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Mounds View City Council June 11, 2018 Regular Meeting Page 2 fact Long Lake Road would be closed this summer. She requested the Council take action prior to something terrible happening in the community. Brian Cornell, 8368 Groveland Road, stated there were 23 kids living on his street plus family pets. He noted one of these children was in a wheelchair. He explained he now had large truck and bus traffic on his street and requested the City Council consider installing stop signs at Groveland Court before something terrible happens in his neighborhood. Dave Auge, 8401 Groveland Road, stated he has lived in his home since 1985. He discussed the concerns he had with the speed of traffic along Groveland Road and commented he was pleased he had several neighbors also in support of stop signs. He recommended the City Council hear the voices of the public and consider installing stop signs at Groveland Court. Molly Kostecky, 8409 Groveland Road, stated she also supported the installation of stop signs at Groveland Court. She explained her son was in a wheelchair and his greatest joy was going up and down the street. She noted her son was not able to cross the street for safety reasons. She commented on the large number of children that live on her street and recommended the Council consider installing stop signs. Albert Wilson, 8346 Groveland Road, indicated he agreed with the comments and concerns being raised by his neighbors. He stated he had a six-year-old daughter who liked to play with the neighbors across the street. He explained this has become a safety concern for his family. He commented the speed of traffic was on the rise and he believed a stop sign was a step in the right direction. Mayor Mueller thanked the public for coming forward with their comments and concerns. Council Member Gunn asked if the City Council could petition to put a stop sign on this MSA road. Public Works Director Peterson stated a petition would be required. Mayor Mueller requested the Police Department have a strong presence in this area to ensure the speed limit is followed. She stated she supported this stop sign becoming a priority for the City to assist this neighborhood in improving their safety. Council Member Meehlhause stated he supported a stop sign as well. He suggested an additional stop sign be considered at Laport. He discussed a grant the Police Department was applying for, noting if funded, the City would have an officer dedicated solely to traffic control. Council Member Bergeron requested staff speak with the County and have them remind the dump truck drivers that the speed limit along Groveland Road was 30 miles per hour. Public Works Director Peterson stated he would speak with the County. The City Council requested this item be placed on a future worksession agenda for further discussion.