RES 1971-67 - 00009149RESOLUTION NO. 67 -1971
RESOLUTION REQUESTING COMMISSIONER OF HIGHWAYS, STATE OF MINNESOTA
TO MAKE A TRAFFIC INVESTIGATION AND DETERMINE A REASONABLE AND SAFE
SPEED LIMIT ON 73RD AVENUE NORTHEAST
WHEREAS, the Minnesota Highway Department has raised the speed limit
from 30 miles per hour to 40 miles per hour on Osborne Road (County Road
8), which borders the north boundary of Fridley; and
WHEREAS, Woodcrest Elementary School, Prince of Peach Parochial School,
Unity Hospital and the Fridley Medical Center are located along Osborne
Road; and
WHEREAS, the City Council of the City of Fridley recognized the problems
along Osborne Road; and
WHEREAS, 73rd Avenue between T.H. #47 (University Avenue) and T.H. #65,
for the most part, has two separate roads serving the industrial and
residential areas; and
WHEREAS, it might be possible to relieve some of the pressure on Osborne
Road by making use of 73rd Avenue.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the City Council of the City of Fridley
that the Commissioner of Highways, State of Minnesota, is hereby requested
to make a traffic investigation to determine a reasonable and safe speed
limit on 73rd Avenue (the roadway serving industry) between T.H. #47
(University Avenue) and T.H. #65, along with any additional needed safety
devices.
ADOPTED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF FRIDLEY THIS 21ST DAY OF
JUNE, 1971.
MAYOR - JACK O. KIRKHAM
ATTEST:
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CITY CLE ice- MARVIN C. BRUNSELL
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