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City Council Regular Meeting - 03/14/05 Minutes - Page 11 implications this project may have on those projects. Mayor Klausing called for public comment at this time. Geraldine Meissner; 2952 Galtier Ms. Meissner questioned whether speed bumps had been considered for this project. City Engineer Deb Bloom and Mr. Schwartz responded that state aid roads needed to be designed for a minimum of 30 miles per hour, and speed bumps would not be considered viable, as well as difficulties in Minnesota climates for plowing purposes. Dave Kassmer, 225 South Owasso Boulevard Mr. Kassmer noted that right now, Ladyslipper Park didn't look like a park, and the neighborhood wanted it to look like a park; along with corrections to drainage to improve water quality and to improve safety, opining that speeding was a major problem on South Owasso Boulevard. Bob Leitschuh, 3000 Western Avenue Mr. Leitschuh noted that most of the neighbors were concerned about the speed, and in reviewing the proposed plans, the curb seemed to make the most sense for slowing the traffic without too many stop signs. Mr. Leitschuh volunteered to be assessed, even though not an adjacent property owner on South Owasso Boulevard, but supportive of the proposed improvements for the roadway and park. Discussion took place regarding stop sign installation, warrant analyses, history of signage in reducing speed; and other traffic calming methods under consideration. Carol Kough, 2931 Asbury Ms. Kough read a letter received by her husband, Councilmember Tom Kough, related to the fishing pier and the writer's opposition to a fishing pier due to negative uses and litter; and asked the Council's consideration of not considering a fishing pier. Ann Kassmer, 225 South Owasso Boulevard