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32 Option 1: Narrow the roadway from 32 feet to 26 feet, shift the east curb line 33 inward, add a six-foot sidewalk directly behind the curb, stripe a centerline, 34 prohibit parking, and include a bump-out at the southeast corner to slow traffic. 35 36 Option 2 (refined option): Similar roadnarrowing and sidewalk, but with the 37 sidewalk set back behind a small boulevard for snow storage and pedestrian 38 comfort, and removal of the corner bump-out due to pedestrian pinch-point 39 concerns. 40 41 Option 3: No roadway narrowing or geometric changes; keep the 32-foot 42 roadway but add a six-foot sidewalk behind the curb to address pedestrian 43 safety over the hill. 44 45 Mr. Freihammer emphasized that the project is not a neighborhood-wide 46 sidewalk expansion, but a targeted safety improvement focused on the hill and 47 visibility issues.The proposed timeline includes: 48 49 1.Review and recommendation from the Public Works Commission. 50 2.Review by the Parks and Recreation Commission next week. 51 3.City Council consideration on February 9. 52 53 Mr. Freihammer noted that the neighborhood has been notified of all meetings 54 and that public input is expected to continue. 55 56 Acting Chair Hodder opened community comment. 57 58 Ms. Tracy Baker, 2496 PascalStreet 59 Ms. Baker, a resident directly affected by the prior bollard pilot, strongly 60 opposed including a corner bump-out, noting that it would create confusion for 61 pedestrians and disruptnearby residents. She clarified that concerns about 62 removing lilac bushes should be minimal, as the property involved is now a 63 rental and the original owner has passed away. Baker also emphasized the need 64 to maintain sufficient roadway width for large utility and emergency vehicles, 65 citing the presence of both a pipeline and a transmission line that require 66 frequent truck access. While supportive of a small pathway leading to the park, 67 she cautioned against excessive roadway narrowing and stated clear opposition 68 to Option A, expressing appreciation that staff appear to be moving away from 69 that option. 70 71 Mr. John Rodenfelt, 1548 SextantAvenue 72 Mr. John Rodenfelt, a longtime resident for more than 60 years, argued that the 73 hill on Pascal has remainedunchanged for decades and does not present a new 74 or worsening problem. He stated that there was no increase in homes or traffic 75 in the area during that period, noting limited access points into the 76 neighborhood and very few children living nearby. While acknowledging that 77 speeding occurs, he emphasized that speeding is common everywhere and not Page 2of 6 Qbhf!6:!pg!271