Resolution 5259 - Speed Limit - Reserve Loop RoadwayRESOLUTION NO, 5259
A RESOLUTION TO ESTABLISH AND POST SPEED LIMITS ON NEW RESERVE
LOOP ROADWAY AND TO SET AN EFFECTIVE HATE
WHEREAS, in 2007 the Montana Department of Transportation completed the new roadway
named Reserve Loop in the City of Kalispell located in Section 36 between the
Stillwater Road Roundabout and the intersection of US 93 and Hutton Ranch
Drive; and
WHEREAS, the Montana Department of Transportation will present its recommendation of a
speed limit at 45 miles per hour for approval to the State Highway Commission at
a future meeting at which time the speed limit for Reserve Loop will be officially
adopted; and
WHEREAS, Montana lave allows a municipality to adopt slower speed limits within school
zones adjacent to schools; and
WHEREAS, because of the general congestion and school activities associated with the facility
it is in the best interests of public safety to require reduced speeds on Reserve
Loop adjacent to Glacier High School.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
KALISPELL AS FOLLOWS:
SECTION I. That portion of Reserve Loop roadway approximately adjacent to Glacier
High School shall be subject to a speed restriction of ten miles per hour
less than the speed restriction adopted by the State Highway Commission
for the rest of Reserve Loop.
SECTION II. Upon receiving notice of the speed limit set by the State Highway
Commission the City Manager shall direct the Department of Public
Works to prepare and erect the necessary signage to advise the driving
public of the above -described speed restrictions.
PASSED AND APPROVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL AND SIGNED BY THE MAYOR. OF
THE CITY OF KA.LISPELL, THIS 22nd DAY OF JANUARY, 2008.
Pamela B. Kenned
ATTEST: Mayor
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Theresa White
City Clerk