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<br />Page 1 of 1 <br /> <br />Mcpherson, Michele <br /> <br />From: Dale.Dhooge@upsher-smith.com <br />Sent: Wednesday, February 16, 20059:53 AM <br />To: Jerry Gumphrey; mmcpherson@cLelk-river.mn.us <br />Cc: pmotin@aol.com; farbers5@msn.com <br />Subject: "Thank You" Pedestrian accommodations on 185th with liquor store construction <br /> <br />Jerry & Michele; <br /> <br />Thank You for your responses and consideration. I just believe the impact on 185th has been overlooked since <br />the traffic will be increasing and we want a closer look at what can be done to complete the road to accommodate <br />pedestrian travel Currently 185th is grossly deficient according to any published guideline. The road has a 40 <br />MPH speed limit and very narrow and is the only access to other neighborhoods and a city park. Last summer I <br />was biking with my kids over to the park in the neighborhood down 185th. I was helping my 4 year old ride her <br />bike while my six year old got about 100 feet ahead of me and a truck came around the blind corner and the <br />driver appeared to be looking for something and wasn't paying attention I witness my six year (a new bike rider) <br />wobbling down the right hand side of the road I screamed at him to get off the road about the same time the driver <br />looked up and locked his brakes my son turned off the road and hit the ditch falling off his bike. Fortunately <br />everything turned out OK other than a terrified kid with a few scratches. The memory of that day and the thought <br />of how it could have turned out terrifies me. I understand there is always risk in all that we do. I have worked in <br />risk management for years. When we moved into the Fox Haven neighborhood I was aware the lots were zoned <br />commercial so I truly understand I have no business opposing the development of the lots in front of our <br />development. I had the choice to move into neighborhoods without commercial development around it. I'm not <br />opposed to this liquor store however, as the development occurs so should the road that will be affected by the <br />development. I'm not the type to be a opposed to progress I'm more often pro growth. I do believe that this road <br />and the pedestrian accommodations needs to be address or the probability of an acc ident is higher than what is <br />acceptable especially considering traffic level will be increasing more than what I believe are estimated. <br /> <br />Thank you again for all of you responses I really appreciate you reviewing this. I don't envy your jobs I know you <br />can't make everyone happy. I do think improvements on this road will be in Elk Rivers best interest. <br /> <br />Thank You for your time and any assistance would be greatly appreciated by our neighborhood. I look forward <br />getting your direction. I certainly do not want to put anymore time into this issue or contact more people in the <br />community. Thank you for your patience I hope nothing has been misinterpreted it often can be through email's. <br />have good intentions I want to make our neighborhood a safer place. <br /> <br />I travel frequently in my occupation and coach youth hockey. I'm not sure I can attend the next council meeting <br />however I will try. I do trust the correct step will be taken Thank You. <br /> <br />Dale Dhooge <br /> <br />2/1612005 <br />