07-14 Resolution No. 11750
RESOLUTION NO. 11750
RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE DESIGNATION OF LYNDALE AVENUE FROM
THND
77 STREET TO 62 STREET AS AN URBAN DISTRICT AND THE INSTALLATION
OF 30MPH SPEED LIMIT SIGNS ALONG THE CORRIDOR IN THE CITY OF
RICHFIELD
WHEREAS, the Lyndale Avenue corridor from 66th Street to 77th Street was
reconstructed in 2019 and finished in 2020; and
WHEREAS, Lyndale Ave from 62nd St to 66th St is planned for a lane
reconfiguration in 2022; and
WHEREAS, the intent behind both projects is to improve the public infrastructure
and increase safety by reducing speed along the corridor; and
WHEREAS, Lyndale Ave from 77th Street to 62nd Street is approximately 1.85
miles or 9800 feet and there are more than 125 businesses and residential properties
along the corridor which is well within the required minimum 100’ interval spacing with
around 80’ interval spacing on average; and
WHEREAS, the Lyndale Avenue corridor meets the requirements of Minnesota
Statutes, section 169.14, for designation as an urban district and a speed limit of
30mph.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the City Council of the City of
Richfield, Minnesota, as follows:
1.Lyndale Avenue from 77th Street to 62nd Street is designated as an urban
district; and
2.The speed limit shall be set at 30mph as allowed for in urban districts and
signs shall be installed along the corridor indicating the 30mph limit.
Adopted by the City Council of the City of Richfield, Minnesota this 14th day of
July, 2020.
Maria Regan Gonzalez, Mayor
ATTEST:
Elizabeth VanHoose, City Clerk