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Trimont council and residents raise traffic, school‑crossing and infrastructure concerns
Summary
Residents told the Trimont City Council that a school crossing is dangerous and that fast traffic and an obstructing blue sign are creating safety risks; council discussed public works items including new stop signs, tree work, boulevard stumps and a possible Fairmont streetlight on Hwy 4.
Residents raised traffic and pedestrian-safety concerns during public comment at the Nov. 17 Trimont City Council meeting, and council reviewed several public‑works items and an outside request about a streetlight on Highway 4.
Resident Tina Krumwiede told the council the school crossing is "very dangerous," and resident Nikki Indergarrd said traffic enters town at high speed and that a blue sign is blocking a flashing stop sign light. Jon Holtz reported a semi driver who appeared to be looking at his phone while entering town. The transcript records these concerns during the public‑comment portion; no immediate remedial action is recorded in the minutes.
Public Works reported that new stop signs have been installed and that recent tree treatments and removals were performed by Gaalswyk; council also discussed boulevard stumps that were not removed by the city. City engineer Travis emailed the city asking whether the City of Fairmont would be willing to install a streetlight on Highway 4. Carol Brandt, a resident, asked for more information from council about the ongoing infrastructure project.
Why it matters: the crossing and traffic concerns involve schoolchild safety and roadway controls; the combination of resident reports and public‑works updates points to next-step choices for the city regarding signage, lighting and possible infrastructure funding.
What’s next: the minutes do not record follow‑up steps or a formal motion specifically addressing the crossing or the obstructing sign; the engineer’s email about a Fairmont streetlight is on record for follow up by staff.
