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4646 Dakota Street SE
Prior Lake, MN 55372
CITY COUNCIL AGENDA REPORT
MEETING DATE: JUNE 27, 2016
AGENDA #: 5I
PREPARED BY: SENG THONGVANH, PROJECT ENGINEER
PRESENTED BY: SENG THONGVANH
AGENDA ITEM: CONSIDER APPROVAL OF A RESOLUTION REQUESTING MNDOT TO PER-
FORM A SPEED STUDY ON CREDIT RIVER ROAD FROM FISH POINT ROAD
TO 170TH STREET
DISCUSSION: Introduction
The City Council is being asked to authorize a speed study on Credit River Road
from Fish Point Road to 170th Street.
History
In 2014 the portion of Credit River Road from Adelmann Street to Fish Point Road
was constructed by the developer of the Eagle Creek Estates development. With
construction of this section of street, Credit River Road now runs continuous to 170th
Street. This section of Credit Road from Fish Point Road to 170th Street contains
both residential and industrial components.
Current Circumstances
Currently the speed limit on Credit River Road is not posted. Because this seg-
ment of Credit River Road does not meet the definition of an “Urban District” per
Minnesota Statutes 169.14, a speed study is being requested to properly assign a
speed limit. Without a speed study, the speed limit for this segment of Credit River
Road is 55 MPH.
Conclusion
Staff recommends approval of the request to Mn/DOT for the speed study per the
attached resolution. The Traffic Safety Committee reviewed this topic on June 1st,
2016 and concurred with completing the speed study.
ISSUES: Because of the roadway geometrics and proximity to neighboring homes, speeds
of 55 MPH are not in the best interest of the public safety.
FINANCIAL
IMPACT:
A small financial impact is expected with this action. Once Mn/DOT determines a
speed limit on Credit River Road, City staff will need to install the necessary sign-
age.
ALTERNATIVES: 1. Motion and second as part of the consent agenda toApprove a Resolution Re-
questing Mn/DOT to perform a speed study on Credit River Road from Fish
Point Road to 170th Street.
2. Motion and second to remove this item from the consent agenda for further
discussion.
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RECOMMENDED
MOTION:
Alternative #1
4646 Dakota Street SE
Prior Lake, MN 55372
RESOLUTION 16-XXX
REQUESTING THE STATE OF MINNESOTA DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION FOR A
SPEED STUDY ON CREDIT RIVER ROAD FROM FISH POINT ROAD TO 170TH STREET
Motion By: Second By:
WHEREAS, With the development of the Eagle Creek Estates development, Credit River Road
was constructed from Fish Point Road to its existing end point 630 feet west of
Industrial Circle; and
WHEREAS, With the improvements, Credit River Road is now continuous from Fish Point Road
to 170th Street; and
WHEREAS,
WHEREAS,
WHEREAS,
the speed limit on Credit River Road is currently unposted; and
the City Council of the City of Prior Lake deems it necessary to have an
investigation of the speed performed on Credit River Road from Fish Point Road
and 170th Street; and
the Commissioner of Transportation for the Minnesota Department of
Transportation can authorize such a study for the City of Prior Lake; and
NOW THEREFORE, BE IT HEREBY RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF PRIOR LAKE,
MINNESOTA as follows:
1. The recitals set forth above are incorporated herein.
2. The City Council of the City of Prior Lake hereby request the Commissioner of
Transportation for the Minnesota Department of Transportation, Metropolitan District to
conduct an Engineering Study to determine the reasonable and prudent speed for the
portion of Credit River Road between Fish Point Road and 170th Street within the City of
Prior Lake.
PASSED AND ADOPTED THIS 27TH DAY OF JUNE 2016.
VOTE Hedberg Keeney McGuire Morton Thompson
Aye ☐ ☐ ☐ ☐ ☐
Nay ☐ ☐ ☐ ☐ ☐
Abstain ☐ ☐ ☐ ☐ ☐
Absent ☐ ☐ ☐ ☐ ☐
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Frank Boyles, City Manager