HomeMy WebLinkAboutResolution No. 2021-70 JPA with SLP Speed LimitsRESOLUTION NO. 2021-70
APPROVING THE JOINT POWERS AGREEMENT
BETWEEN THE CITY OF EDINA AND THE CITY OF ST. LOUIS PARK
ESTABLISHING SPEED LIMITS ON SHARED STREETS
WHEREAS, the statutory speed limit for urban districts is 30 miles per hour (mph); and
WHEREAS, Minn. Stat. § 169.14 Subd. 5h permits cities to establish speed limits for streets under their jurisdiction; and
WHEREAS, the corporate limit between the City of Edina and the City of St. Louis Park intersects multiple streets under
their jurisdiction; and
WHEREAS, Minn. Stat. § 471.59 authorizes two or more government agencies to enter into agreements to jointly or
cooperatively exercise any power common to the contracting parties or any similar power; and
WHEREAS, the City of Edina and the City of St. Louis Park desire to reduce speed limits on their respective local streets to
promote safety for all modes of transportation;
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, the City Council approve t ie Joint Powers Agreement between the City of
Edina and the City of St. Louis Park to establish speed limits on shared streets. 1
I Adopte. P of Sit, tuber, 2021.
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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 September 9, 2021 and as
recorded in the Minutes of said Regular Meeting.
WITNESS my hand and seal of said City this day of , 2021.
City Clerk
ENGINEERING DEPARTMENT
7450 Metro Boulevard • Edina, Minnesota 55439
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