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Council: 20 MPH sign not enforceable without ordinance; no speed study done
Summary
A resident's complaint about a posted 20 MPH sign prompted staff to confirm that, per SEH, city roads default to 30 MPH unless the council formally adopts a reduced speed; the 20 MPH signs remain but are not enforceable without a speed study or ordinance change.
The council followed up on a speeding complaint in which a resident said a road posted at 20 MPH was experiencing speeding. City staff confirmed a 20 MPH sign exists, but an email from Randy of SEH advised that city roads are 30 MPH by default unless the city adopts a reduced speed (25 MPH); consequently, the 20 MPH signs are not enforceable absent formal action.
Council decided to leave the existing signs in place while recognizing enforcement is not supported without a formal speed study and an ordinance change. Heather Imdieke will inform the resident (Mr. Klass) that this is a civil matter if debris is placed in roadways and that the city will not enforce a 20 MPH limit without proper adoption.
