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LAUDERDALE CITY COUNCIL <br />MEETING MINUTES <br />HELD REMOTELY VIA TELECONFERENCE <br />Page 2 of 4 July 27, 2021 <br />After Wotzka's presentation alongside colleague Ashley oup, Mayor Gaasch asked the Council <br />if they had any questions or comments for MnDOT. <br />Mayor Gaasch asked what factors would lead to a 21 %increase in crashes by 2045 if no changes <br />were made to the 280 and Broadway intersection. <br />Councilor Dains asked MnDOT staff to provide presentation materials ahead of the meeting in <br />the future. Dains said he is opposed to the idea of raising the speed limits on 280. Dains asked <br />why southbound access to 280 off Broadway would continue to exist after removal of the <br />stoplight. Dains also asked what improvements would be made to the East Hennepin Avenue <br />sidewalks and bike lanes with the increased traffic flow to that road. <br />Councilor Pulford asked what factors would lead to reduced traffic conflicts on the neighboring <br />streets to Highway 280. <br />Councilor Moffatt addressed the issues of racing on Highway 280 and asked why municipal <br />consent does not apply to the TH280/Broadway intersection. <br />Mayor Gaasch then opened the meeting to questions from residents. <br />Josh Dirlcsen, 1815 Lake Street, believes that an increase in traffic flow from TH280 to the <br />neighboring streets could cause other unforeseen traffic issues. <br />Paula Biever, 1803 Lake Street, said that street racing would increase if the traffic light was <br />removed from TH280 and Broadway Drive. Biever asked if M11 S cameras could be used to <br />curb the racing issue. <br />Chris Bower, 1639 Rosehill Circle, stated that he supports the closure of highway access at <br />Broadway Street, but expressed concerns about how that would impact Larpenteur Avenue, East <br />Hennepin Avenue, and Industrial Boulevard as a result. <br />Carol Solie, 1622 Rosehill Circle, shared that she supported closing northbound access onto <br />Broadway Drive, but wanted to know if MnDOT was willing to study connecting northbound <br />TH280 with southbound 35W to provide an additional westbound access point. <br />B. July 29 Community Event <br />Bownik shared that Thursday's event was themed around community health and wellness. There <br />Also would be food, music, beverages, market vendors, and a dance group at the event. <br />C. City Council Updates <br />The City Council had no updates to share at this time. <br />