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but limiting tlae traffic will cut it down. He stated that he thinks there would be impact to the businesses, but would like: to see how it works. Councilmember McGlone extended his sympathy to Ms. Sodergren on the loss of her son, He stated that , there are about 22,000 cars a day that travel on TH 47, He stated that Ramsey is not the same place that the mailnian moved into, -it is different now and it will be different ten years from now. He stated that when traffic is moved from one place, it just gives it to somebody else, He stated that he feels intelligent decisions should be based on facts, not feelings, He stated that there are no easy answers to anything being discussed, He staled that lie tends to agree with the public safety officers that stopping traffic in and out of the neighborhood is a bad idea. 11c stated that he thinks the traffic count data may be skewed for different reasons, such as the hailstorm. Public Works Director Olson stated that he appreciates the comments and concerns raised tonight. I.1e stated that the reason they changed their recommendation from the road closure is that they felt it would be an interim check by using ,just the restrictions. He stated that this wasn't a permanent fix, but would decrease the amount of cut through trafltc. Chair Elvig stated that lac thinks there are a lot of variables that suggest the City may have a smarter way of doing this, l4e stated that lie isn't a proponent right now of closing the median. He stated that he would like to try the signs in one direction and take traffic counts on just one side, He stated that his problem. is that no matter what is clone there is still a problem within the neighborhood. itsel ', He stated that he thinks something tweeds to be slowed down and really likes the ideas of speed tables mentioned earlier, He stated that he would like feedback from Public Works on how they feel about plowing theirs, He stated that lie also feels lighting and lack of sidewalks are an issue, He stated that he thinks there may be a more comprehensive plan with more elements to it than just closing off a road., but it may still come down to closing the road, Fie stated that he would Pike to take staff s recommendation, but not the left turn onto 142 Avenue and count who is coming through and have that separated out, He asked staff to look into what it would take to redesign the intersection at 142 " Avenue and T14 47. Councilmember McGlone stated that another suggestion he has for the neighborhood. is to limit parking to one side and adding walkways for pedestrians. Chair Elvig stated that his concern with closure is how cars turn around, Public Works Director Olson stated that you would back into 142"' and turn around, Couneilmeniber Dehen stated that this was discussed extensively in December when Chair Elvig was out of the country. He stated that this could be studied to death and traffic counts could be taken to death and lie is sick of hearing about it and wants to try something now, Chair Elvig asked if the City is working on Dysprosium this year. Public Works Director Olson stated that because of funding constraints, the overlay planned for a portion of Dysprosium was delayed until 20.10. Public Works Committee / February 19, 2009 Page 10 of 1.9 —267—