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Minnetrista installs four‑way stop at Lotus Drive and Sunset Lane to improve sight lines
Summary
After staff and a traffic engineer identified sight‑line problems at Lotus Drive and Sunset Lane, the Minnetrista City Council approved installation of a four‑way stop, crosswalk striping and temporary warnings; residents asked council to consider future lighting upgrades.
The Minnetrista City Council approved installation of stop signs on Lotus Drive to create a four‑way stop at Lotus Drive and Sunset Lane after staff and a traffic engineer reported sight‑line issues caused by landscaping and roadway curvature.
Public works staff described limited sight lines on east‑ and westbound approaches and showed photos of obstructing monuments, grasses and trees. The recommended remedy is adding stop signs on Lotus Drive in both directions, installing two permanent advanced warning signs, temporary signage to alert drivers during the change, and crosswalk striping to increase pedestrian visibility. The estimated sign cost is just over $500 plus public works labor for installation.
Resident Venus Williams, who said she lives near the intersection, thanked council for taking action and asked about the cost of adding lighting at the crosswalks; staff indicated lighting and more extensive enhancements can be considered later but are not included on this docket.
Council approved the stop installation by voice vote 5–0 and asked staff to include stripe markings at the crosswalks and to return with options for any future lighting enhancements if residents request them.
What happens next: Public works will purchase and install the signs and paint the crosswalks; staff will monitor the intersection and bring further improvements to council if warranted.
