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New resident urges Prairie Grove to fix sidewalks and trim trees for pedestrian safety
Summary
Resident Chris McMillan told the council she and her neighbors encounter missing and damaged sidewalks and overgrown limbs that force pedestrians into the street; she urged the city to pursue repairs, extensions and grant funding.
At the start of public comment, resident Chris McMillan (identified by name and address) told the council she moved to Prairie Grove in March and praised the town’s walkability, then asked the city to prioritize sidewalk repairs and trimming. “We just moved here in March, and one of the things we love about Prairie Grove is that we're able to walk safely every day,” McMillan said, adding that sidewalks stop or are broken in places and that a neighbor tripped and broke a rib.
Mayor and staff responded that the city has received a small sidewalk grant (a bit over $300,000) and is working on a master plan that includes walking and biking trails. The mayor noted sidewalk construction usually accompanies new development but said the city will add sidewalk projects to long-range planning and will pursue code-enforcement remedies for obstructing limbs. Staff asked residents to report specific problem locations for follow-up.
