JFK Sidewalks_Nancy McKillipPage 1 of 1
Jeanne Schneider -Sidewalks on JFk
From: "Nancy McKillip" <nmckillip(amchsi.com>
To: <rdbuol@cityofdubuque.org>, <amichalski@cityofdubuque.org>,
<kbraig@cityofdubuque.org>, <rjones@cityofdubuque.org>, <klynch@cityofdubuque.org>,
<jconnors63@mchsi.com>, <pcline@cityofdubuque.org>, <jschneid@cityofdubuque.org>,
<ctymgr(a~ cityofdubuque. org>
Date: 05/06/2007 12:07 PM
Subject: Sidewalks on JFk
Here we go again;sidewalks on JFK. How many times are we going to have to go through this? The person(s)
who complained about no sidewalks on the East side of Kennedy Road needs to realize that this is the residential
side of JFK and would be an extreme hardship on the property owners. Close to half of the property owners are
senior atizens, how do you expect us to clear snow and ice from a sidewalk 188 feet from our house? My
husband owns a business, works long hours and would have to do this in the dark. He would have to haul a
snowblower down Gordon, up Kaufman and then JFK. Sounds like fun doesn't it? It's going to be dark, cold and
slippery. What happens if he or other property owners should slip and fall, who's going to be held responsible?
Another problem with sidewalks behind our houses is our homeowners insurance is going to increase, more
liability, our resale value will decrease. Who in their right mind would buy a house that has sidewalks in front and
in back?
We have a patio door in our kitchen that overlooks our back yard, I spend a lot of time in the evening in my
kitchen and on my deck. Know how long it's been since I've seen anyone walking along JFK, TWO WEEKS!
There are sidewalks on the other side of the street, where the businesses are located. Our side is residential and
all of our visitors come to our front door, not down our backyard.
A final thought, skateboarders. I can see the ambulances now.
Nancy McKillip
2419 Gordon Dr.
563-556-2617
563-590-2980
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