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Copperton council authorizes community 'drive slowly' signs after resident pitch; council okays procurement
Summary
A resident proposed community signs to encourage slower driving near the park and neighborhood corners; council authorized the mayor to work with the resident on design and procurement. Cost estimate provided: about $4,450 for the initial set.
A Copperton resident brought a proposal for neighborhood traffic signs that encourage drivers to slow down around the park and at residential corners. The resident, Ben, said he wanted several signs (roughly six at the park and some at street corners) and provided a cost estimate of about $4,450.
Council members discussed design, color and state guidance for signs on local streets; town legal counsel noted state guidance for warning signs would typically suggest a yellow‑and‑black color scheme but that interior city streets give the town some discretion. The council moved to authorize the mayor to work with Ben to finalize the design and procurement; the motion passed by voice vote.
The town indicated it will work through the county sign shop for production once design and counts are finalized and will confirm any state requirements if the signs are placed on state‑controlled roads.
What happens next: mayor and resident will finalize wording, color and quantity; staff will seek pricing through the county sign shop and return with a purchase plan at a future meeting.
