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CASSGLBCRRY CITY COMMISSION Minutes of September 10, 2018 — Regular Meeting Page 13 of 16 o Finalize Concepts o Design (Fall/Winter) o Construction (Summer 2019) - Staff Recommendations & Guidance Needed from City Commission Discussion: Discussion ensued relating to various elements of the proposed project, including road and sidewalk widths, pedestrian safety issues, and lighting and landscape options. Guidance was requested from the City Commission as to: 1 - Whether the City Commission wished to direct staff to proceed with the concept presented tonight; 2 - What the City Commission would like to see in the landscaped buffer areas; and 3 - Whether the City Commission would like to have decorative lighting installed along the project corridor. Further discussion included staff's recommendations for crepe myrtles and Bahia sod in the utility buffer areas and the reasons for those recommendations. Dr. Brock and Mr. Woodward advised that the next steps in the process would be to finalize the concept after receiving direction from the City Commission at tonight's meeting, then move into the design phase sometime in the fall or winter of this year, and then move on to the construction phase of the project probably next year. Budget Impact: There is no impact to the City Budget. Future design/construction phases will be addressed via separate future agenda items. Recommendation: Feedback is requested on the conceptual design plans and next steps for the project Audience Participation: The following individual calve forward to address this item: Ms. Laura Worrell, 182 Southcot Drive, suggested that staff look into the feasibility of using peanut grass instead of Bahia sod for the landscaped buffer areas, as she felt it would require less ongoing maintenance. No one else came forward to address this item. MOTION: Commissioner Solomon moved to approve the Lake Kathryn Circle Complete Street conceptual plan as presented, to include installation of crepe myrtle trees and acorn lighting along the Lake Kathryn Circle corridor. Motion was seconded by Commissioner Aramendia. Discussion: Brief discussion ensued which included: overall consensus that crepe myrtles and acorn lighting should be included along the corridor; that construction of a decorative wall would be cost prohibitive; whether it was feasible to use peanut grass or other decorative grass in lieu of Bahia grass for the landscaped buffer areas; and concerns about the difference in appearance between the landscaped areas and the residents' yards due to different grass types being used. Motion carried unanimously by voice vote 5-0.