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-ARDEN HILLS CITY OF ARDEN HILLS COUNTY OF RAMSEY STATE OF MINNESOTA RESOLUTION NO. 2022-049 RESOLUTION ADOPTING 25 MPH SPEED LIMIT SIGN PLAN FOR ROADWAYS UNDER CITY JURISDICTION WHEREAS,beginning in 2019 authority was given to cities to adopt a reduced speed limit of 25 mph on residential roadways under city jurisdiction per Minnesota Statute 169.14; and WHEREAS, speed limit changes are to be implemented in a consistent and understandable manner, develop procedures to set limits, consider national guidance and studies and effectively communicate the change, and WHEREAS, the City of Arden Hills studied streets under the City's jurisdiction, developed a map of city streets and speed limits, determined the appropriateness of a speed limit change, discussed and communicated speed limit changes effectively, and in public settings, and WHEREAS, the City of Arden Hills, as a safe, sustainable and walkable community, understands that lowering speed limits will provide for safer streets and reduce the likelihood of death or life- changing injuries; and WHEREAS,the City of Arden Hills developed a city-wide map showing streets where the 25 MPH speed limits will be in effect, and approximate speed limit sign locations. NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED the City Council of the City of Arden Hills accept the City of Arden Hills 25 MPH Speed Limit Sign Plan showing a reduced speed limit for city jurisdiction roadways of 25 mph, with the intent of amending the City Ordinance to establish the city-wide 25 MPH speed limit, with an effective date of February 1, 2023. ADOPTED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF ARDEN HILLS THIS 24TH DAY OF OCTOBER, 2022. David Grant, Mayor ATTEST: Ju a anson, City Clerk To view the final document, access adopted Resolutions via Arden Hills Public Laserfiche Weblink by visiting cityofardenhills.org and clicking on Archived Documents under Helpful Links on our main webpage.