HomeMy WebLinkAboutResolution 23-033 CITY OF LINO LAKES
RESOLUTION NO. 23-33
RESOLUTION LOWERING THE SCHOOL ZONE SPEED LIMIT ON ELM STREET
WHEREAS,the existing speed limit on Elm Street is 35 miles per hour(mph); and
WHEREAS,Elm Street has an existing school zone speed limit set between Lake Drive and
Snow Owl Lane of 30 mph; and
WHEREAS,the City was contacted by representatives of the Independent School District 12 to
discuss traffic safety associated with access to Centennial Middle School and Blue Heron
Elementary School which included the school zone speed limit; and
WHEREAS,the City has the authority to reduce the speed limit based on Minnesota Statute,
Section 169.14,SubiL 5a-Speed Zoning in School Zone, and based on the Minnesota
Department of Transportation(MnDOT) Guide to Establishing Speed Limits in School Zones; and
WHEREAS,the school zone speed limit signs shall conform to the Minnesota Manual of
Uniform Traffic Control Devices; and
WHEREAS,the City based on engineering review and in coordination with Independent School
District 12 fords it in the best interest to lower the school zone speed limit from 30 mph to 20 mph.
NOW,THEREFORE,BE IT RESOLVED that the City Council of the City of Lino Lakes
hereby establishes the Elm Street school zone speed limit at 20 mph from Lake Drive to Snow
Owl Lane.
Adopted by the Council of the City of Lino Lakes this 10t day of April, 2023.
The motion for the adoption of the foregoing resolution was introduced by Council Member
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vote being taken thereon,the following voted in favor thereof: Pf G ,ticoV1
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The following voted against same: N 01eNe..,
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Ro fferty, Mayor
ATTEST:
Jolleen Chaika, City Clerk