[StPaul] Subject: MAYOR: SAQ T2Q2 - Quality of Life - Ayd Mill Road
Date: Thu, 26 Apr 2001 11:11:26 -0500
From: E-Democracy <[e-mail]>
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St. Paul Mayoral Candidate Conversation - Spring 2001
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Theme: Quality of Life
Question #2
Date: 4/26/01
Question: Do you support the connection of Ayd Mill Road
to I-35E and I-94? Why or why not?
Mark Langhus
Como
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Jay Benanav
http://www.jayforstpaul.com
[e-mail]
Absolutely not! After six years of hard work, a citizen task force
concluded that Ayd Mill Road should be developed as a park. The city
has ignored their input and has recommended a two-lane connection. I
voted against the connection because of the impact that increased
traffic would have on neighborhood livability. For decades we have
looked at this corridor as simply a road. As Mayor I will devote
resources to planning for other options. I have consistently stood
with concerned neighbors who oppose the connection and will continue
to do so.
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Jerry Blakey
http://www.blakeyformayor.com
[e-mail]
I support the two lane connection. The problem with the no connect
option is that it 1) pits neighborhood against neighborhood and 2)
delays action on a significant problem. I believe that if we do
nothing, the issue will be forced upon the no connect
neighbors in the next few years. Traffic counts will not go down, mass
transit will not keep pace with the increase in population and more cars
will be moving through neighborhoods to get to the Midway and other
destinations. While no connect may be politically
expedient, it does show a lack of leadership for the city of St. Paul as
a whole. As Mayor I will work together with ALL the affected
neighborhoods to come to a reasonable solution to a very difficult
problem.
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Randy Kelly
http://www.randykelly.com
[e-mail]
Yes, I believe we need the connection to provide for smoother traffic
flow throughout the City and to maximize transit options for
commuters. Im firmly supportive of traffic calming efforts, and
other measures that will provide supportive buffers for the
neighborhood, but I believe we need the connect.
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Bob Kessler
http://www.kesslerformayor.com
[e-mail]
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Ayd Mill Road should be connected to 35-E. An I-94 connection is a
trickier question. It needs to happen, but can only work with careful
planning and road design, taking into account interests of partners
such as Concordia College, Tracy Oil, and affected residents. I'll be
the Mayor who'll provide the planning staff and district councils
with resources the to convene all affected and to collect their ideas
and concerns into a smart plan for connecting Ayd Mill Road with 35-E
and I-94.
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Bob Long
http://www.longforstpaul.com
[e-mail]
AYD MILL ROAD
Transportation issues with Ayd Mill Road and surrounding
neighborhoods cannot be solved by the current city council
resolution. Based on my initial review of the EIS and discussions
with Ayd Mill Road leaders, I will not support direct connections at
either the north or south ends. I would investigate a downtown
connection. We need new approaches to solving traffic problems all
over our city. First, we need to get people out of their cars and
improve bus service, build light-rail and commuter-rail. We also need
to protect all neighborhoods and immediately implement traffic
calming along Lexington Avenue.
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Bobbi Megard
http://www.megardformayor.com
[e-mail]
- No response by the established deadline. -
On a Minnesota Public Radio Mayor debate Bobbi Megard was heard
to support a two lane freeway connection.
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Janice Rettman
[e-mail]
This issue has been a perplexing issue which affects several
neighborhoods. One area of transportation needs or fixes are
inextricably linked with other transportation issues and options. I
have reviewed the City Council in 1997 along with the Ayd Mill Task
Force recommendations. The compromise by the City Council of a 2 lane
local road offers a solution I will review as Mayor in light of new
information on other transportation options including commuter, light
rail, and enhanced bus/vehicle systems. I will make my final
recommendation and funding allocations after my administration has
reviewed the realistic funding of alternative options.
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