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Mayor Neisen commented that there was a public hearing.
Irene McCunniff, 5381 St. Stephens, stated from her experience on streets in
Minneapolis where streets were blocked off in similar situations, she feels
it makes a safer traffic situation.
Mary Siemen, 8021 Eastwood, is concerned about safety aspect, children on
bicycles etc. She feels blocking Eastwood would be a safety measure. And
felt that the present yield sign on County Rd. I and Eastwood was ineffective.
Mr. Bob Raes, 7715 Eastwood, suggested making one -way streets. Eastwood Rd. a
one -way south and Greenwood Drive a one -way north on the end between Hillview
and County Rd. I.
Mr. VanWormer made a note of his suggestion as a possible solution.
Ms. H. Johnson, 5297 St. Stephens said her home at present was almost unbear-
able from the sound of the traffic and she wanted to know if there was some
device that could be installed for a sound barrier.
Mr. VanWormer said there were no plans for installing sound barriers on Highway
#10.
Mrs. Johnson asked if there was some special permit she could get to build a
barrier herself.
Mr. VanWormer said if what they wanted to do was compatible to the Highway
Dept., this could be done. And if she would like to be referred to someone
to pursue the matter further, he would give her names of persons to contact.
Michael Roos, 5260 Greenfield, asked for an idea of how much increase there
would be in traffic noise with a traffic signal.
Mr. VanWormer said there should be no noticeable difference.
Mr. Siemen, 8021 Eastwood, expressed the traffic problem at Eastwood Rd. and
County Rd. I due to people not yielding at the yield sign.
Mayor Neisen stated that a motion was placed before the chief of police a year
ago and his recommendation was that the yield sign be installed there. He felt
a stop sign would only cause more problems.
Sam Siemen said another problem is a blue truck that obstructs the view and
he wanted to know if they were licensed.
The mayor said "yes" they were licensed and have been for the past few years
and this would be their last year there.
James Jackson, 5299 O'Connell doesn't want street blocked but would like
semiphore installed.
Roger Johnson, 7767 Long Lake Road, wanted to know how much more traffic would
be generated. And, he is concerned about 4, 5, and 6th grade students walking to
school.