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I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I Mayor Cfilbertson expressed the need for a crosstown. Mr. Vassel~r invited the Council to take a look at his real estate to see what would be ruined by the road. Mayor Oilbertson accepted Mr. Vasseur's invitation. Mr. Vas~mr asked to go on record stating "if the City would agree to run the road all the way thro~:gh and make a parkway out of it, leaving the grove of pine trees in the middle, and construct the lanes so they are not wide enough for trucks to get through, he would donate the~right-of-way. The speed could be controlled at 30 m.p.h. Karla Itrio~n, 1~5511 Armstrong Boulevard N.W., Ramsey, stated she was hoping someone would be present to decipher the environmental assessment worksheet for the residents as she felt ~ere was not enough time to review it at the meeting to see if she had any questions. Mr. Crromberg summarized the findings of the EAW. Vic Hagerlah, 15231 Jackel Street N.W., Ramsey stated he's been told by the DNR that they do n?t agree that there is not a significant impact to the area. He stated the crossing proposed is dangerous. He felt there is not a need for the road and asked why the subject of it keeps coming up. He disagreed that the connection was for the purpose of public safety as Ithe proposed design is very crooked. He stated this connection will ruin wetlands, tuinpeople's property and will become a "wide-open" freeway. Deb Volkman, 15315 Armstrong Boulevard N.W., Ramsey felt the road should remain status qu6, The wetlands are a definite factor. She described how she can look out her window and see pheasant, deer, red fox, etc. She believes this proposed road construction will hurt the wildlife and urged the City Council to think about that. She stated the road would devaluate her property but the wetland/wildlife is her main concern. She added that the road is dangerous and referred to it as "dead man's curve". Mayor Oilbertson stated that the wetlands will be mitigated. Mr. Schraeder stated that the City just did a similar project on 153rd. The road is so curvaciouS because we tried not to disturb the wetland. The wetland that is disturbed is mitigated two to one. The same thing would happen with this connection. Ms. Volkrtmn suggested the City contact the Division of Water to get their approval. Mr. Fountain stated that 153rd Avenue N.W. between Sunfish Lake Boulevard and Ramsey Bbulevard took about 3,500 square feet of his property. He had the same impact these peogle will have. The largest vehicle he has seen in the two and one-half years has been a fu~r track. The impact to the wildlife has been positive. There are now more geese because ~re !s more open water. He assured the concerned residents they would not lose any wildlife, an fact they may gain some. The fox will not move out as they are very adaptable.( He stated he does understand these people's concerns and added that the City does not li~e to negotiate for the property they take from the residents. Mr. Vasseur felt there would be a definite impact to the wildlife. He told Council they are in authority to control the tax payer's money, not "blow it". He stated that no one wants the road arid that the people who are being affected are not being heard. A resident; on 152nd Lane N.W., congratulated City Council and Staff for taking the time to review~the oPtions and replacing what is proposed to being taken with regard to Public Hearing/EAW on 153rd City Council/August 24, 1993 Page 2 of 3