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Regular City Council Minutes - 12/02/02 Page 20 decision on a regional level, and on a neighborhood level, stating his appreciation of those comments articulated by those speaking at the hearing. Councilmember Klausing stated that, weighing the safety benefits to the neighborhood, as opposed to the convenience issues for retaining access, and the fact that MnDOT was asking for City support, but it was really MnDOT decision, with the appeal process available to them; and that he was inclined to support the motion. Councilmember Schroeder spoke in his capacity as an Engineer, and reiterated those comments of the audience, particularly those safety related issues, and further stated that after consideration, he would be voting in favor of the motion. Councilmember Schroeder further expressed his concern that the City be proactive in addressing tumback issues with Ramsey County, future condition, development (i.e., urban or rural), maintenance, and future purposes of County Road B. Councilmember Klausing concurred with Councilmember Schroeder regarding the need for aggressive ingress/egress considerations for the neighborhood's safety and part of good long-term planning. Councilmember Schroeder further stated the need to begin discussion regarding the increased traffic at the County Road B and Cleveland intersection and related needs, and encouraged staff to initiate discussion with Ramsey County. Councilmember Maschka stated that he came into the hearing unsure of his decision and commended the presentations and comments of those residents speaking at the hearing. Councilmember Maschka concurred with the comments of Councilmembers Klausing and Schroeder and spoke of the regional transportation issues; length of the road created; condition of County Road B and pending negotiations with Ramsey County; the short-term and long-term affects on the neighborhood; and emergency vehicle egress and ingress. Councilmember Maschka