09.01A - Street Name - East Twin Trail

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From: G.Johnson threecrowns02 @yahoo.com Subject: Appeal for consideration at 7/5/16 Meeting OR Date: June 17,2016 at 8:57 AM To: mayor @pequotlakes-mn.gov, pederphoto @gmail.com, jerryakerson @yahoo.com, mloukota@tds.net, gkarr.plcouncil @ gmail.com Cc: Diane Eitrheim Eitrheim eitrheiml @icloud.com, tag2278 @comcast.net, Don a Kremer donsp287 @gmail.com To: PEQUOT LAKES CITY COUNCIL It is my position that the street names that were approved by the City Council on 4-5-16 clearly do not represent the wishes of the property owners and taxpayers who will be adversely affected by this unfortunate and confusing designation. The property owners—Grossman,Kremer,Johnson,and Eitrheim whose property abuts "old" State Highway 371 and whose address will be changed by the street signage should have their wishes honored. We are on a north-south road,it and should have one name. It is confusing andl believe ridiculous to have two separate street name designations when all of our houses abut the same roadway. I have an easement on the Kremer driveway. When I visit Mrs. Eitrheim,I turn north on 371 from the Kremer driveway and drive a few hundred feet to turn right into the Eitrheim driveway. It makes no sense to me whatsoever to have two separate street names from one driveway to the next. I therefore propose the following simple solution: Put East Twin Trail at the top of the new street signs. It could be a lower size font,but it would clearly indicate one has driven onto a frontage street. It is my understanding that the current plan is for one sign at the T intersection that will read Olson Road with an arrow to the left,and a second sign reading Pow Wow Point with an arrow to the right. THE TOP OF BOTH SIGNS SHOULD READ EAST TWIN TRAIL BECAUSE THAT IS THE ROAD THE CROSSOVER MEETS AND WITH WHICH IT FORMS A T-INTERSECTION. This signage would alleviate confusion as to which road is north-south,and it would clarify the direction of the two adjoining streets. I respectfully submit that the Council should approve this proposed signage and to agree that this compromise affords the best solution. It honors the wishes of the property owners who want their new street address to be East Twin Trail,while giving clear directions which way one can turn to gain access onto Olson Road and Pow Wow Point. Thank you for your consideration and attention to this important matter. 228128 G. i John n State Hi ay 371 Pequot Lakes,MN Dated: June 17,2016