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Regular City Council Meeting Monday,August 08, 2011 Page 17 encounter and deal with traffic all the time. Ms. Hammond opined that, when people stated that it was unfair for Josephine Road residents to request that Coun- ty Road C-2 be opened, it was fairer to everyone in Roseville to have it opened. Meggan Gardener, 1321 County Road C-2 Ms. Gardener, having move to Roseville about 18 months ago with her family, noted their desire to move from the Midway neighborhood of St. Paul to Rose- ville, after having looked at over forty (40) homes. While initially not interested in even looking at the home on County Road C-2 that they subsequently pur- chased, based solely on its connotation as a county road, Ms. Gardener advised that she finally agreed to look at it and it had resulted in a fantastic purchase for their family, once she had found that the road was actually closed. After exten- sive remodeling, Ms. Gardener advised that they had purchased the house know- ing that County Road C-2 was closed,just as those residents on Josephine Road had purchase their homes with the full knowledge that it was a through street. Ms. Gardener asked that common sense be used by residents that when a neigh- borhood or street is no longer meeting their specific needs, they move elsewhere, similar to the decision made in full faith by their family in moving to Roseville. Chuck Stokes,2875 N Griggs Street Ms. Stokes noted that the City Council had a monumental decision before them, and he didn't envy their having to make it; however, he expressed his trust and confidence in them making it. Mr. Stokes noted that City Council had asked for facts all along, and time to digest the data received from the consulting engineer. Mr. Stokes opined that the information provided in black and white noted that opening County Road C-2 would create a problem not currently existing; but that through keeping it closed, it would increase the pain for all over the next 15-20 years. Based on indications nationwide, Mr. Stokes opined that the figures were not accurate and most likely would be less than projected, for a variety of reasons, including changing transportation modes. Mr. Stokes opined that creating a "mini freeway" was not the right way to go; and recognized the very special spot along County Road C-2, Fernwood Avenue, Merrill Street, and Josephine Road; creating a somewhat unique area compared to other spots in Roseville. Mr. Stokes noted that the sense of community in these neighborhoods had brought people together to fight a common cause in a positive way; and opined that is something the City Council should be proud of since they had set that tone and reacted accordingly throughout all the meetings related to this issue. Mr. Stokes provided some anecdotal, and concluded that if nothing was done there would be no major problems; however if the road was opened, it could create a problem and impacts and unintended consequences not fully understood at this time.