Resolution - #17-04-088 - 04/11/2017

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Councilmember Williams introduced the following resolution and moved for its adoption: RESOLUTION #17-04-088 RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING SPEED ZONE STUDY FOR SUNFISH LAKE BOULEVARD/CSAH 57 BETWEEN BUNKER LAKE BOULEVARD/CSAH 116 AND NOWTHEN BOULEVARD/CSAH 5 WHEREAS, a property owner along Sunfish Lake Boulevard in the area of 155th Avenue voiced concerns with the speed of vehicles traveling along Sunfish Lake Boulevard; and WHEREAS, the posted speed limit on Sunfish Lake Boulevard in the area of 155 ' Avenue is 55 mph as set by a Speed Zone Study completed in 1975 by the Minnesota Department of Transportation (MnDOT); and WHEREAS, development in the area has increased significantly since 1975; and WHEREAS, pursuant to Minnesota Statutes Chapter 169.14, the Commissioner of Transportation is responsible for designating reasonable and safe speed limits; and WHEREAS, the Anoka County Highway Department has jurisdiction over Sunfish Lake Boulevard/CSAH 57; and WHEREAS, staff recommends completing a new Speed Zone Study for the segment of Sunfish Lake Boulevard/CSAH 57 between Bunker Lake Boulevard/CSAH 116 and Nowthen Boulevard/CSAH 5. NOW THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF RAMSEY, ANOKA COUNTY, STATE OF MINNESOTA, as follows: 1) The City Engineer is hereby ordered to submit a request to the Anoka County Highway Department to complete a Speed Zone Study for Sunfish Lake Boulevard/CSAH 57 between Bunker Lake Boulevard/CSAH 116 and Nowthen Boulevard/CSAH 5. The motion for the adoption of the foregoing resolution was duly seconded by Councilmember LeTourneau, and upon vote being taken thereon, the following voted in favor thereof: Mayor Strommen Councilmember Williams Councilmember LeTourneau Councilmember Johns Councilmember Kuzma Councilmember Riley Councilmember Shryock