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. SUMMARY OF ISSUES AND COMMENTS }> 23RD STREET SIDEWALK- Almost all of the 23rd St. residents attended the neighborhood meeting or subsequently called in comment concerning the proposed sidewalk. All who commented on the sidewalk were opposed to its construction. The sidewalk was included on the 2000 Comprehensive Walk and Trail plan as a midpoint access connecting the proposed Westview Dr. trail to Pleasant Drive and providing pedestrian access to Dakota Hills Park. Homeowners have pointed out that traffic volwnes are so low that a walk is not needed and that a better location would be to provide a walk at Southview Drive. ~ 23RD STREET NARROWING - 23rd Street residents are also opposed to narrowing 23rd St. from 36 ft. wide to 32 ft. wide. Residents raised concerns about the parking for Tee Ball games at Dakota Hills Park that uses both sides of the street over half the length of the block, with a large number of children running to and .trom parked vehicles. ~ CUL-DE-SAC ISLANDS - All new cul-de-sacs are required to be constructed with an island to reduce the amount of plowing area, provide a place for snow storage, reduce the amount of impervious surface and improve aesthetics. Zweber Lane, Oak Ridge Drive and Valley Lane are the first cul-de-sac streets we have proposed for reconstruction, and islands were proposed to be constructed. The concept of cul-de-sac islands was universally opposed by all residents who attended the meetings or provided comments afterwards. Homeowners anticipate cul-de-sac islands making it more difficult to back trailers into drives, and noted that children use the large flat surface of the cul- de-sac for a play area. ~ VALLEY LANE STREET WIDTH - Valley Lane residents are opposed to the proposed narrowing of the street from a 32 ft. width to a 28 ft. width. Residents cite the need for parking for guests and a desire to rebuild the street as is. ~ V ALLEY LANE STREET ALIGNMENT - The existing street encroaches onto private property through the two sharp right angle curves at the west end of the street. The proposed alignment moves the street back within the platted right of way. Property owners have apparently agreed to grant to the City the necessary street and utility easements needed to reconstruct the street in its present location. ~ SIDEWALK AT 40 VALLEY LANE - The property owner at 40 Valley Lane had constructed a narrow walk directly behind the curb across most of his property, connecting his front door walk to his driveway. The proposed street reconstruction would not replace the walk as City policy requires walks to be constructed a minimum of 5 feet behind the curb. The property owner has requested replacement of the walk that is used as access for guests parking in their driveway to walk to the front door. ~ EVERGREEN TREE PLANTING BY TEE Box - The 8th tee box near the south end of Westview Drive lies close to the proposed trail. The hole angles away from the trail. Staff is proposing to plant a small number of evergreen trees near the trail and tee box just inside the Country Club's property to provide a protective barrier for the trail users.