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based on statistical information and solutions which were beneficial to the concerned group as well as <br />t~e city, One of those solutions is a "choker" or narrowing of the street. This alternative does not <br />impede the flow of emergency vehicles, does not inhibit snow removal, and has demonstrated a <br />reduction in average vehicle speed without impacting or affecting adjacent lot size while requiring no <br />extra maintenance. <br /> <br />Cul-de-sac design is discussed in some of these materials. We have looked at designs which have <br />fire/police knockdowns on them, but would not support these as they can't be kept snow free in the <br />winter where they would still remain useable. <br /> <br />I would hope that they attached material offers some sort of solution or problem solving idea that <br />would benefit the city and citizens of Auburn Street both. <br /> <br />In conclusion, I can not support any theory that speed is the primary issue in this particular <br />neighborhood. We have no data or statistics to support that theory. I would offer these alternative- <br />calming devices as a method of slowing the speed of the current traffic flow if the city wishes to do <br />SO. <br /> <br />Submitted by: <br /> <br />Jeffrey Beahen <br />Assistant Chief of Police <br /> <br />13065 Orono Parkway · P.O. Box 723 · Elk River, MN 55330 · (612) 441-2324 · Fax (612) 441-8937 <br /> <br /> <br />