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January 9,2024 Page 6 of 8 Fink reported overall the feedback was positive.She noted there were some questions about who would be n taking the lead and who would be doing the work. Mayor Niedfeldt-Thomas questioned if there were other opportunities to promote and share this plan with the public.Parks and Recreation Director Fink explained staff would be putting out a press release in the coming weeks along with social media posts in order to encourage the public to participate in the plan.She anticipated future newsletter articles would be written as well to inform the public on climate action activities. Mayor Niedfeldt-Thomas requested the CAP have the City Councilmembers names written within the document in order to make the public aware this was a City Council initiative and not a staff initiative.She encouraged staff to continue to pursue grant opportunities and to use a grant writer when necessary. Motion by Councilmember Dunsworth,seconded by Councilmember Allen to approve the Climate Action Plan and direct staff to form Climate Action Team and to add CAP/PIE information to City webpage. A roll call vote was taken. 4 Ayes,0 Nays-Motion Carried 3. Consider Approval of Living Streets Plan. 3.Consider Approval of Living Streets Plan. City Manager Massopust indicated Community Assets and Development Director Schlichting would be presenting this item to the Council. Community Assets and Development Director Schlichting stated in January 2023 City Council and staff identified and committed to five strategic priorities.This included looking specifically at Sustainable and ri Reliable Infrastructure,the intent is to enhance the quality of life for our residents,businesses,and visitors by providing well-maintained,cost-effective,and sustainable infrastructure.The key programs and initiatives established to reach this goal for 2023 and beyond were to develop a Living Streets Plan/Policy and to complete annual street projects. He noted the draft Living Streets Plan was presented to the Council,Public Safety Commission and PREC and was being recommended for approval. Mayor Niedfeldt-Thomas stated she appreciated the fact the City how had a plan for its streets within a single document,all in one place. Councilmember Axberg asked if the City has seen any results or had any positive data from reducing the residential speed limit to 25 miles per hour.Community Assets and Development Director Schlichting stated he did not have data on the number of accidents from year to year.He reported he has received complaints on Long Lake Road and Old Highway 8.He explained when the City reduced the speed limit to 25 miles per hour this was done based on the fact this was the speed the majority of drivers were driving.He stated he could look to collect more data Mayor Niedfeldt-Thomas questioned if the painted bike lanes could be accelerated,versus starting in 2030. Community Assets and Development Director Schlichting commented the way the dates play out fall in line with dates when those streets would be reconstructed or rehabbed. However,he noted that staff could look at expediting some of these plans. Mayor Niedfeldt-Thomas asked what roadway width was the standard for the City.Community Assets and Development Director Schlichting explained 11 feet tends to be what the City gravitates to.He noted 11 feet was not allowed for MSA roadways. Councilmember Allen thanked staff for all of their efforts on the Living Streets Plan.He appreciated how this plan created more connection within the City while also planning for different modes of transportation. 11 Motion by Councilmember Dunsworth,seconded by Councilmember Allen to approve the Living Streets Plan. A roll call vote was taken.