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RESOLUTION
� Y OF SAINT PAUL, MINNESOTA � 7
Presented by
Referred To Committee Date
1 WHEREAS, the Saint Paul City Council and Mayor have taken an assertive role in pedestrian safety issues,
2 particularly in Saint Paul's neighborhoods; and
3 WHEREAS,through education,increased enforcement,engineering and programs like Safe and Sober,the City has
4 demonstrated its commitment to resolving pedestrian and tr�c problems; and
5 WHEREAS,traffic congestion on Lexington Parkway between St. Clair and West Seventh Street has increased in
6 volume and speed; and
7 WHEREAS,pedestrian safety issues have been highlighted by the recent tragic death of an elderly resident of the
8 neighborhood surrounding this stretch of roadway; and
9 WI�REAS,other residents of this area have consistently raised concerns about traffic speeds and pedestrian safety,
10 now therefore be it
11 RESOLVED, that the department of Public Works conduct a traffic and pedestrian safety study for the above
12 mentioned section of Lexington Parkway and report back to the City Council on recommendations to remedy the
13 problems.
Yeas Na s Absent Requested by Department of:
Blakey �
Bostrom r/
Guerin �
Harris �
Megard ;/ By:
Rettman �/
Thune ✓ Form Approved by City Attorney
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Adopted by Council: Date__� r.�_`q q�,o
Adoption Certified by Council Secretary Approved by Mayor for Submission to Council
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Cou�cilmember Mike Harris (68630) A'iIQN �CITY ATfORNEY �CITY CIERK
MUS IL IU� (DA � ROUTINO� �BUDQET DIRECTOR �FIN.�MOT.SERVICES OIR.
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TOTAt�OF SIGNATURE PAGE8 (CLIP ALL LOCATIONS FOR SKiNATIJR�
ACrWN REGUE8TED:
Resolution directing Public Works to co�uct a traffic and pedestrian safety study on L.exington Parkway.
REOOMMENDATIONS'Appr°°°���°r R�ct�R� PERSONAL SERVICE CONTRACTS MUST AN8WER TME FOLLOWINti CUE=T'IONS:
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_Cis COMMRTEE _ YES NO
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SuPPOR78 wMIGi c�ll OBJECrrvE? YES NO
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�IITIATINQ PFiOBLEM.188UE.OPPOATUNITY(w1w.What.Wh�n.Whsra.WhY).
Traffic volumes and speeds have increased on this street to tl�point that a st�dy is called for.
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ADVANTAflEB IF APPRONED:
Traffic calming solutions may emerge.
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DISADVANTAOE8 IF APPROVED:
IIOI1C.
DISADVANTAGES IF NOT APPROVED:
None.
TOTAL AMOUNT OF TRAN8ACTION ; C08T/REYENUB SUDGETED(CIfiCLE ONE) YES NO
FUNDI(i0 SOURCE ACTIVITY NUMBER
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