HomeMy WebLinkAbout1983-108 CCRMember Gene Lhotka introduced the following resolution and
moved its adoption:
RESOLUTION NO. 83 -108
RESOLUTION REQUESTING THE MINNESOTA COMMISSIONER OF
TRANSPORTATION TO APPROVE A REDUCTION OF THE SPEED LIMIT
ON 69TH AVENUE NORTH FROM SHINGLE CREEK PARKWAY TO HUMBOLDT
AVENUE NORTH
WHEREAS, the existing posted speed limit on 69th Avenue North between
Shingle Creek Parkway and Humboldt Avenue North is 40 miles per hour; and
WHEREAS, it is the opinion of the Brooklyn Center City Council that
a 40 miles per hour speed limit is excessive and constitutes a hazard for
pedestrians and bicyclists on 69th Avenue or crossing 69th Avenue; and
WHEREAS, the posted speed limit on 69th Avenue Westerly of Shingle
Creek Parkway is 30 miles per hour and the posted speed limit on 69th Avenue
Easterly of Humboldt Avenue is 35 miles per hour:
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL of the City of
Brooklyn Center, Minnesota that the Minnesota Commissioner of Transportation
is hereby requested to conduct a speed and hazard survey and to approve a
reduction in the posted speed limit on 69th Avenue between Shingle Creek Parkway
and Humboldt Avenue North.
ATTEST:
July 25, 1983
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The motion for the adoption of the foregoing resolution was duly seconded by
member Celia Scott and upon vote being taken thereon, the following
voted in favor thereof: Dean Nyquist, Gene Lhotka, Celia Scott, Bill Hawes,
and Rich Theis;
and the following voted against the same: none,
whereupon said resolution was declared duly passed and adopted.