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Dundee council pauses speed‑bump installation pending legal review of city code
Summary
Council paused a contractor from installing a speed bump after a resident’s letter argued the traffic‑calming device may conflict with chapter 12.04 of the Dundee code; staff will seek a legal opinion and engineering review before deciding whether to proceed or remove the device.
Dundee’s City Council put a hold on installing a speed bump that had been included in a previously approved contract after a resident asked the council to check whether the device complies with the municipal code.
The council discussed a letter from a resident identified in the packet as Mr. Dakin asserting that “the speed bump goes against the municipal code standards.” Council members said the contract was awarded at a prior meeting but agreed to pause work until the city attorney and engineering staff confirm whether the proposed traffic‑calming device fits within chapter 12.04 and the council’s authority.
Council members raised emergency‑access and noise concerns and debated design alternatives. One member described differences between a full speed bump and more gradual ‘‘speed hump’’ or pillow‑style treatments, saying the latter “allows fire apparatus to travel in the middle.” Others noted neighborhood testimony describing fast drivers on the corridor and the likelihood of complaints about noise and engine braking if a hard bump is installed.
City staff said the contractor was anxious to start but that the contractor had been told to pause. The council directed staff to review the code, consult the city engineer about design and fire‑department access, and return with a legal opinion as soon as possible so a decision can be made quickly.
If the legal review finds the device inconsistent with the code, councilmembers discussed withdrawing the feature despite having approved it previously. If it is permissible, the council indicated it would seek engineering recommendations for a design that reduces emergency‑response impacts and neighborhood noise. The council also discussed the possibility of a short follow‑up meeting or a Zoom session to make a rapid decision so the broader paving project is not delayed further.
