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Canton commissioners back veterans street‑banner pilot along Fifth Street with conditions
Summary
The commission approved a veterans street‑banner project proposed by the Canton Small Business Group, endorsing a pilot on aluminum light poles and making approval contingent on the public works director confirming pole suitability and safety measures.
The Canton City Commission approved a proposal from the Canton Small Business Group to pilot a veterans street‑banner program along Fifth Street, with implementation contingent on public works confirmation of pole strength and mounting details.
Paul Song, speaking for the small business group, presented a plan to deploy about 12–24 banners (2 feet by 4 feet) featuring veterans’ photos and service details, with families covering an estimated cost of $150 per banner and the option to retain the banner after the display period. Song said the group had contacted South Dakota Department of Transportation, which indicated the light posts are city property and that the project would need city approval.
Commissioners raised concerns about mixed pole construction downtown—some decorative fiberglass poles are brittle while others are aluminum—and suggested starting the pilot using only confirmed aluminum poles to reduce risk. The commission accepted a motion to proceed with the project contingent on the public works director’s approval of pole locations and mounting; the small business group agreed to handle production and initial mounting logistics, including using a bucket truck or rented lift.
What happens next: staff will identify suitable poles (preferably aluminum), coordinate with the small business group on a pilot roll‑out, and report back to the commission with a final installation plan and any required permit language.
