HomeMy WebLinkAbout13-076CITY OF LAKEVILLE
RESOLUTION NO: 13 -76
A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE REDUCTION OF MAXIMUM SPEED LIMIT
ALONG A HIGHWAY WORK ZONE IN CONJUNCTION WITH THE KENRICK AVENUE
AND 19ST" STREET TRAIL PROJECT
S.A.P. 188-118-004
WHEREAS, The City of Lakeville has commenced construction of the Kenrick Avenue
and 195' Street Trail Project east of and adjacent to Kenrick Avenue, between the
northbound I -35 off ramp and 205' Street West;
WHEREAS, The Contractor and On -Site Field Representatives for the project have
raised concerns regarding worker safety along Kenrick Avenue due to the proximity
of the work to the traveled roadway surface and the existing posted speed limit;
WHEREAS, Minnesota Statutes Section 164.14, Subd. 5d. allows the governing road
authority to authorize the reduction of maximum speed limits in highway work zones
without an engineering and traffic investigation.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, by the City Council of the City of Lakeville:
1) the City of Lakeville authorizes the reduction of the maximum speed limit along
Kenrick Avenue, adjacent to the Kenrick Avenue and 195' Street Trail Project
until construction associated with the project is completed or December 1, 2013,
whichever comes first; and
2) the City Council authorizes a reduction in the established speed limit of not more
than 15 miles per hour; and
3) the City of Lakeville authorizes that the work zone speed limit shall be effective
upon erection of appropriate signage; and
4) the City of Lakeville authorizes that the speed zone signage shall only be posted in
the traffic control zone during continuous worker activity while performing
construction or maintenance; and
5) the City of Lakeville authorizes that the work zone signage must be removed or
covered when they are not required;
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APPROVED AND ADOPTED this 16 day of September, 2013.
CITY OF LAKEVILLE
Matt. ttle, Mayo
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Charlene Friedges, City