In regard to Mayor's S.O.C. address: Mr. Berkey "shutters" at thought of CORNER CURB EXT.'S around town w/ streets as narrow as they are. "They take away a car's turning radius, slow traffic, just not working well." (ie., sw crner of M.C. Library block projection-light pole on it,crner has been extended, cars can park in it - "it's awkward & uncomfortable to make turn." He basically suggests NO MORE CURB EXT.'S!
Mr. Gardner reported to Street Dept. that a mailbox post with jagged sharp edges is stuck in the middle of the sidewalk at 504 N. Smith. Dangerous to pedestrians, and no mail box attached.
Complaint states that there are no curb cuts for the handicapped parking spaces on Pete Ellis Dr.
the sidewalk next to Owens Electric, on the 4th St. side is in terrible condition. it is dangerous for peds. A wheel chair cannot navigate this sidewalk at all.
The sidewalk in front of this house is in terrible condition. difficult for wheel chair passage
Tree root in bike path along Longview is buckling the path severely. It should be repaired. Has gone on for quite some time.
SEE ATTACHED LETTER.
The north half of this block needs the curb replaced. It is broken away in many places. The south corner by the alley is completely broken away and there is a metal piece sticking out into the alley.
Citizen stated that the sidewalk between Walnut & College is a mess on the south side near grey apartment houses. She is not sure if they are considered historic or not.
retaining wall has fallen into the sidewalk.