Resolution - #91-07-156 - 07/09/1991

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Councilmember Hardin introduced the following resolution and moved for its adoption: RESOLUTION #91-07-156 RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING CITY ENGINEER TO REQUEST FROM MINNESOTA DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION (MN/DOT) A TRAFFIC STUDY FOR 153RD AVENUE N.W. WHEREAS, the City has constructed 153rd Avenue N.W. with MSA funds from the State; and WHEREAS, the State requires a traffic study before setting or changing a speed limit on an MSA road; and WHEREAS, (Nowthen Boulevard completion; and the construction of 153rd Avenue N.W. between County Road #5 N.W.) and County Road #56 (Ramsey Boulevard N.W.) is nearing WHEREAS, for the safety of the residents along and using 153rd Avenue N.W. will be best served by a speed limit of 40 mph; and WHEREAS, 153rd Avenue N.W. now has a variety of speed limits along its length. NOW THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF RAMSEY, ANOKA COUNTY, STATE OF MINNESOTA, as follows: That the City Engineer is hereby authorized to request a traffic study by Mn/DOT for the street known as 153rd Avenue N.W. 2) That the City Engineer will recommend to Mn/DOT that the speed limit along 153rd Avenue N.W. be set at 40 mph. 3) That upon completion of the traffic study, the City Engineer shall have 153rd Avenue N.W. posted with the correct speed as soon as the required signs are available. The motion for the adoption of the foregoing resolution was duly seconded by Councilmember Beyer and upon vote being taken thereon, the following voted in favor thereof: Mayor Gilbertson Councilmember Hardin Councilmember Beyer Councilmember Peterson and the following voted against the same: None and the following abstained: None