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LAKE ELMO CITY COUNCIL MINUTES SEPTEMBER 18, 2012 Page 6 of 6 Tammy Saeger, 2813 Lake Elmo Avenue, expressed her concerns about the speeding on Lake Elmo Avenue and explained her dog was killed by a car on the road in front of their house. She also noted a woman was killed many years ago riding her bike on the road. Teresa Schmidt, 3240 Lake Elmo Avenue, expressed her concerns over the speeding near downtown. John Butenhoff, 2976 Lake Elmo Avenue, commended and supported what the city was doing to rectify the situation. Paul Larson, 2041 Lake Elmo Avenue, expressed his concern that 30 mph from 20th Street was not far enough and recommended it begin at the bottom of the hill and maybe add a flasher – it is forty five in front of his house where his grandchildren cross to the lake. Donald Durand, 2901 Lake Elmo Avenue, expressed his concern of the out of control speed of the vehicles on Lake Elmo Avenue and cited the 29 tickets over the past three weeks. He cited the volume of human traffic crossing, walking, jogging, biking along and to the lake and he personally has been almost hit several times. He stated there are 36 residents who need to cross road to access the lake He stated the worst times are in the morning and early evening work-drive times. Stephen Johnson, 2915 Lake Elmo Avenue, expressed his thanks for the council addressing the resident’s concerns regarding this issue and supported all of the previous public comments. City Administrator Zuleger stated staff will work to implement the increased enforcement and expects a report from Washington County Sheriff’s office after the 30-day increased enforcement and calming efforts. Staff is continuing to work with MnDOT and Washington County Transportation and will bring the issue back to council after that study is concluded. The Mayor expressed concern that the affected residents receive notice of the issue back on the agenda. Mr. Zuleger confirmed that notice will be provided through all the regular channels. Council Member Park asked City Engineer Griffin if the City can independently implement the proposed traffic calming measures or if it would need to work with the county. Mr. Griffin confirmed that the county would need to be involved. A brief discussion was had regarding the source of the traffic. MOTION: Council Member Park moved to adopt the four traffic management recommendations presented by staff. Mayor Johnston seconded the motion. MOTION PASSED 5-0. ADJOURN: The meeting adjourned at 8:48 P.M. LAKE ELMO CITY COUNCIL _______________________________________ Dean A. Johnston, Mayor ______________________________________ Sandie Thone, City Clerk