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Roseville, MN - Official Website <br />Page 14 of 31 <br />Mr. Stokes provided some anecdotal, and concluded that if nothing was done <br />there would be no major problems; however if the road was opened, it could <br />create a problem and impacts and unintended consequences not fully <br />understood at this time. <br />Mr. Stokes opined that there was one in -depth issue not being addressed: that <br />the overall problem of traffic is overall, not just in a particular neighborhood; <br />speeding is a problem for and by all. Mr. Stokes opined that there had been no <br />real attempt to -date to look at that overall Roseville problem and clamp down <br />on what is actually creating and causing the issues. Mr. Stokes opined that if <br />speeding problems were addressed and mitigated, most residents and the <br />community overall would have fewer problems. Mr. Stokes suggested that the <br />City Council look to "do no harm" and then address underlying problems faced <br />by the broader community; and address unsafe conditions for children and <br />other pedestrians due to excessive vehicular speeds. <br />Mr. Stokes opined that keeping County Road C -2 closed was the right thing to <br />do; and that keeping the status quo could be good at times when positive <br />change could not be demonstrated or significant improvements guaranteed. <br />Mike Rogers, 2875 Dellwood <br />As a resident since 1954, over 57 years, Mr. Rogers spoke in support for <br />keeping County Road C -2 closed; and expressed his opposition to opening it. <br />Dave Rice, 1195 Josephine Road <br />Mr. Rice stated that he didn't want to bring up the numerous signs on City <br />boulevards or the City not enforcing its ordinance and allowing it to continue. <br />Mr. Rice referenced an e-mail from Councilmember McGehee about closing <br />Josephine Road as an alternative; and opined that he couldn't see closing <br />another collector street, even though it would be a solution to keep traffic off <br />Josephine Road, while diverting it elsewhere, such as to Woodhill in the vicinity <br />of the playground; or potentially rerouting vital emergency vehicles away from <br />Josephine Road that would impact the safety of Roseville residents. As a <br />rea ltor, Mr. Rice opined that closing Josephine Road would be a positive for him <br />and his business; however he noted that everyone's property was being <br />devalued. Mr. Rice opined that residents moved to Roseville based on the <br />integrity of the community and its great school system, in addition to a <br />balanced tax base and overall good community. However, Mr. Rice cautioned <br />that it was difficult to consider that there would not be hard feelings and a <br />continuing " "them" against " "them" mentality if this issue continued without <br />resolution. Mr. Rice stated that he would like to see slower traffic by <br />disbursing through traffic. <br />Darrel LoCascio, 2933 Merrill Street <br />Mr. LoCascio addressed current shortcut routes for people accessing <br />southbound Lexington Avenue or Hamline Avenue, often using Merrill Street, <br />but sometimes taking a right on Josephine Road or Hamline Avenue. In <br />accessing County Road C -2, Mr. LoCascio advised that they often took a right <br />on Josephine Road, a left on Fernwood Avenue, and a right on Merrill Street, <br />directly through a residential area, and right onto County Road C -2. Mr. <br />LoCascio advised that his main concern, along with others, was one of safety; <br />and opined that by opening County Road C -2, it would at least create a straight <br />run. Mr. LoCascio addressed alignment and sight issues on Merrill; and <br />provided several anecdotal stories related to those safety concerns, while none <br />had involved pedestrians and vehicle accidents to -date. Mr. LoCasco noted <br />further concern with additional cars from the Josephine Woods development <br />also using these shortcuts. Mr. LoCascio opined that, in speaking or neighbors <br />on Merrill Street, it would be sadly inappropriate if additional cars from that <br />development area were allowed to go through residential streets when an <br />east /west collector road was available. <br />http:// www. cityofroseville .com /Archive.aspx ?AMID= &Type= &ADID= 1148 &PREVIE... 10/12/2011 <br />
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