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Regular City Council Meeting Monday, October 10, 2016 Page 13 Patrick Burney, 3045 Shorewood Lane Mr. Burney opined that even with the County Road D reconstruction, if Wheeler Avenue was reopened, vehicles would still use it to get north. Mr. Burney stated he'd seen an increase in traffic since the temporary closure, but noted it was good traffic (e.g. pedestrians, bicycles, and kids playing on the street) and five years ago that couldn't have happened with limiting traffic to the neighborhood versus through traffic. Mr. Burney stated he was very much in favor of the permanent closure, opining it was a great idea and hoped it would move forward. Tom Lundberg, 2035 Wheeler Street Mr. Lundberg advised he had originally heard about the Presbyterian Homes' ex- pansion and Arden Hills City Council actions, being asked if he was aware of it, prior to receiving the petition for temporary closure of Wheeler Street. Mr. Lundberg noted discussions with Presbyterian Homes about how bad traffic was coming from their parking lot and anticipating further issues with the expansion; and all agreeing that traffic was a big issue even without the expansion, with ve- hicles using the street as a frequent shortcut. Mr. Lundberg stated he really want- ed Wheeler Street closed. Repeat Speaker: Michelle Lacy, Shorewood Drive (Arden Hills) Stating her appreciation for all comments made tonight, Ms. Lacy asked to add that, while understanding and empathizing with speakers and the nice neighbor- hood created with the temparary closure, she simply asked that the Roseville City Council pause to consider other alternatives to rectify the situation that their neighborhood had expressed. Ms. Lacy noted the numerous Arden Hills City Council meetings she'd sat through and objections stated to the nature of the huge Presbyterian Homes project and changes to driveway outlets. Ms. Lacy opined that they didn't feel their concerns had been considered at all even though the im- pacts were to the broader neighborhood and global community. Repeat Speaker: Patrick Phillips, 3084 Shorewood Lane Mr. Phillips noted that when Wheeler Street was closed, his driveway served as a turnaround spot, and even though that will only get worse when closed further back, it wouldn't change what was happening. Mr. Phillips noted traffic flow wouldn't be known until vehicles start using other side streets. Repeat Speaker: Tom Lundberg, 2035 Wheeler Street At the request of Mr. Lundberg, Mayor Roe responded to questions about planting and signage to facilitate fewer driveway turnaround episodes. Mayor Roe closed the public hearing at approximately 7:35 p.m. McGehee moved, Willmus seconded, adoption of Resolution No. 11368 (revised) entitled, "Resolution Accepting Plans and Specifications and Ordering Adver-