PAM HOOTS: Council Member Pam Hoots thanked everyone for the Countywide PRIDE Cleanup effort on Saturday,April 29, 2017, and also commended J.O.Y Ministries for their day of service. She backed the initiatives on sidewalks, and also commented on the number of Grandparents in Adair County who are raising grandkids. She mentioned having had a citizen's call about an issue on Tutt Street, involving a resident's complaint about tires and old car and truck parts being a problem. She initiated Chief Cross' comments on the department's efforts on certification.

CRAIG DEAN: Asked about repairs on the now-city owned Joe Johnson Little League Park. About minor repairs and major ones. Presiding Councilman Ron Rogers suggested that the council await the guidance of Mayor Hardwick, after his return from the meeting he is attending. Dean also said that the city needs to address a runoff problem created by the last paving project on Bramblett Street. He endorsed the ideas presented by Mary Ann Loy to improve the safety and usability of Columbia's Sidewalks. Dean suggested that a "substantial amount" for Sidewalks be included in the 2017-2018 Fiscal Year Budget.

CRAIG LASLEY: Raised a question from a constituent who had complained of a dog problem on a dead end street.

RONALD ROGERS: Echoed appreciation for the work done by Mary Ann Loy. He said that Sidewalks should have "all the support possible." He also mentioned the need for a concrete pad at the City Property on Minor Street, which could be used to wash city trucks, particulary those of the sanitation department.

LINDA WAGGENER: Praised the Columbia sidewalk research and communications being led by Mary Ann Loy and asked fellow council members to consider incorporating sidewalks into Parks and Recreation so that it has a permanent home in the city budget. She said that with sidewalks being fundamental to getting people moving -- which the health department is promoting -- the city should continuously work at making the sidewalks safe and well maintained. She is the city appointee to the city/county board established to oversee only the Jim Blair Park. If the city/county P&R Board were to manage any other parks in the county it would require a commitment to share responsibility. For that reason she said she felt a city P&R entity is needed, and recommended sidewalks be part of it.