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Truman agrees to proposed MNDOT crosswalk flasher; council to review formal agreement
Summary
As part of a Highway 15 sidewalk project, MNDOT proposed a $40,000 crosswalk flasher with costs split 50/50; the council agreed to the plan and will review an agreement. Councilors also discussed obscured school stop signs and asked staff to obtain flashing-stop-sign cost estimates and investigate parking near the corner.
The Truman City Council agreed Nov. 17 to the proposed installation of a crosswalk flasher on Highway 15 as part of MNDOT’s sidewalk project. The flasher was estimated at $40,000 and MNDOT proposed splitting the cost 50/50 with the city; the city would be responsible for repairs and ongoing maintenance after installation. Council agreed to the plan and directed staff to bring a formal agreement with MNDOT to a future meeting for approval.
Councilor Chris Mosloski raised a separate school-safety concern about vehicles running the stop sign at the main school entrance and observed that the existing sign can be obscured by parked cars. Mayor Jake Ebert said he would investigate parking near the corner, and Public Works Superintendent Brent Brown said he would obtain cost information for flashing stop signs for further discussion.
The minutes do not record a formal cost commitment beyond the council’s agreement in principle and note that a written agreement with MNDOT will be presented to the council for approval.
