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Committees weigh clearer policy for new sidewalks during resurfacing and reconstruction
Summary
Staff asked whether the city should clarify sidewalk installation and cost-sharing when resurfacing or reconstructing streets that lack sidewalks. Members cited hostile neighborhood responses in past cases and suggested options including city‑funded initial installation with property owners responsible for maintenance; staff to draft specific language and cost implications for future consideration.
Ben (public works staff) introduced a policy question requested by Alder Myers: when the city resurfaces or reconstructs streets that currently lack sidewalks, how should the city approach installing new sidewalks and allocating costs? Ben described Sun Prairie’s approach—new development or full reconstruction gets sidewalks on both sides, while resurfacing often adds sidewalks on one side as a compromise.
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