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• • Planning Zoning Board July 9, 199 Page 2 V. ACTION ITEMS: A. Continuation of Public Hearing - Rehbein Arena /BMX Bike Racing, 426 Pine Street, Amended Conditional Use Permit Ms. Wyland requested that this item be continued to the August meeting in order to give neighbors an opportunity to respond to the new sound system that was installed last week. Ms. Wyland noted that Mr. Rehbein has 90 days from May 29, 1997, to complete the improvement recommendations made by the Fire Chief. Mr. Rehbein has made substantial headway to bring his business into compliance. Mr. Dunn stated that it is his hope that the applicant will use this time to reduce the 15 stipulations recommended by staff in order to approve the application. He also would like to see a specific plan rather than a concept plan. Mr. Robinson expressed his concern with the traffic involved with this project. He asked if there is any way that the speed limit can be reduced on Fourth Avenue. Ms. Dahl suggested additional signage, such as "CHILDREN AT PLAY" to caution drivers. Ms. Wyland stated that City Engineer Ahrens has stated that signs do not work. At the last meeting the City Engineer explained that the only way to have the speed limit reduced is to have a traffic study done. Mn /DOT uses the average speed from the traffic study to set the speed limit. Often when requests are made for a reduction in speed limit the traffic study will result in an increase of the speed limit. One of the best ways to address the traffic is to have heavy enforcement for a period of time. Chair Schaps noted that Fourth Avenue is under City jurisdiction. Mr. Dunn asked why Pine Street is under the jurisdiction of Anoka County and not the City. Ms. Wyland responded that Pine Street is the border between Lino Lakes and the Columbus Township. Both City and County police patrol it. She agreed to present options regarding the control of speed limits in this area at the next meeting.