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RESOLUTION NO. 9544
RESOLUTION REQUESTING THE MINNESOTA DEPARTMENT OF
TRANSPORTATION (MN/DOT) INVESTIGATE THE SPEED ZONE ON 76TH STREET
WEST IN RICHFIELD, MN BETWEEN THE 1-35W NB RAMP AND PENN AVENUE.
WHEREAS, the recent reconstruction of 76th Street between 1-35W Northbound
ramp and Penn Avenue has produced a widened road with protected left-turn lanes and a
raised median to increase safety; and
WHEREAS, the existing speed limit on this segment of 76th Street appears to be
posted unreasonably low; and
WHEREAS, safety and well being of the citizens of Richfield and the motoring
public is enhanced when speed limits on a road are consistent with safe operating speeds.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the City Council of Richfield,
Minnesota, as follows:
A request be submitted to MnDOT to investigate the speed zone on 76th Street
between 1-35W Northbound Ramp and Penn Avenue to ensure that it is posted at a
reasonable and safe speed to protect the citizens of Richfield and the motoring public.
Adopted by the City Council of the City of Richfield, Minnesota this 23rd day of
November, 2004.
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