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<br />rei --'\) <br />( )j <br />Ill{ <br /> <br />INFORMATION <br /> <br /> <br />TO: <br /> <br />PAT KLAERS, CITY ADMINISTRATOR <br /> <br />d <br /> <br />River <br /> <br />FROM: <br /> <br />CLIFF SKOGSTAD, BUILDING OFFICIAL <br /> <br />DATE: MAY 14, 1993 <br /> <br />SUBJECT: COUNCIL MEMBER CECILIA SCHEEL'S <br />LETTER DATED MAY 10, 1993, <br />REGARDING ADDRESSING SYSTEM FOR <br />ELK RIVER <br /> <br />After reviewing the letter from James C. ,Church (sent to <br />Council member Cecilia Scheel), I do sympathize with his <br />feelings toward the grid system and the outcome of his <br />address. However, until such time that a better way of <br />addressing the city of Elk River is developed, his address will <br />have to remain the same. <br /> <br />. <br /> <br />This grid system, which the Minneapolis postal system bestowed <br />upon us, does not give me the latitude for altering addresses. <br />If we lived in a perfect world where all streets ran "true" <br />north and south and all avenues ran east and west, this system <br />would work in a much better way. Since our roads curve north, <br />south, east, and west, as does 193rd, it puts Mr. Church's <br />address to the south of 193rd, where in reality it appears as <br />though it should be to the north. If we were to change these <br />five house numbers, it would change every address to the north <br />on Baldwin Street and would create a larger problem. <br /> <br />Prior to addressing these five homes in Hillside Addition, I <br />talked to Russ Anderson, Fire Chief, Bob McCartney, Assistant <br />Fire Chief, and the 911 representative, and determined that <br />this would be the best solution. Mr. Church referred to the <br />911 emergency people, and with those comments I must admit, <br />since I am on the fire department and ambulance service, I have <br />found our grid system to be confusing, however, with the grid <br />system we can get to the approximate area. Most of our <br />confusing fire and medical calls are more in the cul-de-sac <br />areas than the five digit numbering system. <br /> <br />I wish to remain <br />will accept any new <br />of mine and Terry <br />further information <br />provide it for you. <br /> <br />open minded with the addressing system and <br />ideas to simplify a very frustrating part <br />Zajac's responsibility. If you need any <br />regarding this matter, I will be glad to <br /> <br />. <br /> <br />P.O. Box 490 · 13065 Orono Parkway · Elk River, MN 55330 · (612)' 441-7420 · Fax: (612) 441-7425 <br />