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COUNTY OF ANOKA <br />Public Services Division <br />HIGHWAY DEPARTMENT <br />1440 BUNKER LAKE BLVD. NW, ANDOVER, MINNESOTA 55304 <br />(763) 862-4200 FAX (763) 862-4201 <br />Mr. Brian Olson <br />Public Works Director <br />City of Ramsey <br />7550 Sunwood Drive NW <br />Ramsey, MN 55303 <br />This letter is being submitted by the Anoka County Highway Department in support of the City of Ramsey's <br />application for the Safe Routes to School grant. The Highway Department recognizes the importance of <br />getting children to and from their homes and their schools in a safe manner. The county also recognizes the <br />public health implications of children not getting enough exercise. <br />The Highway Department will work with the school district and the city to make improvements to CSAH 5 <br />and CSAH 57 in the vicinity of Ramsey Elementary School. The City of Ramsey has asked for input from <br />the county on potential improvements along CSAH 5 and CSAH 57 as part of developing its grant <br />application. <br />The proposed trail near Ramsey Elementary School in the City of Ramsey will be constructed near a high <br />speed roadway and may cause an unsafe situation for users. Although the County supports this grant <br />application, the city shall ensure that all applicable safety and design standards are used in designing and <br />constructing this project. <br />We believe that the proposed improvements along CSAH 5 and CSAH 57 in the vicinity of Ramsey <br />Elementary School will provide a better opportunity for students to walk to school. Unfortunately, budgets <br />are tight, and projects are prioritized. A grant from the Safe Routes to School program for Ramsey <br />Elementary would enable the county to address at least one of the locations where these signs may be <br />successfully implemented. <br />Sincerely, <br />Douglas W. Fischer, P.E. <br />Anoka County Engineer <br />