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Residents raise crosswalk and ADA concerns; council asks staff to inspect curb and pursue options
Summary
At a June 10 meeting residents warned a new sidewalk crossing lacks signage or markings and asked the council to address a sunken curb, ADA access and speeding; councilors said UDOT will study the state-highway crossing and staff will inspect local curb/gutter and ADA ramp issues.
Residents urged the Mayfield Town Council on June 10 to address pedestrian safety where the new sidewalk crosses a state highway segment and to fix a sunken curb and missing ADA ramp near a neighborhood corner.
A resident described near-miss incidents where children cross at a new point without signage or pavement markings and said there is no visible crosswalk or warning at the location. Councilors said they had met with UDOT engineers via Zoom; UDOT will evaluate whether a marked crosswalk or other striping is warranted on that state-controlled corridor. In the interim, councilors proposed temporary measures such as a bucket of handheld flags or portable signs to draw motorists' attention.
Another resident reported an 8-foot section of curb and gutter that had sunk about 4 inches and creates recurring puddling and debris. Council asked public works staff to inspect the section, evaluate whether the segment can be lifted or needs replacement, and coordinate a plan with road crew members. The council also asked staff to review whether any developer inspection or construction omission contributed to the curb condition.
Council members also discussed Americans with Disabilities Act access at the town park: the restroom facilities include a handicap-accessible stall, but the walkways and parking do not provide accessible routes to the restroom. Councilors agreed to pursue grant opportunities (federal CDBG and competitive state park grant programs were mentioned) and local fundraising to build accessible routes and parking; staff noted many grant programs require matching funds.
Unfinished business at the meeting included a call to revisit enforcement of municipal code violations. A councilor said prior enforcement efforts stalled after the town's former attorney "dropped the ball," and councilors agreed to invite the town attorney to a future work session to determine next steps for enforcement.
