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Resident urges council to prioritize crosswalk near High School after student slip; city says easements, permits pending
Summary
Resident Janice Berry told the council she witnessed a student slip on Snedeker St. and urged the city to move up plans for a crosswalk/sidewalk near the High School; Public Works Director Manns said final easements, acquisitions and permits are being obtained before bids can be accepted.
During public comment, resident Janice Berry raised safety concerns for students crossing Snedeker Street onto Jefferson Street near the High School, recounting that she "recently witnessed a student walking on hill along Snedeker St. who slipped down hill and landed near her vehicle." Berry asked the council to consider moving the related sidewalk/crosswalk project up the schedule to protect students.
Public Works Director Manns responded that the city is finalizing easements, acquisitions and permits required before accepting bids for the project. Manns also noted park-restroom availability: Berry said she had been checking restrooms at Dolan Park and suggested that when restrooms are open they should be closed promptly after activities to reduce vandalism; Manns said restrooms are closed during winter months and that signage near the Middle School to reduce the speed limit to 20 mph is expected by the next council meeting.
