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Regular City Council Meeting Monday,February 23,2015 Page 11 From a business perspective, Mr. Bloom opined that additional traffic was a great advantage for businesses, and supported the more traffic the better, especially at the Fairview Avenue and Terrace Drive intersection near his business. Mr. Bloom opined that this was indicated by the new businesses moving into that area, and spoke in support of installing a stoplight at that intersection. Mr. Bloom stat- ed his support for the proposed Parkway as a great business opportunity for grow- ing existing Roseville businesses and attracting more, perhaps creating a small re- tail pocket away from the congestion of Rosedale. Mr. Bloom noted that he cur- rently traveled Fairview Avenue to County Road D to access I-35W, and the Parkway would provide another great opportunity for access, and reiterated his support for creating that option. Kathleen Erickson, 1790 Centennial Drive As a thirty-plus year resident in this area, Ms. Erickson noted a number of con- cerns of residents in the area that the study didn't seem to take into consideration; and questioned how impacts of development could be projected when not yet cre- ated. Ms. Erickson noted the proposed addition of a 190 unit housing develop- ment for that corner of Terrace Drive, the existing problems at intersections at County Road C-2 and Lincoln Drive, neither providing a straight shot even if the Parkway is extended, but representing another bottleneck and stacking during peak travel times. With the recent expansion of the University of Northwestern into the former County Inn and Suites site, Ms. Erickson opined that it only creat- ed more difficulties rather than serving as a good mitigating factor for Fairview Avenue. While it may be good for local businesses, Ms. Erickson opined that it was not a nice view for residents, and created difficulties in their ingress and egress options. Ms. Erickson opined that extension ln Lakes with Snelling rkway Avenue,but would on- ld not reduce congestion, since it will not connect directly ly create more problems for residents. Lisa McCormickMs. McCormick expressed appreciation for Mr. Bloom's com- ments, and sought additional comment as to whether there was a timing meas- urement as part of the study for the entrances of County Road C onto 1-35W ver- sus at County Road B. Ms. McCormick questioned if someone attempted to ac- cess I-35W from Twin Lakes Parkway if it would be quicker. END at 7:24 pm Responses to Questions on the Report as noted by Mayor Roe Were changes to the regional system (page 4) taken into account during the traffic study; specifics of timing of the I-35W plan; and how completely it would be built out; and consideration of additional lanes on Snelling Avenue. Mr. Culver reviewed some of advances tor. m-date from improtion vement saal -694 and uring the presentation, and the significant Highway 10 on Snelling onto I-35W directlme y. Mr. alternate Mr. Culver clarified versusthat the model open- ing to go north