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Timberline resident asks board to prioritize safe walking connection to Monarch Boulevard
Summary
At public comment, a Timberline homeowner urged the parks board to create a walking path from Gate 5 to Monarch Boulevard and called attention to crumbling sidewalks and safety concerns for children and cyclists on Le Gay.
Bethany Barrows, who identified herself as an original homeowner in the Timberline community, used the public‑comment slot to represent a majority of neighborhood residents and press the board on trail connectivity and sidewalk repairs.
Barrows told the board Timberline lacks the landscaping and amenities seen on other neighborhood trails and that families have few safe routes to reach schools and parks. Her specific request was a walking path from Gate 5 of the village down to Monarch Boulevard to connect residents with Monarch and nearby parks; she also raised crumbling sidewalks at Gate 5 that present a tripping hazard.
Board members acknowledged the concern but did not make an on‑the‑spot funding commitment. The comment was recorded in the meeting minutes and may be addressed in future staff updates or capital planning discussions.
