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To: Elk River City Council and Planning Commission 2/11/09 <br />From: Ray and Lisa Reynolds 11625 197t" Ave, Elk River <br />Subject: Increased Traffic Volumes <br />I am working late on the 17t" and will not be able to make the City Council <br />meeting, therefore, the reason for this letter. However, I was able to make the <br />Planning Commission's meeting on the 10t" <br />We live at the above address in Elk River. Since moving here we have <br />noticed an increase in traffic on 197t" with vehicles going to Elk Ridge Center <br />with the opening of Aldis. With new zero lot line development on lot 5, I believe <br />traffic will increase even more. I know a study was done and traffic levels will <br />work on 197t" with Elk Ridge Center fully developed. However, I do have a <br />request with options. As I have children who ride the bus, they have to walk on <br />197t" with traffic to the bus stop. They are forced to walk in the street when there <br />is any significant snow accumulation (which is most of the school year). Also, <br />since most folks don't notice our driveway, when turning into our driveway, I am <br />always worried that one of us will get rear ended as most drivers expect us to go <br />all the way to the stop sign. <br />One option I would propose is a sidewalk on the north side of 197t" Ave <br />between Hwy 169 and Irving. The other option would be to move my driveway <br />from 197t" Ave to Irving St. The fill for the driveway could come from the project <br />itself. <br />Thank you for your consideration, <br />Ray and Lisa Reynolds <br />~yED <br />~-~~ ~' <br />