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Residents press city for stop sign, streetlight and sidewalk fixes near Snoqualmie Ridge
Summary
Multiple residents raised neighborhood infrastructure problems — requests for a stop sign or speed bump, a reversed streetlight, trip‑hazard sidewalks, pond policing and weed control — and city public works staff agreed to inspect and follow up.
At the start of the meeting, several residents used the public‑comment period to request basic neighborhood infrastructure repairs and maintenance.
Julie Steele said the corner at Sequoia Place and Warren lacks a stop sign and that drivers use the street as a cut‑through; she asked the city to consider a speed bump or other traffic calming. “Cars come flying up Warren … it's a really unsafe corner,” Steele said.
Henry Castle asked for a simple repair to a directional street light at Fairway and Ridge that he said currently shines on the grass instead of the roadway, making the crosswalk dark at night. “Somebody needs to just reverse the light,” Castle said.
Virginia Knight and other residents described raised and uneven sidewalks near trees in the Aster Creek area, saying they had tripped and that some segments have been patched rather than replaced. Director Hamlin said the city maintains a replacement schedule but can perform grinding or other interim mitigation and asked residents to supply exact locations so crews can inspect them.
Ellen Clark and other residents reported recurring, unsafe activity at the pond and nearby park, including golf carts and late‑night gatherings. Residents asked whether the city could add cameras or more patrols. Public Works and police staff took notes and said they would follow up; Director Hamlin asked residents to meet with him after the meeting to provide locations and details.
Residents also raised weed growth in the tree‑strip areas where newly planted trees had been installed; Hamlin said the issue could be a responsibility of either the city or the homeowners association depending on local rules and asked staff to clarify which entity is responsible for maintenance.
Ending: Public Works Director Hamlin will schedule inspections for reported streetlights, sidewalks and problem corners and will advise residents on whether fixes fall under city programs or the HOA. Police and public works said they will coordinate on park patrols and signage.
