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May 14, 2009 <br />Mr. Douglas Fisher <br />Anoka County Engineer <br />1440 Bunker Lake Blvd NW <br />Andover, MN 55304 <br />Re: CSAH 83 and 161 St Avenue <br />Dear Mr. Fisher, <br />The City of Ramsey has been approached by residents in the vicinity of the intersection of 161St <br />Avenue and Armstrong Boulevard with suggestions for improving the safety of this intersection. <br />These suggestions include the following: <br />1. Place a crosswalk across Armstrong Boulevard -The sight distances are very good to <br />both the north and south on Armstrong Boulevard. Although there is currently no <br />connecting trail system on the west side of Armstrong Boulevard, there is a significant <br />residential neighborhood which would benefit from a cross walk to travel to Central Park. <br />2. Place a flashing yellow light at the requested crosswalk to add extra emphasis for it. <br />3. Add a second Stop sign on the west leg of this intersection - At the present time there are <br />two Stop signs posted on the east leg of this intersection; an oversized 48 inch stop sign <br />on the right hand side of the roadway and a standard 36 inch auxiliary stop sign located <br />on the left hand side. This same stop sign treatment is being sought for the west leg of the <br />intersection as well. <br />Both the City Public Works Committee and the City Council were supportive of these <br />considerations. Please consider implementing these suggestions. I look forward to a response on <br />how they conform to Anoka County Highway Department policies at your earliest convenience. <br />Sincerely, <br />Steven Jankowski <br />Assistant City Engineer. <br />