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Most of the residents of Pitrina Park Terrace are requesting a 3 way stop sign at that location. However, it would seem appropriate to take a more moderate action and merely move the 35 mile speed limit area to include the Allen intersection and an adequate warning distance North of it. We, the Board of Directors, are recommending and requesting the reduced speed limit. The sign changing the speed limit from 35 to 40 when going North on Centerville Rd. should be moved to about 200 ft North of Allen. The sign changing the speed limit from 40 to 35 when coming South on Centerville Rd should be about 300 ft North of Alien to allow more of a buffer for cars to slow down. This increased distance is intended to accommodate the many cars that are going faster than 40 miles per hour and give them a more comfortable deceleration. It is our hope that this moderate change will reduce the risk to an acceptable level for most of the residents and also keep the changes for drivers on Centerville Rd. at a low level. Certainly, staying at 35 miles per hour for another 1100 ft is a minimal annoyance and may be a benefit considering the number of times they must slow down anyway. Clearly, reducing our risk also reduces their risk so they should accept it quite gracefully. We would prefer a quick solution by changing the speed limits, over a more severe and likely delayed solution by adding a 3 way stop. We respectfully request that you consider and approve this change in your July 28 Council meeting and make any necessary coordination with Ramsey County to get their approval, and make the changes as soon as possible. We would like to see the changes made before the fall traffic increases as school starts in early September. Sincerely; Pitrina Park Terrace Board of Directors. John Miller 2987 David Circle t Carl Helgeson 2990 David Circle 2x(/ Marge Prokosch 2987 Fratallone La, Brad Rindal 427 Allen St. David Thoelke 2991 David Circle 4AI/ fiereiie,i Page 13