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• Perhaps the funding and resources of the city and taxpayers would better serve the Quail Ridge residents by building a bike path along the quarter mile stretch between Wild Turkey Trail and Black Duck. The Quail Ridge neighborhood is isolated from the bike trails that are such a wonderful part of the Lino Lakes community. The speed limit on Birch Street (County 10) is fifty and fifty -five miles per hour. These speed limits seem quite excessive in light of the volume of residential units, traffic and pedestrians that routinely utilize the road and shoulders. The increase in traffic accidents should be a clue that speed limits should be reduced. The Quail Ridge residents that try to enjoy the bike paths to go to Rice Lake School or Pheasant Hills put their lives at risk when they travel on the shoulder or in the turning lanes from Wild Turkey to Black Duck or Pheasant Hills. One final note of consideration: In order to prevent future situations from arising, it would be beneficial if relevant ordinances were researched and disclosed by the city in writing to the permit applicant before any permits are approved. This will allow the homeowner the opportunity to review and understand relevant ordinances and will also help them to appreciate some of the benefits related to the permit fees. The attached list of residents of the Quail Ridge Community agree that a six -foot fence would better serve the neighborhood. These same individuals and their children would benefit from the creation of a bike path to adjoin the Quail Ridge development to the Black Duck path and the Pheasant Hills community. I am trusting that the Planning and Zoning Board will consider the needs and well being of the entire community when making their final recommendation. Sincerely, Jerry Ramsay 1168 Ruffed Grouse Court Lino Lakes, MN 55014 651- 483 -7954 (work)