Agenda - Council - 09/22/2026 - Laserfiche WebLink

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• 10 mph in alleys • 30 mph on streets in urban districts • 55 mph on other roads • 65 mph on expressways • 65 mph on urban interstate highways • 70 mph on rural interstate highways Local authorities (cities, townships, and counties) can post advisory speeds for local roads without authorization from the MnDOT Commissioner. Local road authorities can also pass a resolution requesting a speed study investigation by MnDOT. The local road authority that owns and operates the road segment to be studied is responsible to submit the request to MNDOT. Based upon the study results, which can take a year or more to receive, MnDOT may authorize the local road authority to post new speed limits. It is important to understand that speed study results may determine that the speed limit should be higher than the existing posted speed limit, which may be contrary to the desired outcome. However, in this instance the existing posted speed limit is 55 mph, which is the maximum speed limit defined for this type of road per Minnesota Statute 169.14. More information regarding speed limits is available on MnDOT's web site at http:// www.dot.state.mn.us/speed/index.html. Time Frame/Observations/Alternatives: Observations: City and County staff agree there is minimal risk in expanding the study limits, since Anoka County and MnDOT staff have indicated the anticipated posted speed limit outcome (50 mph) is expected to apply regardless of whether the study extends to Alpine Drive NW. Anoka County owns and operates this segment of Armstrong Boulevard / CSAH 83 so the City Council must approve submitting a speed study request to Anoka County, then the County Board must approve moving the request forward to MnDOT. Alternatives: Adopt Resolution #26-213 authorizing an expanded speed study request for Armstrong Boulevard / CSAH 83 between Highway 10 and Alpine Drive NW. Funding Source: No direct costs will be incurred by the City as a result of this request. If the speed study reveals a different posted speed limit is warranted, Anoka County will remove the old speed limit signs and install new speed limit signs. Recommendation: Staff recommend approving the expanded speed study request since Anoka County and MnDOT have indicated the anticipated speed limit outcome is not expected to change based on the study boundary, and extending the limits provides a consistent posted speed along the corridor without delaying MnDOT's timeline to complete the study. Outcome/Action: Motion to adopt Resolution #26-213 authorizing an expanded speed study request for Armstrong Boulevard / CSAH 83 between Highway 10 and Alpine Drive NW.