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Roseville, MN - Official Website Page 14 of 31 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. Mr. Stokes opined that there was one in -depth issue not being addressed: that the overall problem of traffic is overall, not just in a particular neighborhood; speeding is a problem for and by all. Mr. Stokes opined that there had been no real attempt to -date to look at that overall Roseville problem and clamp down on what is actually creating and causing the issues. Mr. Stokes opined that if speeding problems were addressed and mitigated, most residents and the community overall would have fewer problems. Mr. Stokes suggested that the City Council look to "do no harm" and then address underlying problems faced by the broader community; and address unsafe conditions for children and other pedestrians due to excessive vehicular speeds. Mr. Stokes opined that keeping County Road C -2 closed was the right thing to do; and that keeping the status quo could be good at times when positive change could not be demonstrated or significant improvements guaranteed. Mike Rogers, 2875 Dellwood As a resident since 1954, over 57 years, Mr. Rogers spoke in support for keeping County Road C -2 closed; and expressed his opposition to opening it. Dave Rice, 1195 Josephine Road Mr. Rice stated that he didn't want to bring up the numerous signs on City boulevards or the City not enforcing its ordinance and allowing it to continue. Mr. Rice referenced an e-mail from Councilmember McGehee about closing Josephine Road as an alternative; and opined that he couldn't see closing another collector street, even though it would be a solution to keep traffic off Josephine Road, while diverting it elsewhere, such as to Woodhill in the vicinity of the playground; or potentially rerouting vital emergency vehicles away from Josephine Road that would impact the safety of Roseville residents. As a rea ltor, Mr. Rice opined that closing Josephine Road would be a positive for him and his business; however he noted that everyone's property was being devalued. Mr. Rice opined that residents moved to Roseville based on the integrity of the community and its great school system, in addition to a balanced tax base and overall good community. However, Mr. Rice cautioned that it was difficult to consider that there would not be hard feelings and a continuing " "them" against " "them" mentality if this issue continued without resolution. Mr. Rice stated that he would like to see slower traffic by disbursing through traffic. Darrel LoCascio, 2933 Merrill Street Mr. LoCascio addressed current shortcut routes for people accessing southbound Lexington Avenue or Hamline Avenue, often using Merrill Street, but sometimes taking a right on Josephine Road or Hamline Avenue. In accessing County Road C -2, Mr. LoCascio advised that they often took a right on Josephine Road, a left on Fernwood Avenue, and a right on Merrill Street, directly through a residential area, and right onto County Road C -2. Mr. LoCascio advised that his main concern, along with others, was one of safety; and opined that by opening County Road C -2, it would at least create a straight run. Mr. LoCascio addressed alignment and sight issues on Merrill; and provided several anecdotal stories related to those safety concerns, while none had involved pedestrians and vehicle accidents to -date. Mr. LoCasco noted further concern with additional cars from the Josephine Woods development also using these shortcuts. Mr. LoCascio opined that, in speaking or neighbors on Merrill Street, it would be sadly inappropriate if additional cars from that development area were allowed to go through residential streets when an east /west collector road was available. http:// www. cityofroseville .com /Archive.aspx ?AMID= &Type= &ADID= 1148 &PREVIE... 10/12/2011