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Council approves four stop signs for Silver Ridge subdivision after resident complaints
Summary
Following repeated resident complaints and Public Works review, the council approved installation of four stop signs in the 144‑home Silver Ridge subdivision; materials and labor were budgeted and the measure passed with one dissenting vote (mayor).
Public Works presented a resident‑driven request to add four stop signs in the Silver Ridge subdivision, which staff said lacked stop signs when originally built and now experiences higher traffic and speeding that endangers children and pedestrians.
Staff said they had received multiple complaints and re‑reviewed the area before recommending four stop signs; the installation was described as low cost (roughly $500 materials, $150 labor). Council members discussed the usual tradeoffs — that newly installed stop signs can increase phone complaints and sometimes are disregarded by drivers — but several members said public safety and the frequency of complaints supported placing the signs. The motion to install four stop signs passed on roll call; Mayor McElroy recorded a 'no' vote.
Public Works said it will proceed with procurement and installation and will monitor community response after placement.
