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Council Member Pierce provided a request that the allot continue, but that the next steps be carefully planned. She recognized the members from the Bicycle and Pedestrian Group present. Council Member Bain, who was recently appointed to the C /CAD's Bicycle and Pedestrian Committee, stated that the City can play an important role In what projects get funding. Mr. Blake Lyon and Susan Wheeler, staff liaisons, made themselves available to answer q uestions. The Council expressed its appreciation of Council Member's Pierce dedication to this cause. one Council Member asked if having a committee would assist in receiving grants. Ms. Wheeler said that it "old" assist but the lack of a committee would not prevent the city from receiving funds.. Public Comment: Billy James shared his excitement at this being before Council. He added that a committee is not about funds only, but about addressing numerous other items. Mr. James thanked staff for the two years of work. ale acknowledged the late Gary Borate and current City staff like lbs. Wheeler and Mr. Lyon. He asked Council to adopt the fourth recommendation and add an eight week period for staff to come back. Mayor Foust asked Mr. Ingram to respond to Cllr. James previous comments on the Consent Calendar item. Mr., Ingram explained that he would like to take the suggestions back to the Planning staff. He explained that if the contracts will need to be amended this will have to come back to Council. Adrian Brandt echoed some of the comments from Mr. James. He believes that cyclist and pedestrians play a big role in educating the community and adding value. He made comments about public servants not being aware of cycling and pedestrian issues. Claire Felong supports are ongoing comma tee that has ongoing meetings. Ms. Felong spoke e about all the cyclists that use the train but she also shared safety concerns. Council Member mere advocated for a safe community where parents and children can walk and cycle to school. She believes in developing a multi-modal community and she w elcomes those who have expertise on a ne w movement called t� c omplete streets ". She would like a conceptual agreement of this proposal and then have staff come back w ith more information. one Council member would life to hear the specific recommendations from the committee prior to raking decisions M S Hartnett /Ira to approve staff recommendation #4 excluding the creation of bylaws. The motion includes having staff inquire about what other cities are doing. one Council Member also wanted to understand the cost and the benefit of such committees (cost benefit JOINT CITY COUNCIUREDEVELOPMENT AGENCY BOARD MEETING APRIL 14, Zoo MINUTES PAGE MINUTE BOOK No. Page No.