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City Council Minutes July 6, 2021 timing of travel to Highway 10. Page 5 Michelle Wallace, 18628 144th Street, stated she has to cross the median at the Highway 10 access point during peak commute times and it is difficult to see and cross the highway. Tom Hedand, 18427 Xerxes Street, suggested putting a tube traffic counter out to tally vehicle trips. He would not like the blue route extension completed so everyone will be required to utilize the Highway 10 access. He expressed concerns with traffic and being subjected to emergency vehicles and suggested checking the street standard specifications to make sure it's built to handle the capacity. Todd Olin noted MnDOT completed a review of this project. He is adamant about keeping the entrance on the north part of their site open for construction traffic. He stated this is supported by MnDOT whose only restriction is no staging in the right- of-way. He stated all construction traffic will be direct off Highway 10. Richard Campion, 18413 Yankton Street, stated he's a retired police officer and believes the traffic study is incorrect regarding the 85%/15% split of traffic. He asked why 100% of traffic can't be directed to the Highway 10 access. He stated there will be accidents at the Highway 10 access and everyone will use the neighborhood street to be safe. He stated the yellow route should be installed. He suggested the blue extension be set for emergency vehicle use only. Mayor Dietz closed the public hearing. Councilmember Christianson feels the project fits the intended use of the area, but he has traffic concerns. He has a hard time understanding how 150 cars an hour is considered a livable standard. He concurs with the Planning Commission recommendation that Standards #4 and #5 of a CUP are not met. Councilmember Beyer questioned if Big Lake Township submitted their comment letter. He understands landowner rights to develop property but feels there is a neighborhood safety concern and the only way he can vote yes is if the yellow route is installed. Mr. Leeseberg stated Big Lake Township had no issue with the development if the yellow route is. installed and would be more open to having a road extension toward Big Lake if there is a secondary access. Councilmember Christianson questioned if the original intent for Business Center Drive was as a frontage road. Councilmember Westgaard stated when the plat was approved the entire West Oaks development, which includes everything already constructed and the proposed new construction, was to be serviced by Yankton Street. There was discussion about - efficiencies that could be gained by connecting to Business Center Drive, but the rI ONEREI B1ATURE