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Council asks staff to study traffic signal timing and coordinate on coyote problem; praises women's club event
Summary
Council asked staff to investigate new congestion around Peavey Drive North and Rolling Hills Road and to coordinate with neighboring cities on coyote encounters; councilmembers also praised the women's club holiday party and staff training achievements.
At the end of the meeting councilmembers raised several community matters. One member asked staff to investigate whether traffic-signal timing has changed at the Peavey Drive North and Rolling Hills Road intersection after residents reported backups beginning in the early morning. Staff agreed to check signal timing and traffic patterns.
Several councilmembers reported increasing coyote encounters and at least one serious dog‑attack incident. Council directed the city manager to coordinate with neighboring jurisdictions on wildlife management and public‑safety messaging. Councilmembers urged residents to report aggressive dogs and suggested the city include reminders in the community newsletter.
Council also recognized the women's club for staging a successful holiday children’s event with more than 550 attendees; members praised volunteers and staff for the event logistics. The meeting closed with staff noting training progress and a short recess for cupcakes to celebrate the mayor’s birthday.
