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Residents flag stop‑sign safety in Scargill; supervisors consider flashing LEDs, rumble strips or enforcement camera
Summary
A resident reported frequent drivers failing to stop at a stop sign by a park in Scargill. Supervisors discussed options including solar‑powered flashing LED stop signs, rumble strips, enhanced signage, or cameras, and suggested consulting the city and sheriff for enforcement and cost‑sharing.
A Scargill resident called county supervisors to complain that motorists frequently ignore a stop sign near the community park, posing a risk to children and pedestrians. The board discussed possible countermeasures and next steps.
The county discussed three practical responses: installing a solar‑powered flashing LED enhancement to make the stop sign more visible; installing rumble strip panels in advance of the intersection; or deploying enforcement cameras to document offenders. Supervisors noted rumble strips are relatively inexpensive (discussed in the meeting as roughly $500 per strip panel) but can be noisy for nearby residents. LED‑enhanced signs were described as more attention‑getting and often more publicly acceptable; county staff said they have used an LED solution in Thompson with positive results.
Supervisors suggested contacting the City of Scargill to explore cost‑sharing for a solar/LED sign, checking whether the Iowa DOT (state) would need to approve changes on that county route, and asking the sheriff’s office to increase enforcement presence temporarily. They also recommended that residents who observe violations record vehicle descriptions and license plates to aid enforcement.
No formal action was taken at the meeting; supervisors asked staff to reach out to the city and the sheriff, and to obtain cost estimates for LED sign options, rumble strip placement and any needed DOT approvals.
