Current plans to develop alleys in Midtown received heaps of praise from the Sacramento City Council Tuesday. However, Councilwoman Sandy Sheedy said that Midtown neighbors are upset that they have not been contacted about the city’s plans. The City Council listened to an update on planned pilot projects for commercial and residential development of Midtown alleys. The praise from councilmembers was effusive. “Brilliant” was the word Councilman Rob Fong used to describe the idea to develop the alleys. Mayor Kevin Johnson cited Midtown’s “creativity,” while Councilman Ray Tretheway congratulated Midtown on the plans. Fong also gave credit to City Manager Ray Kerridge for suggesting a cou