HomeMy WebLinkAboutResolution 2003-015City of Lake Elmo
Washington County, Minnesota
Resolution No. 2003- 015
A RESOLUTION ADOPTING THE
POLICY ON 25 M.P.I. SPEED LIMITS
WHEREAS, the City of Lake Elmo has strived to reduce impervious surface and street
maintenance costs by building narrow streets in residential neighborhoods;
WHEREAS, citizens express concerns regarding traffic speeds and pedestrian safety in
residential neighborhoods;
WHEREAS, the City recognizes that narrower streets reduce the average vehicle speed,
and are driven slower than wider streets;
WHEREAS, a lover speed limit allows for a greater reaction time and shorter necessary
stopping distance to avoid a hazard in the roadway.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, that the City of Lake Elmo hereby adopts
the attached Policy on 25 MPH Streets.
ADOPTED, by the Lake Elmo City Council this 4th day of March, 2003.
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Lee Lunt, Mayor Hunt
ATTEST:
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Charles Dillerud, Acting City Administrator
CITY OF LAKE ELMO
POLICY FOR 25 MPH SPEED LIMITS
Purpose
The purpose of creating 25 MPH speed zones is to increase safety by reducing vehicle
speeds in specific neighborhood areas.
Authority
Minnesota Rules Chapter 169.14 subd. 2. (7) allows a City to adopt a 25 MPH speed
limit for residential roadways
Policy
The City shall use the following criteria when considering a 25 MPH speed limit for
residential streets.
1. The street shall be in a high density area where the average lot size is 0.75 acres
or less.
2. The street width shall be 26 feet or less.
3. There is limited sight distance along the street due to vegetation, hills, or sharp
curves.
4. A recommendation by the City Engineer.
5. The street shall not be a collector route.
6. Shall meet the definition of "Urban District" in Minnesota Rules 169.01 (57)
Adoption
A 25 MPH speed limit shall be adopted by City Council resolution. A copy of the
resolution must be mailed to the Commissioner of Transportation at least 10 days before
posting.
Posting
All streets which have a 25 MPH speed limit shall have signage indicating the beginning
and end of the speed limit area.
Notification
1. All property owners abutting a 25 MPH street shall have mailed notice prior to
posting.
2. The local police shall be given notice of the 25 MPH speed zone.