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t/t <br />Factors For Opposition <br />The following are key factors for the opposition: <br />1. The interchange does not add significant value to the goals of TSM. A traffic <br />consultant has stated its value to be minimal to none. <br />2. The vast majority of traffic on Ferndaie Road is short trips to nearby churches, <br />schools and Wayzata shopping by Ferndaie residents. Very little is through traffic. <br />3. This area of Ferndaie road is a fully developed residential neighborhood. Traffic from <br />the west headed east toward the Twin Cities on County Road 6, can utilize Highway <br />101 or 494. <br />4. Increased traffic will negatively impact the environment of this residential <br />neighborhood through increased safety hazards (higher speeds), noise, crime (open <br />access), and reduced recreational use (Luce Line, bicycle and pedestrian traffic on <br />Ferndaie Road). <br />MnDOT Position <br />Due to funding restrictions and the Met Council ’s desire to limit four lane highway <br />construction further west, we understand the TSM wilt likely move forward after the <br />April 22 decision by Commissioner Denn. Division Engineering is currently unwilling to <br />remove the interchange from the TSM alternative before making its recommendation to <br />Commissioner Denn. However, there is a possibility of quickly dropping the interchange <br />component of TSM if the traffic studies cannot establish a positive cost/benefit <br />relationship to the overall plan. We understand that these studies will occur within the <br />next 3 months. You indicated that your office will inform us of the ongoing status and <br />results of these studies. <br />Again, we thank you for your willingness to work cooperatively with our community to <br />achieve our mutual goals. <br />Sincerely, <br />Martin Gardner <br />For and on behalf of: <br />Ferndaie Road Residents Committee <br />cc: Commissioner Denn - MnDOT <br />Mary Hill Smith - Metropolitan Council <br />Wayzata City Council <br />Wayzata Chamber of Commerce <br />Wayzata Community Church <br />Richard Stehr - MnDOT <br />Tom O’Keefe - MnDOT <br />Plymouth City Council <br />Orono City Council <br />Redeemer Lutheran Church <br />I <br />i <br />___