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78 unique to this location. Rodenfelt questioned the need to spend significant 79 public funds on roadway or sidewalk changes, calling the proposed costs 80 excessive for what he believes is a nonexistentproblem. He suggested simpler, 81 lower-cost solutions such as speed bumps, additional signage, stop signs, or 82 occasional police presence. He concluded that the area has not experienced any 83 notable accidents, that adequate right-of-way already exists for a sidewalk if 84 needed, and that the City should avoid investing in a project he considers 85 unnecessary. 86 87 Mr. John Holland, 2417 Arona Street 88 John Holland, a resident for 18 years, agreedwith the concerns raised by John 89 Rodenfelt and emphasized that both are regular drivers and walkers in the 90 neighborhood. Based on his observations, hebelieves the speeding issues on 91 Pascal are largely caused by traffic traveling between County Road B2 and the 92 apartment complex at 2610 Snelling Curv, rather than by neighborhood 93 residents. 94 95 Mr. Hollandsuggested that a more effective solution would be to improve 96 connectivity by eliminating the cul-de-sac near the apartment complex and 97 providing a direct connection to County Road C, allowing traffic to move more 98 efficiently. As lower-cost alternatives, he supported adding stop signs, “stop 99 ahead” signage, or speed bumps, noting that these measures would better 100 address speeding near the blind hill where pedestrians feel most vulnerable. 101 Mr. Holland opposed curb bump-outs, stating they do not address the source of 102 speeding and do not improve safety at the blind approach. He added that the 103 neighborhood has few children, many residents are retirees, and he does not 104 perceive a significant safety problem at the intersection as currently designed. 105 106 Mr. John Hines, 2496 Pascal 107 Mr. Hines, a resident of 2496 Pascal, strongly opposed Options 1 and 2, citing 108 safety and practicality concerns. He argued that Option 1 would create a sudden, 109 poorly marked roadway narrowing that could be dangerous, especially at night, 110 and would increase snow berms, obstruct sightlines at the intersection, and 111 require him to relocate his mailbox and assumeadditional sidewalk 112 maintenance. 113 114 Mr. Hinesexpressed concern that curb narrowing would worsen visibility at the 115 corner and create hazards for drivers entering the intersection.He also opposed 116 narrowing the street under Option 2, emphasizing the need for full roadway 117 width to accommodate emergency vehicles. He referenced a recent large fire 118 near his home that required multiple fire trucks and ambulances, stating that 119 narrowing the street could delay emergency response and put lives at risk. 120 121 Mr. Hinesadvocated for simpler, lower-cost alternatives such as painted 122 centerlines, enhanced signage, lighted or blinking “stop ahead” signs, stop 123 signs, and increased law enforcement of speeding, arguing that speeding should Page 3of 6 Qbhf!71!pg!271