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