HomeMy WebLinkAbout5-15-07 Speed Limit Update
City Council
Date: May 15, 2007
CONSENT
Item: 7
MOTION
ITEM: Adopt ordinance number 97-192 establishing a 25 mph speed limit for
new developments
SUBMITTED BY: Jack Griffin, City Engineer
REVIEWED BY: Susan Hoyt, City Administrator
Ryan Stempski, Assistant City Engineer
Mike Bouthilet, Public Works Director
SUMMARY AND ACTION REQUESTED: To adopt an ordinance to enforce a 25 mph speed limit
in new developments (see attachment no. 1). This is routine procedure.
ADDITIONAL INFORMATION
Minnesota Rules Chapter 169.14 subd. 2. (7) allows a city to adopt a 25 mph speed limit for
residential roadways.
In March, 2005, the city adopted a policy for establishing 25 mph speed limits within specific
neighborhood areas (Resolution No. 2003-015).
In accordance with city policy, it is recommended that the recently constructed developments be
posted at 25 mph speed limits.
RECOMMENDATION
Suggested motion for consideration:
Move to adopt ordinance number 97-192, establishing a 25 mph speed limit for the new
developments as identified on the attached list.
ATTACHMENTS:
1. List of developments and streets to be posted 25 mph speed limit.