HomeMy WebLinkAboutResolution No. 2011-133R W 70th Speed Limit 25MPH RESOLUTION NO. 2011-133R
DESIGNATING WEST 70TH STREET
BETWEEN MINNESOTA STATE HIGHWAY 100 AND FRANCE AVENUE
A BICYCLE ROUTE
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DESIGNATES A 25 MPH SPEED LIMIT
WHEREAS, the City Council adopted Resolution No. 2009-107 receiving the feasibility report
for roadway improvements for West 70th Street at the December 1, 2009 City Council meeting; and
WHEREAS, the City Council adopted Resolution No. 2009-113 ordering improvements for
West 70th Street at the December 15, 2009 City Council meeting; and
WHEREAS, the City Council directed staff to implement bike lanes along the corridor at the
December 15, 2009 City Council meeting; and
WHEREAS, State Statute 160.263 Subd. 4 provides that the City Council may designate a
safe speed for any street or highway under its authority upon which is has established a bicycle lane
provided that such safe speed shall not be lower than 25 miles per hour; and
NOW THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, that the City Council of the City of Edina, designates
bicycle lanes on West 70th Street between Minnesota State Highway 100 and France Avenue
(County Road 17), designates the speed limit on this section of roadway as 25 miles per hour, and
authorizes the re-signing of the speed limit signs on this section of roadway from 30 mph to 25 mph.
Dated: December 20, 2011
Attest:
Debra A. Mangen, Cit ClerW James B. Hovland, Mayor
STATE OF MINNESOTA)
COUNTY OF HENNEPIN) SS
CITY OF EDINA )
CERTIFICATE OF CITY CLERK
I, the undersigned duly appointed and acting City Clerk for the City of Edina do hereby certify that
the attached and foregoing Resolution was duly adopted by the Edina City Council at its Regular
Meeting of December 20, 2011, and as recorded in the Minutes of said Regular Meeting.
WITNESS my hand and seal of said City this day of 20_
City Clerk
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