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Regular City Council Meeting Monday,February 23,2015 Page 18 Mr. Culver also reviewed sidewalk locations and widths along various stretches of the project area; and staff's recommendation for on-street parking on the east side of the street and reduces speed ad detailed in the RCA. Mayor Roe opened the Public Hearing at approximately 8:53 p.m. for the purpose of hearing public testimony on the proposed project as outlined in Attachment A. Public Comment Mayor Roe recognized written comment received to-date and included in the RCA as applicable. Richard Money, 1945 Victoria Street Mr. Money opined that the last time the roadway was done, it was raised 14 inch- es; and cautioned if it went up another foot, there would be no way to get their car out of their driveway. Mr. Money spoke in support of the reduced speed limit recommended by staff, opining that southbound traffic was often traveling upwards to 70 mph until the curve. RichSchlueter, 794 Lovell Avenue Mr. Schlueter asked if this was approved as laid out, would it affect construction of a sidewalk between County Roads B and B-2. Chad Michael Baker, 935 Roselawn Avenue As a resident with small children at the intersection of Victoria Street and Roselawn Avenue, Mr. Baker spoke in support of a reduced speed limit, opining that people frequently used Victoria as a fast north/south route. Mr. Baker opined that it was a public safety issue, especially since cars didn't typically stop at the stop sign. Mr. Baker respectfully requested more policing and enforcement efforts of current speed and stop signs. Gale Pederson, 929 W Roselawn Ms. Pederson thanked staff for being proactive and listening to residents on drain- age and other issues, and spoke in support of the perforated drainage pipe to alle- viate current issues. Specific to speed limits, Ms. Pederson opined that it had been and continued to be problematic and agreed that there was a need for more enforcement efforts. Ken Serivich, 1023 N Victoria Street Mr. Serivich spoke in support of speed reductions to address safety issues.