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Council debates more speed bumps and holiday lighting; department reports list costs and next steps
Summary
The city's department report requested about 10 additional speed bumps at roughly $95.25 each and candlestick cones at about $28.55 each; council discussed safety trade-offs and deferred formal purchase votes while also reviewing holiday pole toppers and outlet repairs.
During department reports council members reviewed several maintenance and public-safety requests.
Committee member (S4) reported a request for about 10 additional 6-foot speed bumps and candlestick cones, saying, "The speed bumps are $95.25 a piece" and that candlestick cones cost "$28.55 a piece." Members discussed where to place bumps, trade-offs between humps versus speed bumps, and concerns about setting an appropriate coverage boundary rather than placing bumps too frequently. Chair (S3) said enforcement via radar and tickets might be an alternative enforcement tool.
The meeting also covered holiday lighting: members asked staff to obtain quotes for pole toppers (first 6, then 12, then full installation), discussed keeping lights up through the winter festival, and noted recent work to weatherproof outlets along Main Street. Staff confirmed flower pots have arrived and reminded the council that hiring items must be placed on the agenda for formal action.
No formal purchase motion for speed bumps was passed; council deferred votes to a future meeting after staff provides quotes and preferred locations.