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I <br /> I <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 /> I <br /> <br />April 7, 1982 <br /> <br />Mr. Edward F. Fields, Chairman <br />Anoka County Board of Commissioners <br />15421 Round Imke Blvd. <br />Anoka, MN 55303 <br /> <br />Dear Ed: <br /> <br />As a long time citizen and an elected official of the City of Ramsey, I am <br />extremely concerned that Alternative ~3 for the Rum River Bridge Crossing <br />becomes a reality. <br /> <br />You and I both know that the above bridge crossing is one of %he most <br />critical issues facing the people of this community and the surrounding <br />communities if we are considering the safety factor of human lives. We <br />both know that currently, emergency vehicles such as ambulances and fire <br />trucks may not always be able to serve Ramsey because of trains blocking <br />their passage at the railroad crossings. <br /> <br />Further, we both know that all the school buses have to cross the railroad <br />crossings to serve the total community. If we ever have an accident where <br />we have a school bus involved, we will have the wrath of those parents on <br />us and rightfully so if we are guilty of dragging our feet on such a ter- <br />ribly critical issue. <br /> <br />I realize that some citizens in the adjoining communities are opposed to <br />the above crossing. This really amazes me how people can put material <br />things before a human life. However, I guess this is where we elected <br />officials have to stand up and be counted when it comes to the human life <br />factor. Accordingly, this happens to be one of those issues, Ed. As you <br />might expect, we are going to depend on you for your support on this issue. <br />We know that we also will have it on this type of an issue. <br /> <br />Thank you. <br /> <br />Sincerely, <br /> <br />Arnold Cox <br />17705 Nowthen Blvd. NW <br />Ramsey, MN 55303 <br /> <br /> <br />