HomeMy WebLinkAboutCity Council Resolution 1993-170CITY OF PLYMOUTH
RESOLUTION NO. 93-170
ESTABLISHING A SCHOOL SPEED LIMIT AND
AUTHORIZING FLASHING BEACONS
PLYMOUTH CREEK ELEMENTARY SCHOOL
CITY PROJECT NO. 303
WHEREAS, at the request of the Principal of Plymouth Creek Elementary
School, meetings have been held with City staff, school representatives,
and representatives of the Parent Advisory Council; and
WHEREAS, a concern has been established on pedestrian safety of crossing
Vicksburg Lane to access the Plymouth Creek Elementary School; and
WHEREAS, it has been concluded that the establishment of a school
crosswalk at 41st Avenue with a reduced speed zone during school hours
would be the best solution to establish a safe pedestrian crossing on
Vicksburg Lane; and
WHEREAS, in accordance with previous City policy, the school district has
agreed to share in the cost responsibility to install flashing beacons
associated with the reduced school speed zone.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT HEREBY RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
PLYMOUTH, MINNESOTA: That the City staff is directed to implement the
following:
1. Install a crosswalk on Vicksburg Lane at 41st Avenue.
2. Install the necessary traffic signs to warn motorists
of the pedestrian crosswalk.
3. Install flashing beacons in advance of the crosswalk to
warn motorists of a school speed zone.
FURTHER BE IT RESOLVED. that a school speed zone of 25 m.p.h. is
established on Vicksburg Lane between Old Rockford Road and Plymouth
Creek. The school speed limit shall be effective on school days when a
school patrol is at the crosswalk and the beacons are flashing.
FURTHER. that City funding for the project in the amount of $3.000 is
provided from the City's MSA Account (402-402).
Adopted by the City Council on March 29, 1993.