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I Homeowners Association <br /> <br /> i July 28, 1997 <br />' Steve Jankowski and David Gustafson <br /> City Engineer Chief of Police <br /> City of Ramsey City of Ramsey <br /> 15153 Nowthen Boulevard NW 15153 Nowthen Boulevard NW <br /> Ramsey, MN 55303 Ramsey, MN 55303 <br /> <br /> I <br /> I <br /> i <br /> I <br /> I <br /> I <br />I <br />I <br />I <br />I <br />I <br />I <br />I <br /> <br />Gentlemen, <br /> <br />The purpose of this letter is to inform you of some of our concerns about traffic safety in <br />our community, inform you of actions we are taking to improve the present condition, and <br />request your assistance to better understand or improve the present condition. These <br />concerns were voiced at our annual Association meeting held in April, 1997. <br /> <br />At our annual meeting, homeowners voiced the following concerns in regards to traffic <br />safety: <br /> 1. Speeding: Traffic on the streets of Northfork often exceeds the posted speed <br /> limit. Heavy construction traffic, as well as daily residential traffc drives 'too <br /> fast. The only speed limit signs are posted at 153rd and Andfie Street and <br /> Jarvis and 164th Lane. <br /> 2. Traffic Control Signs: There are close to 20 intersections in Northfork. The <br /> only two that are identified with traffic control signs (Stop, Yield, etc.) are <br /> 153rd and Andrie Street and Jarvis and 164th Lane. We feel that many of the <br /> other intersections in the development are busy enough to require traffic <br /> control signs to ensure the safety of our residents. The most critical <br /> intersection is at 160th Lane and Andfie Street, where our neighborhood park <br /> is located. Traffic there can be heavy and fast, and the potential for accidents <br /> high with children going to and from the park. <br /> 3. Northfork/'ark: When approaching the park while traveling west on 160th <br /> Lane, there is no announcement that the park is approaching. <br /> 4. Tornado Siren: This was not discussed at the annual meeting, but it is still an <br /> important issue. The tornado siren at the intersection of 160th Lane and <br /> Andrie was damaged during the July 1 st storm. The speaker no longer rotates <br /> and the pole is bent significantly. Both conditions prevent the siren from <br /> adequately informing residents of approaching storms or emergency situations. <br /> 5. City Trail: Where the city trail crosses 160th lane, there are no "STOP" signs <br /> telling pedestrians of approaching traffic. <br /> <br />c ~dataumchcr, norlh for~'nemoe~ctlcrs'¢cnct 18 doc <br /> <br /> <br />