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Attachment F 86 Ms. Newcome asked that the City Council provide more information and show some sensitivity 8 7' about the traffic study and possible changes in service levels beyond her perceived optimism of 88 the report; and that more time be taken to study traffic that given to-date. 89 David Miliotis, 1128 County Road C-2 (cul-de-sac resident) go Mr. Miliotis advised that he represented a group of homeowners Roseville C-2 Neighborhood 91 Association,, and referred everyone to their website at www.saveC-2.com. Mr. Miliotis provided 92 the Association's position with respect to the neighborhood and their concerns; and summarized 9'3 several facts,, and provide a historical perspective on actions of past City Council's related to 94 County Road C-2 and its elimination as a through street. Mr. Miliotis provided additional 95 references to the traffic study and projections. Mr. Miliotis concluded with the Association's 96 advocacy of the goals presented in the Imagine Roseville 2025 and 2030 Comprehensive Plan 9 7' Update related to quality of life, safe neighborhoods, and pedestrian friendly neighborhoods 98 where property values were also preserved and enhanced. Mr. Miliotis advised that the 99 association did not support creating another major thoroughfare through Roseville that would loo only create additional traffic and safety concerns. Mr. Miliotis suggested that the City work on a 101 solution to traffic concerns through development of a comprehensive traffic management plan, 102 not through knee-jerk reactions to limited areas of concern. 10'3 Chuck Stokes, 2875 N Griggs Street (C-2 and Griggs) 1 G4 Mr. Stokes thanked Councilmembers for their service to the community; and spoke specifically 105 to the Josephine Woods Development, opining that County Road C-2 issues could be hashed out 106 separately. Mr. Stokes expressed his preference that the development not occur, as he enjoyed 10 7' the natural area currently in place. However, he conceded that, since that was not up to him,, the 108 plans submitted by Pulte Homes and approved unanimously by the Planning Commission, log seemed to represent about as good of a plan as could be hoped for, and showed a great deal of lio respect for the adjacent established neighborhood through construction of this new ill neighborhood, not just another housing development. Mr. Stokes expressed appreciation to the 112 developer in their attempt to save historic trees, provide and connect walking paths and other 1 l'3 amenities; and opined that this was a good step forward. While expressing some concern about 114 the current and potential drainage issues, he expressed confidence in the City and developer's 115 addressing that situation; but also asked that a contingency fund be established to replace trees 116 inadvertently damaged during construction. Mr. Stokes spoke in support of the City Council 11 7' proceeding with the Planning Commission recommendation as presented. 118 Regarding County Road C-2, Mr. Stokes expressed his major concern if it became a through lig street was based on safety with those living on the cul-de-sac unable to see traffic coming; in 120 addition to losing 15-18 heritage trees currently being protected. 121 R. J. Newcome, 1245 Josephine Road 122 Mr. Newcome advised that he represented twenty-plus residents along Josephine Road who 12'3 supported opening County Road C-2; and opined that Josephine Road was currently 124 overburdened with traffic; and while welcoming suggestions for ways to slow traffic down, 125 remained convinced that County Road C-2 should be opened. Mr. Newcome addressed 126 comments made by City Engineer Bloom at the March 2, 2011 Planning Commission regarding 12 7' County Road C-2 serving as a collector road similar to Josephine; however, he opined that it was 128 not being used as a collector with it currently being blocked off Mr. Newcome questioned what 129 the trigger would be to warrant opening the road, and if not with the Pulte development, would it l'3o be someone getting killed. Mr. Newcome further opined that traffic would only continue to Page 3 of 7