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Regular City Council Meeting Monday,August 08, 2011 Page 16 purchased on non-through streets, as well as impact sales of homes in the pro- posed Josephine Woods development as well. Ms. Carrier further opined that the City Council was charged with responsible use of taxpayer money; while also having an obligation to protect neighborhoods and the quality of life of its residents. Ms. Carrier noted the apparent importance by individual Councilmembers for quality of life if their recent election campaigns and platforms were accurate. Ms. Carrier opined that people in Roseville should want to stay, not just drive through; and that Roseville should remain committed to attracting and retaining residents based on that quality of life, not to accommo- date regional traffic needs through established neighborhoods. Ms. Carrier noted impacts to the east side if County Road C-2 was opened; and opined that those residents were in solidarity with those residents on the west side. Ms. Carrier encouraged Councilmembers to personally drive all sections of Coun- ty Road C-2 to review the situation themselves if they had not already done so. Ms.Nilanjana Baneroi, 1303 W County Road C-2 Ms. Banerio, as an Indian immigrant now considering Minnesota to be her home- more specifically Roseville — encouraged the City Council to take a look at her neighbors, some having lived in Roseville for 50 years or more. Ms. Banerio pro- ceeded to introduce some of those diverse neighbors in attendance, and expressed her passion for keeping County Road C-2 closed. Gerry McDonald,2857 Dellwood Avenue Mr. McDonald advised that he had originally moved to Roseville for its livability and an environment as good as any in the state. Mr. McDonald opined that this issue was causing negative divisions and costing taxpayers' money; and further opined that it needed to end. Mr. McDonald opined that there was a potential cost beyond actual road improvements, and that opening County Road C-2 would have many negative impacts. Mr. McDonald noted that one positive had been pointed out and asked that the City Council consider it by keeping County Road C-2 permanently closed and ending these frequent and unproductive discussions. Marie Hammond, 1200 Josephine Road Ms. Hammond addressed safety issues for her and other retirees on Josephine Road as well as families with young children. While everyone would like to live in a neighborhood without traffic, Ms. Hammond opined that it was not realistic. Ms. Hammond referenced living through reconstruction of Josephine Road and installation of new sidewalks making it safer for those going to the area beach. As a retired nurse, Ms. Hammond referenced the numerous times she'd provided first aid to bikers crossing traffic to get to the beach. Ms. Hammond opined that residents of Josephine Road would like to be able to live in a neighborhood such as on County Road C-2; however, they were forced to