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ian Xkimo and TH 47 is virtually impossible even with the lighhts. If the turn pa osal of the at 3 Xkimo does move forward he would ask that there be a dedicated TH 47. The one issue that the 314 median will not address t has `to live on the is of TH 47 trying to cross to get to the City Park. Anot her factor new office building is going to be constructed between Amoco and Holiday and if they increase all of the traffic on that frontage road it will have a serious impact to those residents living on the road. Gary Greb, 14183 Argon Street NW, Ramsey, explained that his du the traffic i n er s s tion of TH 47 and 142 Avenue. He stated that when MnDOT c the counting strips were not placed in the correct locations to accurately measure the traffic in the area. It was his opinion that if the full median is installed it will only increase the speed on the t road, which will only make it more dangerous for kids who try A d r 1 da the nt o r s at i s 1 ghg d to the park. The reality is that kids will not go down to SA Y intersection. With the area being completely built out traffic should not be allowed to drive 55 mph. Chairperson Elvig noted that the speed limit on TH 47 is 45 mph. Mr. Greb replied that may be so, but the reality is that nobody drives mph. W leaves to his house at 7:00 a.m. it is almost impossible for him to get onto TH 47 and he just trying take a right turn because people will not make the room for people to get on. For the residents that do use the intersection of Xkimo and TH 47 they often have to sit through several green lights before they can even get onto TH 47. Mr. Greb stated that he thought it was arrogant of the representatives of MnDOT to state that they know the area better their the residents. They ey or made the statement at the informational meeting that it is was either way He personally thought the only solution was to install a traffic light at the intersection of TH 47 and 142 Avenue. the owner of Matt Hienrichs, Blue Velvet owner, stated that he also wanted to speak on e behalf d of that when the Rum River liquor store because she was not able to attend the meeting. explosion happened on Highway 10 it forced all of the traffic onto C.R. #116 and it gave him an opportunity to view the traffic flow of the area. It was at that time that that he realized that the traffic analysis was not conducted at a time when traffic counts were at its peak because children were not in school and that the bell hoses were not put in the correct location to accurately count the traffic in the area. Realizing this he contacted Beth at MnDOT regarding the location t o of the bell hoses and she agreed that they might need to do a reevaluation. His customers that utilizes the businesses usually go up T.H. 47 and do a U -Turn at the intersection 47. He of TH 47 and 142 d Avenue rather than trying to take a left left turn 142nd lanes on TH 47. All that noted that there was a not bell hose placed on any of MnDOT counted for was straight through traffic. In addition the analysis did not take into consideration all of the traffic that is currently using the service road as a way to avoid having to use the intersection. Chairperson Elvig inquired if the 314 median would eliminate the type of accident that occurred in the fatality. —256— Public Works Committee /January 18, 2005 Page 4of18