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DATE: SEPTEMBER 14, 1989
TO: MAYOR & COUIVCILMEM$ERS
C1Q ADPIINISTRATOR JILK
FROM: CITY ENGINEEP�/FUBLIC WORKS DIRECTOR HEFT
RE: ITEMS FOR THE SEPTEMBER 19, I989 REGULAR GOUNGIL MEETING
CONSENT AGENDA
Request Speed Study for Shannon Parkway and Connemara Trai1
This item consist of adopting the attached resolution requesting the CommisSioner
of Transportation to conduct the speed study for portions of Shannon Parkway and
Connemara Trail. This memo explains a brief explanation as to the need for the
study and recommendations for Council action.
Because Shannon Parkway north of 145th Street is quite wide open at this time,
the speed limit on that roadway is based upon State Statute. This means the
speed limit currently is whatever is safe and reasonahle up to a maximum of 55
� m.p.h. Also in accordance with State law, the Commissioner of Transportation is
tlze orily entity authorized to set speed limits other than those being set by
State Statutes. The attached resolution is for Council to adopt to officially
request a speed study be performed to determine the speed limit for Shannon
Parkway north .of 145th Street and Connemara Trail east af Diamond Path.
Recommended action for Council to take is for Council to adopt the attached
resolu�ion authorizing the request for a speed s�Cudy on portions of Shannon
Parkway and Gonnemara Trail.
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CITY OF ROSEMOt3N'T
RESOLUTION 1989 -
A RES�LUTION REQUESTING THE COMMISSIONER OF TRANSPORTION
TO CONDUCT A SPEED STUDY FOR PORTIONS OF
SHANNON PAkKWAY AND CONNEMARA TRAIL
WHEREAS, State law authorizes only the Commissioner of Transportation to set
speed limits along public streets and highways that don't fall under the "Urban"
classification; and
WHEREAS, Shannon Parkway (S.A.P. 2Q8-106-44) and Connemara Trail ES.A.P. 208-104-
02) are two such streets recently built at a design speed of 30 mph to
accommodate traffic resulting from the Gity's recent growth; and
WIiEREAS, the c�ty of Rosemount is concerned for safety of its residents
travelling these streets.
NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED by the City Council of the City of Rosemount,
Piinnesota:
The Commissioner of Transportation authorize speed studies on the follawing
streetst
1. Shannon Parkway from 145th Street West to 137th Street West.
2. Connemara Trail from Diamond Path to Shannon Parkway.
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ADOPTED this 19th day of September, L989.
Ro11an Hoke, riayor
ATTEST:
Stephan Ji1k, Administrator/Clerk