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Special City Council Meeting Page 2 March 12, 1996 Denise Henflcks, 11337 205th Avenue, is concerned os to what the Council really wants. Ms. Henricks asked why the Council should propose something we do not need. Mark Marlin, 11063 205th Avenue, stated we need to look of smaller upgrades of the existing roads. Mr. Martin suggested the Transportation Plan needs to be studied more. Loren Schumacher, 14380 190th Avenue, stated he is an engineer and if has been his job fo look at planning and engineering reports. Mr. Schumocher is not in favor of this plan and suggested there should be further studies. Sue Arnold, 20328 Smith St., stated she has been o resident for over 30 years and would like a piece of the country to stay in Elk River. Roger Eboo, 18880 Boston St., owns 80 acres and is concerned for the 4 lanes going through his property. Mr. Eboo would not be able to afford the assessments. Robin Tuttle, 13324 Ranch Road, expressed her concerns and wondered who we are looking ahead for. Ms. Turtle stated it seems like the City is trying to assess everyone out of their land for big business. Mark Olson, 18784 Yanldon, stated if a bridge goes in by his property it will go dght over the top of his house. Piotr Bednarsld, St. Louis Park, Biathlon Coach, stated that of every ski trail he has seen around the country, Woodland Trails is one of the best. Woodland Trails Park is an asset to this community as compared to any international ski trail. Klm Pact, 14290 205th St., is a new resident. The reason her family moved to Elk River was to get away from traffic. Ms. Pact stated the road will mainly consist of big trucks. Unda Allen, 20460 Meadowvale, is also a new resident who moved here from South Minneapolis. Ms. Allen rides her horses and her kids ride their bikes in their neighborhood without any worries. Ms. Allen feels this road will generate more truck traffic. Scott Brobeck, 13822 211th Avenue, entered into the record a letter he received from Terry Humbert, State of Minnesota Department of Transportation. Arne Engsfrom, 20800 Meadowvale, expressed how proud he is of Elk River. Mr. Engstrom has lived here all his life and dedicated most of his life to the City of Elk River and trusts the decision of the Council members. Dave Schwarting, Sherburne County Engineer, Mr. Schwarting stated the County is still working on their transportation plan. The City has been involved in the County process. Mr. Sahwarting also stated there will always be someone who is going to be affected and the County and City need to do projects as the City grows.