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Councilmember Axberg asked if lowering the residential speed limit to 25 miles per hour was impacting driver behavior. Schlichting stated speed limits were set based on what drivers were already doing. Schlichting commented on how the City would like to improve bike/pedestrian connections and mobility throughout the community. He noted the City would like to continue to find ways to calm traffic. One of the ways in which the City addressed this matter was when the City lowered the residential speed limit to 25 miles per hour in September of 2022. He indicated the City also wanted to mitigate climate impacts while improving water quality. The design guidelines for local, MSA and minor collector streets were further discussed. He then reviewed recommendations for each street classification. The Living Streets Action Plan was detailed with the Council. Councilmember Axberg questioned what the City’s policy was for sidewalk maintenance. Schlichting stated all City sidewalks were cleared by City staff. Further discussion ensued regarding how adding more sidewalk would increase future maintenance costs for the City. Mayor Niedfeldt-Thomas asked staff what their thoughts were on buried power lines. Schlichting explained lines were buried in the Exchange area when it was developed. He commented on the cost to bury power lines within already developed areas. Mayor Niedfeldt-Thomas supported the City completing the painting work for trails, if this was all they needed, prior to 2048. Schlichting stated this would be an option. Mayor Niedfeldt-Thomas requested staff take another look at the complete street needs for the new mixed use nodes. The Council thanked staff for all of their efforts on the Living Streets Plan. Worksession adjourned at 6:20 pm Respectfully submitted, Terri Spangrud City Clerk