Res 1999-46 RESOLUTION NO. 46- 1999
RESOLUTION OPPOSING THE PROPOSED SPEED LIMIT INCREASE BY THE
MINNESOTA DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION ON TRUNK HIGHWAY 47
FROM 68TH AVENUE NE TO 45TH AVENUE NE
WHEREAS, Trunk Highway 47 from 68th Avenue to 45th Avenue is located within the City of
Fridley, Minnesota, and
WHEREAS, the neighborhoods on either side of this stretch of highway are composed of
residential property along with a number of schools, small businesses, and churches, and
WHEREAS, the City of Fridley recognizes its responsibility to try and safeguard the residents
and those who work and travel within its' borders, and
WHEREAS, the proposed increase in the speed limits on Trunk Highway 47 would have an
adverse impact on the safety of those using that highway, and
WHEREAS, there is no apparent public good served by an increase in the speed limit on
Highway 47 from 68th Avenue to 45th Avenue.
iii NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, That the City Council of the City of Fridley,
Minnesota opposes the increase in the speed limit as proposed by the Minnesota Department of
Transportation, on Trunk Highway 47 from 68th Avenue NE to 45th Avenue NE, within the
borders of the City of Fridley.
PASSED AND ADOPTED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF FRIDLEY THIS
28TH DAY OF JUNE, 1999.
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ATTEST:
DEBRA A. SKOG. -CITY CLERK