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EDA asks staff to follow up with MnDOT on Highway 52 transition speed zone
Summary
The board reviewed MnDOT correspondence about a potential transition speed zone on Highway 52 and directed staff to seek clarification on whether a speed study is required; the council may be asked to request a study if necessary.
The EDA reviewed preliminary information from MnDOT about changing the speed limit on Highway 52 along the northern edge of town.
Chris Giesen summarized MnDOT’s message, saying MnDOT indicated it might establish a "transition speed zone" between existing 60 mph and 30 mph zones. Board member Joel Dhein said a speed study would likely be required for any changes. The board reached consensus that staff should follow up with MnDOT to clarify the process and whether a study is required, and that, if a study is needed, the city council should consider passing a resolution to request that study.
No formal action or vote was recorded; the board’s direction was procedural (staff follow-up and possible council consideration).
