River Ridge board declines further spending on stop sign replacements after AV‑Tech test fails

Apr 28, 2026

After AV‑Tech reported that its experiment to dim stop‑sign lighting was unsuccessful, the board chose not to pursue sign modifications or purchase timer‑equipped signs and removed the item from future agendas.

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The Board discussed the status of an experiment to control stop sign lighting at the Torrey Pines/Island Sound intersection. Shane Willis presented AV‑Tech's email and reported that "the experiment to control the brightness of the lights was unsuccessful; therefore, they are not willing to modify the stop signs." Willis provided a cost summary showing four stop signs previously cost $9,280 ($2,320 per sign) as reflected in the unaudited financial statements.

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