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Highland Point residents secure petition; council to authorize speed bumps funded from public safety
Summary
Following a resident petition led by Mr. Shirley, staff recommended installing four speed‑bump units in Highland Point and requested authorization of up to $2,000 (not to exceed) from public safety funds to cover materials and shipping; work expected by the end of the month or early next month.
City staff told the council that Highland Point residents petitioned for traffic calming and recommended purchasing new speed‑bump units after staff confirmed existing bumps at City Hall cannot be relocated.
Emily Wood said a resident representative, Mr. Shirley, returned with a neighborhood petition supporting speed bumps; public works obtained a quote of $1,764 and Wood requested authority for a $2,000 not‑to‑exceed purchase, to come from public safety funds. The plan calls for two sets (four total bumps) positioned on the entry and across the circle to slow traffic ahead of a stop sign.
Wood said the measure responds to resident requests and safety concerns including narrow streets that impede emergency vehicles; she also said code compliance staff will circulate a flyer to educate neighbors about parking restrictions so emergency and public works vehicles can pass.
Wood told council the project timeline anticipates completion by the end of this month or early next month; she asked council to bring the item forward for a vote at the Monday meeting.
What’s next: council will consider the purchase authorization at its next meeting; staff will coordinate placement and neighborhood outreach prior to installation.
