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City Council Minutes Page 2 <br />February 2, 2015 <br />--------------------------- <br />S. Open Forum <br />Bonnie Schmitz, 12495 225th Ct NW - expressed concerns about safety and <br />parking issues on 221" Avenue. She requested a trail connection on 221" Avenue <br />become a priority in the Park Master Plan. <br />Tayna Holker, 12489 225th Court NW — concurred with Ms. Schmitz that 221" <br />Avenue is dangerous. <br />Eric Hansen, 12648 224th Court NW — stated 221St Avenue is dangerous because <br />there are no shoulders or sidewalks. He asked the Council to make 221" a priority <br />before a tragic accident occurs. <br />Al Lerberg, 12558 224th Court NW — stated 2215[ is dangerous for pedestrians and <br />he would like it to connect with the trail system. <br />Gregg Stein, Vice President Homeowner's Association, 12642 223rd Ct NW — <br />expressed concerns with the trail connection from the Ridges of Rice Lake <br />development to the Great Northern Trail as well as issues with people parking on <br />2215` Avenue to access the trail. <br />Doug Reker, President Homeowner's Association, 12673 223rd Court NW — stated <br />he echoes the concerns of the other residents. He stated more people are parking on <br />the sides of 221" Avenue to access the trail. He believes this creates a dangerous <br />situation and is an immediate concern. He would like to see a parking area created <br />off the road or the road posted for no parking. <br />John Underwood, 22376 Tipton Street NW — concurs with all of the previous <br />comments but is especially concerned for children on bicycles riding along 221St <br />Avenue to connect to the trail. <br />Kaitlyn Zimmerman, 22376 Tipton Street NW — is a runner but feels running <br />along 2215` Avenue to access the trail is to dangerous. <br />6.2. Fire Department Retirements <br />Chief Cunningham provided background on Firefighters Robert Pearson and Duane <br />Smith's careers with the Fire Department. He thanked them for their dedication and <br />commitment to the department. <br />The Mayor presented Mr. Pearson and Mr. Smith with certificates acknowledging <br />their service. <br />6.3 Proclaim Congenital Heart Defect Awareness Week <br />Mayor Dietz read the proclamation. <br />1P U F1 E Q E I I �' <br />