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Elk River Planning Commission Minutes Page 3 June 10, 1993 • Ken Williams, 19762 Brentwood Lane, Elk River, stated he is opposed to this proposal in the school area. Mr. Williams requested a poll of citizens present at this meeting to show how the majority of the citizens feel. Further, he commented on the environmental impact this project would have in this particular location. Ed Stoutenberg, 19032 Yale Circle, Elk River, voiced concerns regarding traffic around Jackson and School Street. The Elk River Police Department currently directs traffic in this area daily. Would this proposed project increase traffic problems in the area and how would this increase of traffic affect the safety of the children. Carla Fourniar, 716 Washington Court, Elk River, explained her concerns for the safety of children so close to the proposed mall and crime and gang activity increasing due to the close proximity of the schools to the proposed mall. There is no youth facility in the area, therefore, our youth will gravitate toward this location possibly increasing gang activity. Ms. Fourniar questioned the developer and/or City staff regarding additional security in the proposed mall and who is liable for the safety of children in and around the mall. Fred Short, 16651 Kangaroo Circle, Ramsey, commented on crime and the affects on our youth. By choice, Mr. Short sends his child to school in Elk River and is very concerned about the close proximity of the proposed mall to the schools. He is opposed to the proposed mall in • this location. Ed Renkin, 816 Jackson, Elk River, stated he recently moved to Elk River from Egan to avoid the gang activity in Egan. Mr. Renkin is concerned about the safety of children around the proposed mall area, especially at night. Nancy Schumacker, 1127-5 Street, Elk River, iterated concerns for child safety, however, she did like the idea of the proposed mall but on a smaller scale than what is being proposed. Jack Sheedy, 4940 Viking Drive, Minneapolis, representing the managing firm for the Elk River Shopping Mall, questioned if this development would be paying its share of taxes. Rolf Anderson, 19411 Irving Circle, Elk River, reiterated concerns for child safety, an increase in traffic, and the overall scope of this project. Mr. Anderson introduced Ken Anderson, Anderson Engineering, an independent engineer hired by the Citizens Who Care group to review and identify potential traffic concerns regarding the proposed mall. Ken Anderson, Anderson Engineering, submitted copies of his memo to the Planning Commission and staff. Mr. Anderson reviewed his memo and felt this site would be overdeveloped, even if the proposed mall would be reduced in size. Also, a traffic study was done in this area however, it was done by Maier Stewart in July. Mr. Anderson would like to • suggest a new study be done during peak traffic hours and also with consideration to seasonal traffic. He would like to meet with Terry