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<br /> . Arden Hills council 5 January 25, 1993 <br /> areas. I urge Council to keep the intersection closed and <br /> not approve any major project. <br /> Raminik Shah, 1435 Bussard Court - I am opposed to permanent <br /> closure of the intersection and don't think the number of <br /> accidents experienced is atypical. I would support a <br /> realigned intersection perhaps with traffic signalization. <br /> It is impossible to close all intersections because there <br /> have been accidents there. <br /> Chuck Kelly, 1430 Lametti Lane - I represent a number of <br /> families with regard to this matter who do not wish to <br /> experience further deaths, thus support keeping the <br /> intersection closed. (Using a overhead projector, Me Kelly <br /> presented evidence, copies of which were in Council packets, <br /> supporting his position.) According to the state's study of <br /> semaphores, a traffic signal will actually increase the <br /> frequency of severe accidents at this particular type of <br /> intersection. Reopening the intersection may expose the <br /> City to liability should another serious accident occur. A <br /> traffic signal will result in significant increase in noise <br /> and air pollution. Daily traffic counts continually <br /> . increase on Highway 51. Ambulance and Fire Department <br /> access has not been affected by the intersection closure <br /> according to the City's Public Works Superintendent and <br /> Health One Ambulance. According to Ramsey County Traffic <br /> and MnDeT, there has been an insignificant increase in <br /> traffic count on County Road E since closure of the <br /> intersection. The petition requesting reopening of the <br /> intersection does not reflect. City-wide sentiment; a survey <br /> or vote would be the only way of determine City-wide <br /> opinion. A traffic signal at the intersection has been <br /> considered before and rejected by MnDOT. <br /> Joe Kahnke, 1541 Edqewater Avenue - The thing that is being <br /> totally overlooked is the fact that our area is becoming <br /> urbanized and we need to slow down traffic rather than cut <br /> off traffic routes. The signal at Lydia/Snelling helps <br /> somewhat, but a 55 mph speed limit lS not appropriate for <br /> T.H. Sl/Snelling. I see nothing wrong with a signalized <br /> intersection and believe it would be effective, but I also <br /> believe many past accidents have been caused by speed rather <br /> than roadway design. It is not reasonable that long-time <br /> residents have their access cut off. <br /> Jean Lemberq. 1401 Skil ~s Lane - I support opening the <br /> intersection in the safest way possible. I am frustrated <br /> that the intersection was closed in a dubious manner. There <br /> . is no way to close all intersections where accidents have <br /> occurred. If MnDOT 1S open to the option of full <br /> signalization and approach warning lights, that should be a <br /> safe way. I , too, am heartsick about past fatalities, <br />