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City Engineer Jankowski noted that the road is currently 44 feet. Mayor Gamec stated that some residents have indicated that the speed humps have not made a difference with speeding traffic and the main concern is the safety of children. He inquired if the City were to reduce the width of the street to the minimum width requirement and construct sidewalks would the City be able to use MSA funds to complete the project. Ms. Loken replied that the City can use the MSA funds as long as the road meets the minimum design standards. Mayor Gamec inquired if it is possible to limit access to Dysprosium Street and still keep the road designated as an MSA street. Ms. Loken replied no, explaining that it is not acceptable to try and prevent people from using the route if the road is included in the MSA system. Councihnember Zimmerman stated that one fact that needs to be cleared up is that if the City decides to undertake a project of redesigning Dysprosium Street and the cost to complete such a project is $200,000, it would take up one-third of the funding that the City receives to maintain all of the roads throughout the City. The City would not receive additional funds for the project. Amy Erickson, 14101 Dysprosium Street NW, Ramsey, stated that she would like to see stop signs at the intersection of 142'~d Avenue and Dysprosium Street and that she liked the idea of narrowing the width of street. She noted that she did not think that the speed humps make a difference with slowing traffic down. Valerie Hoeller, 14111 Dysprosium Street NW, Ramsey, stated that the speed humps are a joke. She explained that, eight years ago, the residents requested that a sidewalk be constructed on at 'least one side of the road but instead the speed humps were installed. Ms. Hoeller emphasized that if something is not done innocent children will be killed. She stated that a sidewalk would allow a place for children to ride their bikes and people to walk their dogs. She suggested narrowing the width of the road, and adding a boulevard and sidewalk. Ms. Hoeller stated that she would gladly pay an assessment on her taxes for the improvements. Mayor Gamec stated that he has personally viewed Dysprosium Street and witnessed the high rate of speed along the road even with the speed bumps. He stated that he is personally opposed to the speed bumps because they do not seem to slow traffic down. Councihnember Connolly inquired if it possible to place stop signs on an MSA road. Ms. Loken replied that the City would have to complete a study to prove that the intersection meets the warrants for a stop sign. City Council/September 26, 2000 Page 6 of 36