What: A possible change to how Eugene maintains sidewalks, which is currently the responsibility of adjacent owners, with concerns raised about cost burden, tree roots, accessibility and materials.
Where it stands: Council held a sidewalk work session in September. Existing funding sources cannot cover a new approach; staff will gather cost and feasibility data over the next two years.
Next: Further Council discussion as part of the strategic plan update.
A written public comment asked the Commission to track the City sidewalk discussion. The Council liaison reported Council eagerness to move forward but funding as the main challenge.