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• March 22, 1996 <br /> Letter to City Council, <br /> Let me start this out by saying that I'm all for the Menards project. Just a couple of <br /> issues I need to get of my chest. <br /> #1-WOODLANDS. I hope the city council can come to a compromise with the <br /> developer and find a way to preserve some of the natural beauty this plot contains. We <br /> all know that the easiest way to build a development is to start from scratch. (NO <br /> TREES-FLAT LOT). Well the easiest way isn't always the best. I understand that there <br /> are some elevation concerns involved, but with all the timber in there I would think some <br /> trees match up with final grade; that aren't in the way of buildings. Also, why not save as <br /> many trees possible along Hwy. 169? With the signs that will be on the highway <br /> informing motorist of what is in the development, I don't believe knowing what is in <br /> there will be a problem. Let's add to it's beauty by preserving it's beauty. If we continue <br /> to destroy trees that have been around for 75 to 100 years, Elk River will have to hire a <br /> • forester to take care of all the small trees that take there place. <br /> #2-TRAFFIC. I live three houses east of Hwy. 169 and on the north side of 197th Ave. <br /> By adding 12,000 to 14,000 cars per day on this already busy residential street; you will <br /> be increasing the number of people that think my driveway is some kind of turn-around <br /> I suggest adding a right-in right-out off of 169. this would reduce traffic on 197th Ave. I <br /> am aware of a deal that was made with MN-DOT that hampers city in adding this option. <br /> but if city made that deal, why not make another one to allow this to happen? There are <br /> several right-in right-outs along Hwy. 10 at many businesses in Ramsey and Elk River. <br /> There will also definitely have to be stoplight installed at Hwy. 169 and 197th Ave. Just <br /> try and get across 169 sometime on a Friday afternoon in the summer time. This has to <br /> be one of the busiest highways for boats and campers I have seen. In my opinion we <br /> need to try and develop to the east & west on Hwy. 10 in the future. If this trend of <br /> building to the north on 169 continues; we will have to install a walkway over the <br /> highway just so our kids can cross safely. <br /> Jeff Meyer <br /> 11475 197th Ave. <br /> Elk River <br /> 1111 <br />