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Brent Miller, 14135 Argon Street NW, Ramsey, stated that Argon Street has been a dead-end for <br />fourteen years and will have a great impact on the area. He is opposed to the high density <br />development, but would agree to something with a lower density including cul-de-sac's instead <br />of through streets. <br /> <br />Amy Erickson, 14101 Dysprosium Street, Ramsey, stated that she was opposed to the high <br />density. She explained that until Commission members can witness what is happening on <br />Dysprosium, they can't understand the problem. She stated that something needs to be done to <br />slow traffic down on Dysprosium and is in favor of a senior development. The roads or the <br />school district can't handle a high density development. Ms. Erickson requested that certain time <br />restrictions be placed on building because several residents work nights. <br /> <br />Sheila Freeman, 14068 Dysprosium Street NW, Ramsey, stated that there needs to be a better <br />cop presence along Dysprosium. She explained that between C.R. #116 and Nowthen Boulevard <br />the kids have to stay in a small area, because there is no where for them to go safely and <br />requested that crosswalks be placed along C.R. #116. <br /> <br />Kevin Shiels, 14089 Dysprosium Street NW, Ramsey, stated that in this neighborhood the issues <br />are traffic and children and the main concern of the City of Ramsey should be the well being of <br />the kids. The parks are not available for the kids in the area and the only way to help out the <br />neighborhood is to use the land for a recreation center, ball fields, basketball court etc. <br /> <br />Bridgett Howard, Argon Street NW, Ramsey, stated that last summer she heard so many <br />accidents at the intersection of 142nd Avenue and T.H. #47 and with so many children in the area <br />she is afraid that a child is going to cross T.H. 47 to get to the parks and end up getting hit by a <br />car. As soon as Argon Street is opened, there will be a lot more traffic through the area because <br />there are already several people attempting to use the street as a short cut. <br /> <br />Chairperson Anderson replied that the matter of a traffic signal at 142nd and T.H. #47 is outside <br />of the scope of what the Commission is considering. <br /> <br />City Engineer Jankowski stated that there was quite a controversy as to whether or not a signal <br />would be placed at 142nd Avenue, which MnDOT was not in favor of. With the proposed <br />changes to the intersection, there will be a wide median to allow pedestrians to cross half way <br />and wait for traffic. There was also some discussion regarding a pedestrian overpass; but the city <br />was advised that most people, especially children, will use what is most expedient, crossing at <br />grade. <br /> <br />DeAnn Olson, 14045 Dysprosium Street NW, Ramsey, stated that the problem is the traffic. She <br />explained that she currently has children that can't even go to the Ramsey school and have to be <br />bused to Anoka when she is paying taxes in Ramsey. <br /> <br />Planning Commission/March 6, 2000 <br /> Page 12 of 25 <br /> <br /> <br />