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A ?ull Service Bank <br /> <br /> Member FDIC <br /> <br />P.O. Box 250 <br />29 West Main St. <br />Isanti, MN 55040 <br />phone 612.444-5528 <br />fax 612 444-9289 <br /> <br />5909 167th Ave. N.W. <br />Ramsey, MN 55303 <br />phone 612 427.2265 <br />fax 612 753-5375 <br /> <br />14150 St. Francis Blvd NW <br />Ramsey, MN 55303 <br />phone 612.427.2265 <br />fax 612-576-8350 <br /> <br />Landmark <br />Community Ban I% ~.^. <br /> <br />October 5, 1998 <br /> <br />Mr. James Norman <br />City of Ramsey Administrator <br />15153 Nowthen Boulevard NW <br />Ramsey, MN 55303 <br /> <br />- Dear Mr. Norman: <br /> <br />I was recently informed by personnel at the Minnesota Department of <br />Transportation that the proposed traffic light for 142"d Street was no longer <br />being considered in their plans because the City of Ramsey was not <br />promoting the same. Frankly, it appears to me that MDOT is doing nothing <br />more than passing the buck. However, I believe this issue still needs to be <br />addressed with you as I think the City of Ramsey, from what MDOT <br />personnel tells me, will control the situation. <br /> <br />When the Bank purchased the land from the City, I was told that MDOT <br />and the City all agreed that a light would be placed at 142nd Street with a <br />turn lane. I was told numerous times after the Bank purchased the land <br />and began construction that no changes had been made to this plan. I am <br />wondering whether public opinion or other factors have come to light that ' <br />have in any way changed the City's stance as to whether or not a light <br />should be at 142"d Street and what those circumstances are. <br /> <br />It remains virtually impossible to make a left turn from 142"" Street <br />between the hours of 4:30 p.m. and 6:00 p.m. I am curious as to how <br />many accidents need to occur at that intersection before wisdom will <br />prevail and sufficient resources are utilized to alleviate the problem. Could <br />you please respond to me in writing at your earliest convenience as to the <br />City's position on this light and whether it will support the light in <br />negotiations with MDOT. <br /> <br /> I look forward to hearing from you and, if you so choose, to meet with you <br /> at your convenience r~.egarding the same. <br /> <br />//l~e/?,Jfl L. Johnson <br />~'P~sident <br />.//CC: ~ayorTomGamec <br /> Ramsey City Council <br /> <br /> <br />