing trails, areas identified <br /> off-road versus bike lanes on-road depending on the actual segment and based on <br /> Page 11 of 13 <br />