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Council approves first reading to remove limited speed zones on Elm, Second and Aspen
Summary
On first reading, the council approved ordinance 7-24 to remove long-standing limited speed zones on Elm Street, Second Avenue and Aspen, citing new sidewalks that provide pedestrian space.
The City Council approved the first reading of ordinance 7-24, which removes limited speed zones on Elm Street, Second Avenue and Aspen.
Staff told the council the limited speed zones have been in place since the 1970s and recommended their removal because sidewalks have since been installed. A staff member said, “Before there were sidewalks. There are sidewalks now in those locations so recommendation from staff is to get rid of the limited speed zones because pedestrians have a place to walk.”
Council members moved and seconded the first reading, and the motion carried by voice vote.
Officials did not specify an effective date for the ordinance or whether any engineering speed studies were performed as part of the staff recommendation. The item will return for subsequent readings as required by local ordinance procedure.
Ending: The ordinance passed its first reading; council members said the item will follow the city’s normal ordinance-adoption process for future readings and final adoption.
