HomeMy WebLinkAbout6338 - ADMIN Resolution - City Council - 1979/08/27REPLACEMENT
RESOLUTION NO. 6338
RESOLUTION REQUESTING THE COMMISSIONER OF THE MINNESOTA
DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION TO REVIEW THE SPEED ZONING ON CEDAR LAKE
BETWEEN HIGHWAY 100 AND THE JEWISH COMMUNITY CENTER
WHEREAS, the traffic flow on Cedar Lake Road between Highway 100 and
the Jewish Community Center is substantial; and
WHEREAS, the surrounding neighborhood is populated by numerous young
children who, because of the absence of sidewalk, frequently use the streets; and
WHEREAS, Cedar Lake Road has various curvatures which limit pedestrian
visibility of oncoming traffic; and
WHEREAS, vehicles operating at speeds greater than 30 miles per hour pose
a risk to the health, safety and welfare of pedestrians; and
WHEREAS, Cedar Lake Road between Highway 100 and the Jewish Community
Center' is presently speed zoned at 40 miles per hour; and
IIPTHEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that the City Council of the City of St. Louis Pa'rk'
Minnesota, hereby requests the Commissioner of the Minnesota Department of
Transportation, pursuant to Minnesota Statute Section 169.14, Subd. 5, to study
the need for the establishment of a 30 mile per hour speed zone on Cedar Lake
Road between Highway 100 and the Jewish Community Center.
Adopted by the City Council August 27, 1979.
Attest:
ty Clerk % (25/C1414414.4")
Reviewed for adm istration: Approved as to form and legality:
City Attorney