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Elk River City Council Meeting July 18, 1994 Page 5 e Perry Mason, 11847 196th Avenue NW, indicated his concern regarding the traffic. He suggested that the school buses use 195th Avenue as opposed to 197th Avenue. Mr. Mason further suggested that the City consider placing a stop sign at the intersection of 197th Avenue and Irving Street. City Engineer Terry Maurer indicated that he concurs with the traffic study provided by Benshoof and Associates. He stated that the roads in the Brentwood Subdivision are suited to carry the proposed traffic, but also concurred that the City should consider placing a stop sign at the intersection of 197th A venue and Irving Street. Dan Tveite, Planning Commission Representative, indicated that the Planning Commission reviewed the request and recommended approval. Joe Busil/o, 19550 Lowell Street, indicated his concern regarding the traffic in the area. He further indicated that he did not feel a school would fit in with the residential neighborhood. Ed Palmer, a resident of Otsego, indicated that there are far worse traffic concerns in the City than will be created by the school; specifically 5th Street and the Otsego Main Street bridge. He further indicated that the community will benefit greatly from the school. e Kelly Grand, 19895 Zone Street, indicated that the good quality of private schools will draw people into the community. Bill Matthews, Pastor of Solid Rock Church, stated that the Church is willing to work with the community. He further indicated he would appreciate a decision on this matter this evening. There being no further comments from the public, Vice Mayor Farber closed the public hearing. Council member Dietz stated he supported the conditional use permit to operate a school. He stated that the traffic concerns and issues could be addressed. Councilmember Dietz indicated he understood the concerns of the residents in the area regarding traffic, but felt the impact would be minimal because of the traffic being generated during off peak hours. Councilmember Scheel indicated that she was in favor of the request. Councilmember Holmgren indicated his support of the request, however, he suggested that the school contact the bus service to deal with the inconsistency of the busing to private schools. tit Vice Mayor Farber indicated that there have been several concerns of residents in the Brentwood area regarding traffic and the impact the school would have on the residential neighborhood. Vice Mayor Farber encouraged the Church to work with the staff and the neighborhood regarding these issues. He further indicated that he would like to add a stipulation to the conditional use permit that the students be bused via 195th Avenue.