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COUNCIL MEETING JANUARY 22, 1996 will be problems with the dirt road (Cedar Street). She said she loves the dirt road and the rural area. Her family has horses and ride horses on the dirt road. Ms. Cunningham explained that during the last construction season, Cedar Street was closed without telling her family. She had problems because her child had to walk a long way to catch the bus. She hoped that these concerns will be looked at and that someone (engineer) will notify her before this happens again. Ms. Cunningham said it was very unnerving not knowing if her child got on the bus let alone made it down to the bus stop. She felt that she did not have to watch what is going on. Ms. Cunningham said that she had to call the engineer to let him know that the signs were down, that they were frozen into the ground, that the ruts on Elmcrest were so deep that the bottom of her van was hitting the road. She thought that these things should have been under surveillance all the time and that she should not have to call the engineer to report these situations. Ms. Cunningham said she was concerned because people in four-wheel drive pickups were getting stuck. She felt that this would not have happened if the road signs were up. Ms. Cunningham said she felt these types of things should be looked at daily for the sake of safety. Mr. Ahrens said that he was surprised that these concerns were not addressed because there were inspectors on the job at all times. Ms. Cunningham said that when she made the telephone call, everyone was very polite. She asked why did she had to make the telephone call, she did not think it was up to her to do. Council Member Neal suggested that when police patrols, who would be in the area, call the City Engineer and let him know what the situation is. Mr. Ahrens said that he did not think that this would be necessary because there are inspectors on the job. He said that anything staff can do will be done. Ms. Cunningham said that she feels that she has a good working relationship with Mr. Powell however, she felt bad because she had to be the person to make the telephone calls and hopefully she made him aware of the problems before someone got hurt or stuck or whatever. Ms. Cunningham said that there is a sign up against a tree on the north side of Cedar Street between Otter Lake Road and Elmcrest. that says, "Prepare to Stop". She thinks that the sign was removed during the construction and never replaced. Again she asked why she should have to report these incidences. Ms. Cunningham noted that since the Clearwater Creek subdivision started, a stop sign has been posted at Cedar and Elmcrest. She said that was great because there is a lot more traffic. Ms. Cunningham noted that a speed limit sign has been posted on Cedar Street. Mr. Ahrens said that these signs are the result of a speed study that was completed jointly by the City of Hugo and Lino Lakes. In addition, Hugo posted several signs where Elmcrest has some curves. Ms. Cunningham asked why isn't there a speed limit sign going down Cedar toward Elmcrest? She thought it should be a lot less than 45 mph because there is lot more traffic coming from the Clearwater Creek development, toward her driveway with horses and the "curvy" roadway on Elmcrest. Mr. Ahrens said he did not remember the exact details of the speed study but he will review it. He also explained PAGE 21