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<br />August 14,2009 <br /> <br />Mr. Greg Coughlin <br />Metro District State Engineer <br />1500 West County Road B-2 <br />Roseville, MN 55113 <br /> <br />Re: Request for Speed Limit Study <br /> <br />Dear Mr. Coughlin, <br /> <br />I have been directed by the City Council to request that a speed study be performed to <br />determine the appropriate speed limit on the following street segments: (a) Alpine Drive <br />from Armstrong Boulevard to TH 47; and (b) Sunwood Drive from Ramsey Boulevard to <br />Nowthen Boulevard. <br /> <br />Alpine Drive and Sunwood Drive, have been extended under several separate projects to <br />the point where they now span the width of the city. Often the speed limits for these <br />various segments were set many years ago when that particular segment of roadway was <br />constructed. As a result, both Alpine Drive and Sunwood Drive each have three different <br />speed limits which change three or founimes along their length. The variation of the <br />speed limits is confusing to citizens and law enforcement officials alike. In addition the <br />development which has occurred recently would suggest that these limits should be <br />reviewed for their current appropriateness. For example, since the construction of Alpine <br />Drive in .1990 between Ramsey Blvd and Sunfish Lake Blvd a regional city park has <br />developed adjacent this segment. The activity in this park has increased significantly <br />since the last speed study was conducted in 1996. <br /> <br />Please schedule the necessary studies. I would appreciate being advised of the results as <br />the city desires to see a single uniform speed limit along these roadways. You may <br />contact me at 763433-9826 should you have any questions. <br /> <br />Sincerely, <br /> <br />Steven Jankowski PE <br />City Engineer <br />