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Council hears resident concerns about speeding, asks staff to coordinate enforcement and signage
Summary
Residents and councilmembers raised repeated concerns about speeding on several town streets. The council discussed requesting increased county police presence during shift changes, adding stop or no-through-traffic signage, and deploying speed-limit signage and cameras to document violations.
Emery — Councilmembers and residents reported an uptick in speeding on local streets near shift-change times and asked staff to coordinate with county law enforcement on enforcement and signage.
Speakers described vehicles traveling at high speeds on streets including First West and Third South (and nearby Center Street), particularly around shift-change times for local employers. Council discussion recommended increased county police presence in the short term, installation of stop signs or “no through traffic” signage where legally permissible, and placement of speed-limit signs on identified blocks. Several councilmembers encouraged residents to document offenses — including photographic evidence and license plates — to support formal complaints and possible court appearances.
Councilmembers also discussed short-term and longer-term actions: contacting the county sheriff’s office to request targeted patrols during shift times, exploring placement of speed and stop signage, and installing video or camera monitoring at problem locations if feasible. No new ordinance or enforcement contract was approved; the council directed staff to pursue coordination with law enforcement and return with options.
