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<br />. .. ~ <br /> <br />It! ~of . <br />-IINEW. <br />",.Ar? DDTl"'I_l'1Y\l\J <br />.'~~,' ~~,~ DftlU-Il Vl ~ <br />the City that works for you <br /> <br />May 18, 1993 <br /> <br />Richard and Marilyn Wise <br />802 Torchwood Drive . <br />New Brighton, Minnesota 55112 <br /> <br />Dear Mr. & Mrs. Wise: <br /> <br />Thank you' for sharing a copy of your letter to Senator Novak regarding the 8th Street closure <br />matter. I appreciate your concern, that we all share, for the safety of the residents of the <br />Torchwood Drive/Redwood Lane neighborhood. However, I believe it is important to note that, in <br />my view, Senator Novak 11M 11Qt used his position to promote a personal interest. Quite to the <br />. contrary, I believe he and Mrs. Novak have shown exceptional restraint in trying to balance their <br />concern for their children and the concerns of his neighbors. Because of his position he is in a "no <br />win" situation. It is also important that you know that our discussions started long before his child <br />was struck by a car. <br /> <br />The issue here is not a matter of position or personal concern. We are all concerned! This question <br />is, how do we minimize the overall risk that accidents will happen in light of conflicting views, <br />uncertain technology, costs, and random human errors. Hopefully, reason will prevail and we will <br />be able to resolve our differences of opinion very soon. That is my hope, along with a prayer that <br />no family has to deal with the tragedy of a child being struck by a car, in this neighborhood or any - - <br />other. <br /> <br />_ Please let me know if you have further insights or comments on this or any other City matter. <br /> <br />Sincerely, <br /> <br />dL- <br /> <br /> <br />Robert J. Benke <br /> <br />cc: City Council <br />City Manager. <br /> <br />803 Fifth Avenue NW · New Brighton, MN 55112 · (612) 633-1533 <br />