HomeMy WebLinkAbout6267 - ADMIN Resolution - City Council - 1979/05/211
May 21, 1979
RESOLUTION NO. 6267
RESOLUTION REQUESTING STATE DESIGNATION
OF 25 MPH AT WESTMORELAND LANE
WHEREAS, the traffic flow on Franklin Avenue West and Westmoreland
Lane is substantial and appears to be increasing, and
WHEREAS, the surrounding neighborhood is populated by numerous
young children who, because of the absence of sidewalks, frequently
use the streets, and
WHEREAS, the curvature of Westmoreland Lane significantly limits
pedestrian visibility of oncoming traffic, and
WHEREAS, vehicles operating at speeds of 30 miles per hour or
greater pose a risk to the health, safety and welfare of pedestrians, and
THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED, that the City Council of the City of
St. Louis Park, Minnesota, hereby requests the State Commissioner of
Highways, pursuant to Minnesota Statute Section 169.14, Subd. 5,
to study the need for the establishment of a 25 mile per hour speed
zone on Franklin Avenue West, west of Westwood Hills Drive and
Westmoreland Lane.
Adopted by the City Counckl May 21, 1979.
Reviewed for administration:
Mayo
Approved as to form and legality:
anager
City Att6rney