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Minnesota Department of Transportation District 9 3485 Hadley Avenue North Oakdale, Minnesota 55109 Telephone 779-1121 July 14, 1987 Ms. Mary Ann Creager Hugo City Clerk 5524 Upper 146th Street North Hugo, Minnesota 55038 Dear Ms. Creager: SUBJECT: Speed Zoning City of Hugo Irish Avenue We have completed an engineering and traffic investigation on Irish Avenue as requested in a letter dated May 19, 1987 and a resolution dated May 18, 1987. Following is further explanation of the matters discussed with you in a telephone conversation on July 10, 1987. Due to the unstable nature of the gravel surface and the rural characteristics of Irish Avenue, we would be unable to recommend to the Commissioner of Transportation to authorize the posting of a numerical speed limit. It is our opinion that a speed zone other than statutory cannot be justified. Speed on Irish Avenue may then be governed by the basic rule as stated under the Minnesota Statues 169.14 which reads in part as follows: "No persons shall drive a vehicle on a highway at a speed greater than is reasonable and prudent under the conditions and having regard to the actual and potential hazards then existing:" It is felt that the use and installation of appropriate warning signs would be much more effective in warning and informing motorists of the existing conditions. We feel that conditions may warrant the installation of "Turn" signs (W1-1) and "Advisory Speed Plate" signs (W13-1) in advance of the turn in the road at 130th Street. We feel that an advised speed of 20 miles per hour would be appropriate. These signs will warn motorists of the coming topographical changes and will enable them to make a reduction in speed. We hope these suggestions will help and, if you have any further questions, feel free to contact us. Sincerely, 1 i • r / Mich el L. RfZon, P.E. District Traffic Engineer &.-� � An Equal Opportunity Employer