Town keeps sidewalk funding while planning commission develops 'walkable city' plans

During the budget workshop, a council member asked whether to remove money previously set aside in the motor vehicle highway account for sidewalks. Staff responded that the planning commission is prioritizing a "walkable city" and will present sidewalk plans that the council can review, so the funds should remain available until a plan is presented.

Council members agreed to keep the sidewalk allocation in place and to wait for a planning commission proposal before reallocating the money. The discussion included references to coordination with planning commission members and the need for a plan to justify sidewalk expenditures from restricted accounts.