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Page 2 tit City Council Minutes September 11. 1989 Councilmember Kropuenske stated that he felt that Jacki Hines would be his choice if she had been a resident longer and if she had lived in either Ward 2 or Ward 4. He indicated that because A1 Nadeau did live in Ward 4 and has been a resident of the City of Elk River for many years. he would cast his vote with him. Councilmember Dobel indicated that he concurred with Councilmember Kropuenske in that Jacki Hines would be an excellent candidate for the position however. she has only lived in Elk River for a short period of time and. therefore. he would vote for Al Nadeau. Mayor Tralle indicated that he disagreed with the Council in that he did not feel Al Nadeau showed very much enthusiasm during his interview. He indicated that out of the three. his vote would go with Brenda Johnson. However. to make a unanimous decision. if the majority of the Council voted for Al Nadeau. he would also cast his vote along with the Council. COUNCILMEMBER DOBEL MOVED TO APPOINT AL NADEAU AS A MEMBER OF THE ELK RIVER PLANNING COMMISSION WITH HIS TERM TO EXPIRE DECEMBER 31. 1989. COUNCILMEMBER HOLMGREN SECONDED THE MOTION. THE MOTION CARRIED 5-0. The City Council adjourned for a five minute recess and reconvened at 7:00 p.m. e 5. Open Mike Family members to present to petition was installed at Avenue. of LaDawn Wallskog and residents of the area were present the City Council a petition bearing 3.435 names. The a request to the City to have lights and safety arms the railroad crossing on Jarvis Street NW and 165th Mr. Adrien Anderson, who presented the petition to the Council. stated that he and the concerned citizens did not feel that a stop sign would be a safe enough measure to protect the people that use the crossing. He indicated that just recently his 24 year old daughter had been hit by a train and was killed at that crossing. He indicated that there have been other deaths at that area and that there is a blind spot which makes it very difficult to see the trains. Mayor Tralle indicated that the Council and City are very sorry to hear about the death of LaD awn Wallskog and that they are also concerned. He indicated that the City has already started proceedings with the State as the issue of putting semaphores on the railroad tracks does take State approval. He stated that a letter has been sent to the State requesting semaphores and that they are waiting response from the State at this time. He indicated that as a temporary means stop signs will be put up on 165th Avenue and Jarvis Street in both directions at both crossings. e A member of the audience indicated that there was a hill on the southeast corner which should be removed because it blocks the vision and there is also a semi-trailer that should be removed.