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Resident urges more crosswalks; council tables urban-renewal reimbursement resolution pending audit
Summary
A Cascade resident urged the council to add crosswalks downtown after reporting near-misses. The council tabled Resolution No. 100-3-25, which would obligate urban-renewal tax-increment reimbursements due in fiscal 2027, requesting additional audit/compliance information before approving payments.
Oct. 27, 2025 — During the public-comment period, resident Rod Saunders told the Cascade City Council he has observed an increase in near-accidents downtown and urged the city to add crosswalks, particularly near Cheryl's, the new library and the parking area off Blackies.
"I walk around town a lot...this year, the near accidents I've seen either directly with myself or with other people is definitely escalated," Saunders said, urging the council to consider more street markings and crosswalks to protect pedestrians and children.
Later in the meeting, the council considered Resolution No. 100-3-25 to obligate urban-renewal tax-revenue funds for reimbursements due in the 2027 fiscal year and submit indebtedness forms and annual renewal reports. Council members questioned whether required compliance and auditing checks (including employee-wage information in agreements) had been completed and asked staff (Dan) to provide related documentation before authorizing payments.
A motion was made and seconded to table the resolution until the next meeting so staff could verify compliance and the terms of individual agreements. The council approved tabling the resolution by roll call.
The public-comment request about crosswalks was not tied to a formal agenda item during the meeting; council members asked which department handles street markings and said staff would investigate enforcement and marking responsibilities.
