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February 20, 1997 <br /> <br />Mr. Terry Maurer <br />P. O. Box 490 <br />Elk River, Minnesota 55330 <br /> <br />Dear Mr. Maurer, <br /> <br />This letter is in regards to improvements needed on the stretch of Highway 169 <br />between Main Street and 193rd. Several times I have attempted to write this letter and <br />each time I find that my emotions seem to cloud the points I hope to make regarding <br />this issue. <br /> <br />My opinion is that the speed limit along this stretch should immediately be reduced, with <br />the 45 mile an hour speed zone extended further to the north. This area of highway <br />also has a definite need for fencing, lighting system and pedestrian overpass! It is my <br />understanding that the fencing and lighting may be initiated this spring.., this is <br />wonderful news! <br /> <br />My above views on the needs of this part of our community have been there since the <br />day we moved to Elk River eight years ago. My concerns were so strong that both of <br />my children were required to become school patrol guards as training for the time they <br />would become independent enough to cross "the highway." <br /> <br />As a member of this community and a bereaved mother of a son who was killed <br />October 16, 1996, on this road, I f,.'-~el strongly about this issue. Perhaps attendance at <br />the community focus meetings seems Iow, and you wonder how important is this issue. <br />to the public? Please do not confuse attendance with concern. I am sure that the <br />people who had signed petitions and attended council meetings asking for highway <br />improvements last fall assume that our city officials are actively addressing and <br />developing a plan to improve this "highway to heaven!" <br /> <br />There have been numerous accidents directly related to increased traffic flow and the <br />speed limits. Last fall two people were killed.., please, let's not wait any longer to <br />make these much needed improvements. <br /> <br />Sincerely, <br /> <br />Linda Twaddle <br /> <br />CC: Mayor Hank Duitsman <br /> <br /> <br />