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to allow safer passage for bicyclists and improve the roadside edge and drainage while limiting the impact to the historical character of the district. Staff is working to identify a location for an equalization tank that would carry overflow sanitary during storm events. This should help ease the situation for Bretton Ridge and Park Ridge on the west end of town. The Mayor also wants to find a location for a stormwater basin after the equalization tank location is determined. Mr. Olivos would like to see the landscaping requirements improved. Once projects are completed. the landscaping seems to decline and disappear after a few years and he would like the code to have more maintenance requirements. Mr. O'Malley said plant sizes and selection requirements have improved over the years so older developments may not have had the best requirements. He was not sure if the Building Department would be able to manage a comprehensive landscaping inspection process. Ms. Lieber talked with the Building Department a few years ago to start a process to ensure landscaping is maintained long term, but it has not been a high priority. Ms. Lieber will talk to the City Forester to see what can be done, prioritizing some of the properties with noticeably diminished landscaping. Mr. Malone agreed and pointed out that irrigation systems are required but getting owners to use them is more difficult to do. Mr. Olivos thought the Commission could look at the previously approved landscaping plan before approving a new project. Ms. Lieber explained some of the challenges arising from neglect and change in ownership when it comes to landscaping. Ms. Lieber thought that a feasibility study for citywide broadband may be done in the future. There is a zoning chapter on wind and solar energy but are outdated. Some applications for solar panels are received occasionally. Discussion moved on to the Enhancing Amenities section. Ms. Lieber said the Metroparks did not have much interest in creating a trailhead or walking path in Bradley Woods because they do not want to disturb the high quality wetlands. There may still be an opportunity to include educational information at the entrance of the park. The Mayor's next priority for the parks is to determine a better ballfield configuration but the pandemic has pushed that back. Ms. Nader would like to see improved bicycle facilities because she thought it could draw a wide range of visitors to the city. Ms. Lieber thought a consultant could best determine a layout and network to meet the city's goals. Ms. Lieber would like to focus on rebuilding the town center this year. ADJOURNMENT Mr. Malone moved, seconded by Ms. Nader, to excuse the absences of Mr. Patton, Mr. Matthews and Mr. Schumann, motion passed 4-0. With no further business, the meeting adjourned at 8:06 p.m. Greg Malone, Chair icole Rambo -Ackerman. Administrative Assistant Skz zI Approve