HomeMy WebLinkAbout18-130 - ADMIN Resolution - City Council - 2018/09/04Resolution No. 18-130
Authorize school zone speed limit on Joppa Avenue
t from W. 28th Street to Sunset Boulevard
Traffic Study No. 701
Whereas, pursuant to state statute, local authorities may establish a school zone speed
limit upon the basis of an engineering and traffic investigation; and
Whereas, such school zone speed limits shall be in effect when children are present; and
Whereas, the City of St. Louis Park, Minnesota received a request for a school zone speed
limit on Joppa Avenue adjacent to Torah Academy; and
Whereas, a school zone speed limit study was conducted and a school zone speed limit
was recommended for Joppa Avenue adjacent to Torah Academy; and
Whereas, city staff met with Torah Academy staff to understand their concerns and
impacts; and
Whereas, the City of 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 by the City Council of the City of St. Louis Park, Minnesota,
that the Engineering Director is hereby authorized to do the following:
II a 20 mile per hour (mph) school zone speed limit on Joppa Avenue from W.
Street to Sunset Boulevard.
Reviewed flor administration: Adopted by the City Council September 4, 2018
ning, City Manager
Attest: