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Resident urges centerline striping, raises engine-braking noise and pumpkin compost idea
Summary
During public comment, resident Claude Rotay asked the board to restripe 2nd Street, reported loud engine braking from heavy trucks near his Fillmore Street home and proposed a pumpkin drop-off program so farmers could reuse pumpkins rather than them going to the landfill.
Claude Rotay, who identified himself as living at 820 Fillmore, addressed the Board of Public Works and Safety during the Nov. 18 public comment period with three requests: repaint the center stripe on 2nd Street, address engine-braking noise from large trucks on the hill near his home, and explore a pumpkin drop-off program so farmers can recover pumpkins rather than sending them to the landfill.
“Since you're doing all this striping, you probably need to consider putting the center stripe down 2nd Street,” Rotay said, noting sections of the centerline are worn or missing. He also complained that Peterbilt trucks using engine braking make loud noises near his home and asked whether the city could enforce restrictions. A board member explained the city ordinance restricts engine braking on city streets but that state law permits it on state highways; staff said the affected road is a state highway and that NDOT has authority there.
Rotay suggested coordinating drop-off points for used pumpkins so farmers could collect them for animal feed rather than the city hauling them to the landfill. Board members noted the idea is similar to seasonal tree-collection programs and encouraged Rotay to work with staff to explore logistics.
The board did not take action during the meeting but agreed staff would consider the suggestions and noted enforcement limits where state law overrides local rules.
