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1Zegular City C®une~l 1Vleeting 1V~®nday, July 23, 2007 Page 36 Mayor Klausing suggested that comments be kept to the action before the Council tonight, rather than past events. Car®, Stel agen, 96 idgew®® ®ad Ms. Stellwagen commented on the proposed mitigation of noise due to traffic on Snelling Avenue, noting that her backyard abutted Snel- ling, and the noise level continued to increase significantly from in- creased traffic. Ms. Stellwagen suggested two alternative options for the College to consider: 1) Reducing traffic level speeds on Snelling Avenue to 3 5 mph, opin- ing that this would alleviate many problems related to speed, noise, and dissuade use of Snelling Avenue by commuters attempting to avoid more heavily-traveled roadways or freeways. 2) That the College considers installing a sound barrier, even while recognizing the expense of doing so. Ms. Stellwagen requested that the College and City work together to alleviate noise pollution on Snelling. Councilmember Kough noted that he had asked that the College con- sider an access on the north end of the campus; however, was told that the City of Arden Hills had refused to consider such a proposal. Ms. Stellwagen opined that an access on the north would create even heavier traffic intrusions by creating an "island." er isc e, 3100 idgew®®d ®a Mr. Mischke noted that he'd been neighbors of the College for .over 50 years; and opined that the College had been a good neighbor. Mr. Mischke noted his service on the Board of Trustees for the University of St. Thomas, giving him a perspective from the College's point of view as well as a resident and neighbor. Mr. Mischke opined and ob- served that the college's expansion plans had been delayed, amended, and because of their persistence and willingness to compromise, they were attempting to be responsive to neighborhood issues.