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2) 500 or more vehicles using that intersection per hour within an eight hour period, and 200 units ( vehicle and pedestrian) are using Old Mill Road within that same period, and this heavy traffic volume is causing Old Mill Road traffic delay of 30 seconds or more per vehicle. 3) If 85% of the vehicles on 73 Ave. exceed 40 MPH, the minimum volume needed will drop to 350 Vehicles instead of 500, and the Minor street volume will drop to 140 combined vehicle and pedestrian rather than 200. This study also advises of more noise where an intersection is "All way stop ", as speeders tend to speed up to make up time. They also refer to the fact that unnecessary stops reduce the efficient movement of traffic flow, by increasing travel time on the route. Three traffic studies have been performed at the above intersection; 06 -20 -97 1500 to 1545 Hrs -19 vehicles, 4 pedestrians were observed. 06 -21 -97 1817 to 1858 Hrs -12 vehicles, highest speed of 37 MPH 06 -22 -97 0905 to 0947 Hr.- 9 vehicles, highest speed of 35 MPH Using the above recommendations, it is clear that the intersection of 73 Rd Ave. and Old Mill Road does not meet the requirements of an all way stop intersection. Though it is not mentioned in this study, 73 Ave. does have a walk way. This should eliminate the need to walk in the streets. An alternative to the stop sign may be a posted/marked crosswalk at the intersection. It is not our intention to deter citizen input and recommendations. We know it is an attempt to make our city a safer place to live. The officers of the Circle Pines/Lexington police department have been alerted to the concerns of the residents in the area and will spend as much time patrolling that intersection as calls will allow. We welcome your input.