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Residents urge safety steps near Lake Avenue pickleball courts; council directs staff to explore 20 mph limit and signage
Summary
After a resident reported children unexpectedly entering the roadway near Lake Avenue pickleball courts, the council asked staff to study restoring a 20 mph speed limit, post a safety notice online and increase patrols in the area.
Waverly — A resident’s public comment about children riding bicycles near parked cars at the Lake Avenue pickleball courts prompted the council to direct staff to pursue safety measures, including considering a 20 mph speed limit and additional signage.
Don Whitaker described incidents in which small children on bikes emerged from behind parked cars into the path of moving vehicles. Deputy Rolfson, in his police report, agreed increased patrols and posted warnings such as a “Children Playing” sign would be appropriate. The council directed staff to investigate restoring a 20 mph limit on that stretch of Lake Avenue and to post a safety notice on the city’s Facebook page and website. Deputy Rolfson offered to increase patrols in the area, particularly during afternoons and evenings.
The council treated the matter as a safety action item rather than a formal ordinance change at this meeting; staff will return with information about speed-limit procedures and signage options if further action is required.
