Residents from the Meadows of Timberlake Homeowners Association asked the Westminster City Council on Dec. 15 to install speed-control measures at the intersection of 121st Avenue and Bannock after repeated collisions.

"We'd like to ask the city council to direct the traffic management or streets to install improved speed controls at 121st," said Robert Schills, representing the HOA, recounting a collision that damaged a parked car and describing vehicles running onto lawns and striking structures. Schills said past responses — reduced speed limits and a flashing sign — have not been sufficient and requested speed bumps on the eastbound 121st lane and on Bannock as it approaches 121st.

Tricia Thomas, whose vehicle was totaled in a recent crash at the same corner, told council members: "Next time, it could be a person." Thomas said signage warns drivers to slow to 15 mph, but speeding continues and residents fear someone will be injured.

The public comments highlighted local risk factors: a blind right-angled intersection, a nearby Skate City exit, an elementary school bus stop, and a park. Schills said the neighborhood has previously used large boulders on lawns to protect property after repeated impacts.

City Manager Andrews responded during the council meeting that staff would follow up. "I will speak with the police chief and our city engineering team around the speeding at 121st in Bannock, and we'll make sure that we have both police and our engineering folks out there to have another look," Andrews said, adding that staff will continue outreach to the speakers and investigate potential traffic-calming solutions.

Councilors thanked the speakers and asked staff for the history of prior work in the area to inform next steps. City staff will contact the speakers and evaluate options, which could include enforcement changes, engineering measures or traffic calming installations.

The council did not take immediate formal action on the request during the meeting; staff follow-up was the stated next step.