RES 1989-47 - 000042080
RESOLUTION M. 47 - 1989
RESOIITPICH RHQUESfING THE COUNTY OF ANOKA TO REDUCE THE SPEED LIMIT
ON MISSISSIPPI STREET FROM TRUNK HIGHWAY 47 (UNIVERSITY AVENUE) TO
TRUNK HIGHWAY 65 (CENTRAL AVENUE)
WHEREAS, Mississippi Street is under the jurisdiction of the County of Anoka; and
WHEREAS, the posted speed limit on Mississippi Street from Trunk Highway 47 (University Avenue)
to Trunk Highway 65 (Central Avenue) is 35 miles per hour; and
WHEREAS, Hayes Elementary School is located on Mississippi Street between Trunk Highway 47 and
Trunk Highway 65; and
WHEREAS, certain citizens of Fridley and members of the Hayes School Parent Teacher
Organization have expressed concerns about the safety of children crossing Mississippi Street,
especially given the increased traffic due to construction on Interstate Highway 694.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the City Council of the City of Fridley, that the County of
Anoka be requested to reduce the speed limit on Mississippi Street between Tank Highway 47
(University Avenue) and Trunk Highway 65 (Central Avenue) in order to provide greater safety
for school children attending Hayes Elementary School.
PASSED AND ADOPTED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF FRIDIEY THIS 51H DAY OF JUNE, 1989
ATTEST:
SHIRLE CITY
WILLIAM J. NEE - MA t, -