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9.a) Request for Speed Limit Study, 185th St. N. Meeting Date: 10/19/2010 Agenda Item: � /` �. City Council Agenda Report City of Scandia 14727 209`h St. North Scandia, MN 55073 (651) 433-2274 Action Requested: Consider a petition from residents of 185`" St. N. (between Olinda Trail/CR3 and Old Marine Trail) requesting a 25 mph (mile-per-hour) speed limit. Deadline/ Timeline: N/A Background: • The attached petition was signed by residents of all homes fronting on the approximately l.25-mile gravel road. • The City does not have the authority to set speed limits,but may request the Minnesota Department of Transportation (MnDOT) to conduct a study to detertnine the reasonable and safe speed limit. A speed limit less than the statutory limit (55 mph on this rural road) may be posted only if authorized by MnDOT. • Larry Engstrom, the resident bringing the petition, indicated that there had been a previous petition to lower speeds on this road. Staff found a 2002 request to the Town Board, which was submitted to MnDOT, for a study to consider lowering the speed limit to 30 mph. There was nothing in the file to indicate the disposition of this request. • Staff obtained records from MnDOT documenting that in 2003 the Township was authorized to post a 45 mph speed limit for the entire length of the roadway. The signs were never posted and there are no records indicating why not. • Staff briefly reviewed this matter with City Engineer Paul Hornby, who reviewed the study data from 2003. He advised that it is possible that a new MnDOT review of this roadway could result in a determination that the statutory 55 mph speed limit is appropriate. MnDOT could revoke the authorization for the 45 mph limit. He also advised that the lowest local speed limit possible would be 30 mph, given that Scandia does not meet the criteria for posting local streets with a 25 mph limit. Recommendation: The Council could, as requested by the residents, ask MnDOT to perform a speed limit study on 185th Street. There is a risk that the Page 1 of 2 10/13/10 speed limit might be raised rather than lowered. Alternatively, the city could post the 45 mph speed limit signs as authorized in 2003. Attachments/ • Petition dated October 5, 2010 Materials provided: . Location map • Petition dated October 11, 2002 • Letter to MnDOT dated November 14, 2002 • Letter from MnDOT dated June 12, 2003 • MnDOT Local Street or Highway Speed Limit Authorization for 185`" St. N., dated July 15, 2003 Contact(s): Larry Engstrom, (651) 433-3249 Prepared by: Anne Hurlburt, Administrator (185`"St Speed Limit) Page 2 of 2 10/13/10 RECEtVED '`t��'�" I � � OC1 �5 201(� CITYOFSCANDIA 25 MPH Speed Limit Request Residents on 185�h St., Marine on the St. Croix, City of Scandia. This being our 2°a or 3rd attempt to regulate traffic speeds on said gravel road to 25 MPH, as other roads in the city of Scandia and May township are listed, such as 177�h St., located south of 185th St. and many more in the area. The last time we were turned down because we did not have enough residents on 185th St. there is only one resident on 177th—MARKED 25MPH! Reasons for a 25MPH Speed Limit: (1.)6 Children riding bikes and walking to the school bus that live on 185`h St. (2.)Elderly person with poor eyesight crossing 185�h St. to get his mail. (3.)There have been two rollovers in the past two years causing damage to road signs and Telephone Company terminal box which has not been replaced yet. The DOT, "Department. of Transportation",will not act on this item until the city gives approval. The signs we have now are caution signs that are not enforceable. 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N. �' Si.N. � G1 _� � �'6 � W < L.Ciji¢ Ol0 � � � AIARR:E �'U � rAA'( Oy 3 � � � 18 fq 5T. � J � 4 F W 4 N, Z W W K u Y O 1 5t� St. N Big Marine Lake ; .., �, .. .. .� .� � .. .. .. .. �, ... .. ... .. .. � �—� �—' � � I � �<0 ►�4RINE� l Hq�� ie?�d a d �j 'k � i i ST � 4� � � OSSaU�I rAq/ N. — — — — � - - - - - - - - - - - - '- - - - - - '- - - - - - - - - N i O I � J K ✓ � ' Y a 1TTih ST. I V z I,/ 175ih ST. N. v V New Scandia Township Residents of 185'h St. North, New Scandia Township Board October 19, 2002 14727 209�' Street Scandia, Minnesota 55073 Members of the New Scandia Township Board: This petition is a request to update/install/enforce 30 MPH speed zone signs on 185tn St. North from County Road 3 to Old Marine Road. The last two years has brought ; an increased usage of this road from nonresidents traveling at speeds much higher than the 30 MPH posted limit. Coupled with the expansion of our neighborhood's population of young children this is a situation ripe for a tragic accident. Before something like this happens we ask that you take action on this matter in the nearest future as the old "Caution Children" signs are not doing the job. Sincerely, The residents of 185�' St. North, New Scandia Township � �. � � �� , � . � �,� �,; I �'`� �� , , 2. � _ / o � � .- : ; � 3. A�`I I� [i� � f `"�t ��VY�. � � A / : r ; ,/: / / ) -G � i 4. " � rY; �. � (. � � 5. vf�z.��.,.�� . � �i`� � U �_ � g. _� I D S�l � i ' 7. � ��'� ��`� I`��t�.." � , i 8. � 9. _ 10. � 11. I I� 12. � � 1 I �� . � �;� ;��, �� TOWN OF NEW SCANDIA 14727 209th St. North, P.O. Box 128 Scandia, Minnesota 55073 (65I) 433-22�4 November 14, 2002 Mr. Ed Brown Traffic Studies Supervisor MN/DOT Metro Division 1500 West County Road B-2 Roseville,MN 55113 Dear Mr. Brown: Enclosed is a copy of the Resolution Number 11-OS-02 for an 30 MPH speed limit on 185�' Street going east from Olinda TraiUCounty Road 3 to Old Marine Trail. The resolution was adopted on November 5,2002. I have also enclosed the petition presented by residents on 18�' Street. If you any questions please do not hesitate to contact Dolores at 651-433-2274. Sincerely, � Dolores Pe son � New Scandia Township Clerk Enclosures: i - . . _ , ��1NESOr7 I � � Minnesota Department of Transportation i �� y�� Metropolitan Division � oF'""� Waters Edge ! 1500 West County Road B2 Roseville, MN 55113 June 12, 2003 Dolores Peterson New Scandia Township Cierk 14727 209lh St. North, P.O. Box 128 Scandia, Minnesota 55073 Re: Speed Zoning � 185�' Street North Dear Ms. Peterson, We have completed an engineering and traffic investigation to determine reasonable and safe speed limits for 185�' Street North as requested in your letter to Ed Brown, dated November 14, 2002 and City Council resolution 11-05-02-02. Based on the investigation results and as Colleen Larson discussed with you previously, we have recommended authorization of the following speed limit for 185`h Street North: 45 mph - between the intersection with CSAH 3 (Olinda Trail North) and the intersection with Old Marine Trail North. i Mn/DOT's Office of Traffic Engineering in St Paul is currently reviewing our recommendation,and will make the final speed limit determination. You will be informed of their decision. Before posting speed limits authorized as a result of this study,we suggest a routine review i of 185�' Street North to ensure all necessary signs are in place, visible, in good condition, and in conformance with the Minnesota Manual on Uniform Traffic Control Devices. When making the review, special attention should be given to warning and advisory speed signing for any locations where the authorized speed limit cannot be safely maintained, and to other traffic control devices which could be impacted by a change in the posted speed limit. As Colleen discussed with you, we noted that you have twisted end treatments on the ; guardrail. These end treatments are appropriate for speeds up to 40 mph. You may want ! to consider installing end treatments appropriate for higher speeds. � , i i i i I ; . � An equal opportunity employer � � ; . , i ' - - i i i j Deiores Peterson June 12, 2003 Page 2 Please direct any questions regarding our recommendations to Colleen(651-634-2144)or Ed Brown (651-634-2372) at the above address. Sincerely, ' ��i J�� David B. Engstrom, P.E. Division Traffic Engineer DE:CL � I l i � i � . ' � I f � i � ��0� . Mn/DOT 29213 (12-78) ,��t� : �' OFTP� I STATE OF MINNESOTA DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION Page lof l Page(s) ' � LOCAL STREET OR HIGHWAY SPEED LIMIT AUTHORIZATION Road Authority New Scandia To�mship(Chisago County) Date Jut 13,2003 Road Name or No. I 85 Street North ; Termini of Zone: From County State Aid High�vay 3 (Olinda Trail North) To Old Marine Trail North Date of Request ' November 5,2002 As authorized in Minnesota Statutes, Section 169.14, it is hereby ordered that the following speed limits are approved and shall be put into effect on the described roadway or sections thereof. 45 miles per hour between the intersection with County State Aid Highway 3 (Olinda Trail North)and the intersection with Old Marine Trail North � i NOTE: The speed limits, described in this authorization,are authorized contingent upon�urves and hazards being signed with the appropriate advance curve or warning signs,including appropriate speed advisory plates. ; The roadway described shall be reviewed for traffic control devices impacted by the authorized speed limits before posting the signs. Vi�arning signs and speed limit signs shall be in accordance with the i Minnesota Manual on Uniform Traffic Control Devices. The speed limits,described in this authorization, are based on roadway conditions on the date of tliis authorization. Changes in roadway alignment, grade, or paving the gravel surface shall void this authorization. r (I)White-Road Authority M DOT Authorized S' ature (1)Pink-Central Office T7affic (i)Blue-District Traffic Engineer for Road Authority uso only Date traffic conirol devices chan ed im lementin this authorization Month-Day-Year Signature Title TE4.doc