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Board considers contribution toward temporary traffic signal at Technology Drive; O'Fallon proposed 60/40 split
Summary
Mayor Hennessy reported O'Fallon is pursuing a temporary signal at Technology Drive/Golden Spring Road (MoDOT right-of-way) estimated at $100,000; O'Fallon proposed a 60/40 split that would require roughly $40,000 from Dardenne Prairie. Board members discussed alternative splits and coordinating longer-term road projects to avoid a permanent signal.
Mayor Hennessy briefed the board on a request from O'Fallon for a temporary traffic signal at Technology Drive and Golden Spring Road. The mayor said O'Fallon is working through MoDOT for approval and estimates the temporary signal at $100,000.
The mayor said O'Fallon proposed a 60/40 split of the cost and that Dardenne Prairie's share under that split would be about $40,000. Some board members questioned whether a temporary signal or other roadwork (notably Weldon Springs Road improvements) would better address long-term traffic flow. One board member recommended a smaller Dardenne Prairie contribution as a good-faith gesture and suggested $20,000 (a 20/80 split) instead of the 60/40 proposal.
City Administrator Mike Snowden confirmed he had spoken with O'Fallon's mayor; staff noted that an authorizing ordinance would be needed to formalize any contribution. When asked, the board voice-voted 'Aye' to move forward with preparing the necessary ordinance, though the transcript records the board's assent and does not provide a roll-call tally of individual votes.
Next steps: staff will prepare an authorizing ordinance for the board to consider at the regular meeting and continue coordination with O'Fallon and MoDOT on signal timing and cost-sharing.
