Council gives first reading to stop sign ordinance for uncontrolled intersections

The Common Council gave first reading approval to an ordinance installing stop signs at selected uncontrolled intersections after the Board of Public Works recommended the measure. The board listed five uncontrolled intersections where stop signs would be placed and recommended the ordinance for council consideration. At the Board of Public Works meeting, Mr. Roberts recommended reevaluating the placement at the intersection of Miller Street and Smith Street because winter weather can make acceleration from the top of the incline difficult; Director Garski said he would look into that condition. The Board motion to recommend the stop sign ordinance carried unanimously. The council then gave first reading to the ordinance for Smith and Jefferson Streets; the motion on first reading was made by Mr. Haas, seconded by Ms. Migowski, and carried 9-0. The record shows committee review and a council first reading; the transcript does not include a final-adoption vote or an effective date. No public comments on the stop sign item were recorded in the Board of Public Works minutes provided in the meeting packet.