April 6, 1995 Steering Committee Minutes

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Steering Committee Minutes April 6, 1996 Page 4 also inquired where the projected traffic is coming from. He stated he was not in favor of a roadway to service the people coming into Elk River and then leaving. Mr. Deutchman also expressed his concern for the potential for accidents on the S-curve on County Road 33, with increased traffic and speeds. He stated he did not understand what the incentive would be for Elk River residents to use the proposed roadway. Jenny Downing, 13281 Meadowvale Road, expressed her concern that the roadway would come right to the doorstep of her 100 year old home where she presently does daycare. She also expressed her concern that roadway would cut through the park and affect the wildlife. rim Bailey, 20405 Vance Street, questioned how many households would be affected by the proposed roadway. He also questioned how the driveway accesses would be affected. Mr. Bailey suggested that the east/west traffic have a longer green light to reduce congestion in the downtown. He felt the roadway would benefit non -Elk River residents. He questioned why the City does not try to get more commercial and industrial development in the City to help the tax base. Ann Smith, 13650 Meadowvale Road, stated that she has seen survey crews near her home last fall and felt they were there because of the proposed roadway. She did not feel there was a traffic problem in Elk River. Allen Norsh, 14051 Victoria Lane, expressed his concern that his taxes would increase with the proposed roadway. Also he was concerned that the roadway would go past his home. Cheryl Miller, 20018 Lander Street, cited concerns regarding the broken County Ditch #28. She questioned whether there were plans to fix the ditch, since one of the proposed roads would run on the hill behind their house and the road drainage would flood their home. Jeff Green, 113310 Ranch Road, expressed his concern that he was not told about the proposed roadway when he obtained a building permit for his new home under construction. He stated he was informed some of the members of the Steering Committee are from Maple Grove, Big Lake, Zimmerman and did not feel they should be making decisions that affect the citizens of Elk River. He stated that he did not feel the residents want Elk River to be another Maple Grove. Lee Markell, representing the Minnesota Department of Natural Resources as a land protection specialist for the Scientific and Natural Areas Program, stated that the St. Louis Park Sportsman's Club owns 305 acres of very unique sand dune complex, native prairie, and oak savannah. Also there is a population of the State -endangered Uncas Skipper. He stated that the City should do whatever is possible to protect this rare feature. Jeff Hofhenke, 15860 228th Avenue, Big Lake Township, proposed routing traffic off Highway 101 to County Road 39, and that another bridge be constructed across the Mississippi, lining up with Waco Street. He further suggested that County Road 12 cut off to the south and extend to Highway 169.