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Roseville, MN - Official Website Page 13 of 31 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 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 County 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 Roseville, 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 purchased, 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 extensive remodeling, Ms. Gardener advised that they had purchased the house knowing 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 neighborhood 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. http: / /www.cityofroseville .com /Archive.aspx ?AMID= &Type= &ADID= 1148 &PREVIE... 10/12/2011