HomeMy WebLinkAbout21-111 - ADMIN Resolution - City Council - 2021/09/20Resolution No. 21-111
Resolution approving joint powers agreement with the City of Edina to establish
speed limits on shared local streets
Whereas, Sec. 30-46 of the St. Louis Park City Code clarifies that the city engineer may
establish speed limits for city streets under the city’s jurisdiction through Minnesota Statutes
Section 169.14; and,
Whereas, Sec. 26-7, Article I of the Edina City Code clarifies that the city engineer may
establish speed limits for city streets under the city’s jurisdiction through Minnesota Statutes
Section 169.14; and,
Whereas, many local streets in the Minikahda Vista, Browndale, and Brookside
neighborhoods are crossed by the municipal limit between the City of Edina and the City of St.
Louis Park; and,
Whereas, lower traffic speeds reduce both the likelihood and severity of crashes; and,
Whereas, the current speed limits do not reflect the expectations of residents, d rivers,
and other road users. The current speed limit is higher than most drivers are comfortable
traveling, and lowering it will support safety on those streets; and,
Whereas, it is recommended that the City of Edina and the City of St. Louis Park enter into
an agreement for speed limits on shared local streets to provide clear and consistent
information to the traveling public; and,
Whereas, the City Council of the City of St. Louis Park deems it proper and in the public
interest to enter into an agreement with the City of Edina to establish the speed limit for shared
local streets; and,
Whereas, St. Louis Park is committed to providing a variety of options for people to make
their way around the city comfortably, safely, and reliably.
Now therefore be it resolved, the mayor and city manager are hereby authorized and
directed for and on behalf of the city to execute and enter into an agreement with the City of
Edina for speed limits on shared local streets.
Reviewed for administration: Adopted by the City Council September 20, 2021
Kim Keller, city manager Jake Spano, mayor
Attest:
Melissa Kennedy, city clerk
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