RES 1979-16 - 0000665220
RESOLUTION NO. 16 - 1979
A RESOLUTION REQUESTING MINNESOTA DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION
TO REDUCE THE SPEED LIMIT ON TH 47 FROM MISSISSIPPI STREET TO THE
NORTH FRIDLEY CITY LIMITS FROM 55 MPH TO 45 MPH
WHEREAS, Trunk Highway 47 (University Avenue) is under the juris-
diction of the State of Minnesota; and
WHEREAS, there have been a number of accidents along this trunk
highway within the City of Fridley; and
WHEREAS, there is currently an unsignalized intersection of Trunk
Highway 47 at 69th Avenue which causes great difficulty to the residents
on the east and west sides of the trunk highway when trying to enter
onto the highway; and
WHEREAS, besides the Fridley residents living on both sides of the
trunk highway trying to gain access onto the highway, there is also a
county ice arena, causing a great deal of vehicular congestion in trying
to gain access onto the highway; and
WHEREAS, the City of Fridley has, over the past years, endeavored
to convince the Minnesota Department of Transportation of the need for
a signal at this intersection; and
WHEREAS, to date the Department of Transportation has, while acknowl-
edging the need, maintained the position that there are other intersections
within the metropolitan area which are in greater need of signalization.
WHEREAS, the speed limit existing on TH 47 from Mississippi Street to
the south Fridley city limits is 45 MPH.
NOW THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, by the City Council of the City of
Fridley, that the Minnesota Department of Transportation be requested to
reduce the speed limit on Trunk Highway 47 from Mississippi Street to the
north Fridley city limits from 55 MPH to 45 MPH in an attempt to reduce
the incidence of accidents, especially at its intersection with 69th
Avenue.
ADOPTED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF FRIDLEY THIS 5TH DAY OF
FEBRUARY, 1979.
ATTEST:
1AA
CITY CLERK - MARVIN C. BRUNSELL
MAYOR - WILLIAM J. NEE
CIS
7