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ARDEN HILLS CITY COUNCIL—OCTOBER 24, 2022 6 <br /> Public Works Director/City Engineer Swearingen estimated the City would spend $4,000 for <br /> new 25 MPH signs. <br /> Mayor Grant commented on how the demographics of Arden Hills was turning over and there <br /> were now more young families with children. He stated this was another good reason to reduce <br /> the residential speed limit to 25 MPH. <br /> Councilmember Holmes recommended an article be placed in the City newsletter letting <br /> residents know the new speed limit would go into effect in February of 2023. She suggested <br /> information also be posted on the City's website. <br /> Mayor Grant asked when the new speed limit signs would be posted. <br /> Public Works Director/City Engineer Swearingen commented with the final plans in place, he <br /> could order the sign materials and the signs would be posted this winter. <br /> Councilmember Radziej stated he found the 25 MPH speed limit to be annoying in other <br /> communities. While he understood safety was paramount this was something he would be voting <br /> against. <br /> MOTION: Councilmember Holden moved and Councilmember Holmes seconded a <br /> motion to adopt Resolution #2022-051 —Adopting 25 MPH Speed Limit Sign <br /> Plan for Roadways Under City Jurisdiction. <br /> Councilmember Holden stated she believed lowering the speed limit would assist with slowing <br /> traffic in residential neighborhoods. <br /> Mayor Grant requested staff review a map of the City noting which roadways would have the <br /> speed limit adjusted. <br /> Mr. Morris reviewed a City map noting the roadways that would have the speed limit reduced to <br /> 25 MPH. It was noted the City would not be able to lower the speed on any County roadway such <br /> as Lake Johanna Boulevard,New Brighton Road, Highway 96, and County Road E. <br /> The motion to adopt Resolution #2022-051 carried 4-1 (Councilmember <br /> Radziei opposed). <br /> 12. COUNCIL COMMENTS <br /> Councilmember Holmes thanked the Arden Hills Foundation for their donation to the Pumpkin <br /> Hunt. <br /> Councilmember Holmes stated she fully supported changing the speed limit to 25 MPH. <br /> Councilmember Holden asked if staff had received the Fernwood channel borings. <br />