RES 1970-147 - 00009820188
RESOLUTION NO. 147 -1970
RESOLUTION REGARDING SPEED LIMIT AND TRAFFIC SAFETY ON OSBORNE ROAD
(COUNTY ROAD NO. 8)
WHEREAS, Osborne Road (County Road No. 8) borders the northern boundary
of the City of Fridley, and
WHEREAS, Woodcrest Elementary School, Prince of Peace Parochial School,
Unity Hospital and the Fridley Medical Center are located along Osborne Road,
and
WHEREAS, there have been serious accidents, including a recent fatality on
Osborne Road, and
WHEREAS, the City Council of the City of Fridley recognizes the problems
along Osborne Road, and
WHEREAS, the City Council of the City of Fridley has taken action to reduce
traffic hazards on Osborne Road by setting a public hearing for August 10,
1970, on the sidewalk installation on the south side of Osborne Road.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, by the City Council of the City of Fridley
that:
1. That Fridley City Council is opposed to the action of the State
Highway Commissioner causing the speed on Osborne Road to be
raised from 30 M.P.H. to 40 M.P.H. and requests that immediate
action be taken to restore the speed limit to 30 M.P.H.
2. That additional traffic control devices and other appropriate
measures be taken by the Anoka County Highway Department and
Minnesota Highway Department to increase the pedestrian and
traffic safety on this road.
3. That the City Council be advised before any speed limits are
changed by the County and the State Highway Department within
the corporate limits of the City of Fridley.
ALSO, BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that the City Manager is hereby directed
to furnish copies of the Resolution to the appropriate County and State
officials.
PASSED AND ADOPTED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF FRIDLEY THIS 3RD
DAY OF AUGUST, 1970. {I L
\ YOR - JACK 0`. KIRKHAM
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