Resolution - #25-185 - 08/12/2025

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Councilmember Olson introduced the following resolution and moved for its adoption: RESOLUTION #25-185 RESOLUTION SUPPORTING STATE HIGHWAY 47/ST. FRANCIS BOULEVARD IMPROVEMENTS WHEREAS, a portion of State Highway 47/St. Francis Boulevard passes through the City of Ramsey (the "City"); and WHEREAS, that road is a state highway under the maintenance jurisdiction of the Minnesota Department of Transportation; and WHEREAS, a fatal accident occurred on that road on May 27, 2023, near the end of the dividing median on the north side of the intersection of Highway 47 with Alpine Boulevard involving a vehicle making a U-Tum at that location; and WHEREAS, based on the investigation reports of the City's responding police officer and the crash reconstruction report of the Minnesota State Patrol, the U-turn was the primary factor causing that accident; and WHEREAS, the family of the deceased, who are residents of the City, have requested the City to issue a statement of support for certain safety improvements on that road; and WHEREAS, the City strives to support and improve the safety of all of its residents and visitors; and WHEREAS, the safety improvements requested by the family are reasonable and likely to prevent or warn away drivers from making such dangerous maneuvers; NOW THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF RAMSEY, ANOKA COUNTY, STATE OF MINNESOTA, as follows: 1. The City supports roadway and signage improvements that are reasonable and likely to improve the safety of drivers within the City of Ramsey. 2. City Staff are directed to issue a letter of support for the requested safety improvements. The Mayor and Council may add their supporting signatures to the letter as they feel so moved to do. The motion for adoption of the foregoing resolution was duly seconded by Councilmember Specht, and upon vote being taken thereon, the following voted in favor thereof: Mayor Heineman Councilmember Olson