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ARDEN HILLS CITY COUNCIL WORK SESSION—FEBRUARY 22, 2022 5 <br /> Councilmember Radziej questioned if Lake Johanna Boulevard could have a reduced speed <br /> limit. <br /> City Administrator Perrault commented that Lake Johanna Boulevard is a County Road and <br /> outside of our jurisdiction, but Ramsey County is studying this road. <br /> Councilmember Holmes anticipated residents would be disappointed if Lake Valentine Road and <br /> Snelling Avenue were not reduced to 25 MPH given the high level of traffic along these <br /> roadways. <br /> Mr. Morast stated there may not be a process in place at this time, but it may be able to be done <br /> in the future. He indicated more engineering would have to be done before the speeds along these <br /> roadways could be adjusted. <br /> Further discussion ensued regarding the speed limits along Lake Valentine Road and Snelling <br /> Avenue. <br /> Councilmember Holmes recommended no speeds be adjusted until all the roads in the City can <br /> be included. She feared it would be confusing if some roads, but not all roads were lowered at <br /> this time. <br /> Mr. Morast stated he can speak to several traffic engineers to see if it would be appropriate to <br /> adjust the speed limit along Snelling Avenue and Lake Valentine Road. He noted these were <br /> MSA roads and they would require further investigation. <br /> Councilmember Holden agreed the speed along Lake Valentine Road should be reduced to 25 <br /> MPH, especially because this roadway was mostly residential and went past a school. <br /> Councilmember Holmes recommended staff further investigate lowering the speed along Lake <br /> Valentine Road and Snelling Avenue and report back to the Council. <br /> Mayor Grant asked whose approval was needed to change the speed limit along these two <br /> roadways. <br /> Mr. Morast reported the speed limit for these two roadways could be changed by the City <br /> Council. He stated he could further analyze these roadways and noted the City Council could <br /> make a determination regarding these two roadways. <br /> Councilmember Scott indicated he was in favor of changing the speed limit on residential streets. <br /> He explained he was less concerned with the MSA roads, including Snelling Avenue North. <br /> Councilmember Radziej commented he was new to this discussion. He asked how long it would <br /> take Mr. Morast to investigate Lake Valentine Road and Snelling Avenue. <br /> Mr. Morast indicated he would like to speak with the City Attorney and see if enforcement <br /> would be a concern for these two roadways. He stated once that was coordinated he could get <br /> information back to City staff and the Councilmembers. <br />