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Council discusses MnDOT traffic-safety measures and approves Prairie Visions chair installation
Summary
Rose Creek council reviewed MnDOT suggestions — including flashing warning signs and a rural intersection conflict-warning system — and directed the clerk to research options. The council also approved siting a Prairie Visions chair at County Roads 4 and 19 and on the trail by City Hall.
The Rose Creek City Council discussed a series of traffic-safety recommendations from the Minnesota Department of Transportation and directed staff to return options at the April meeting, and it approved the placement of a Prairie Visions chair marker near City Hall.
Mayor Andrew Leisen summarized materials he received from MnDOT, describing potential measures: a vehicle speed sign, warning signs with flashers, a rural intersection conflict-warning system and vegetation trimming along ditches. Council Member Andrew Felten said he wanted the sign moved farther back and to add flashers, suggesting a digital lighted sign option; Council Member Wendel Sprung said he favored flashing-light signs, and Council Member Mark Conradt said he agreed with flashers but opposed vegetation work. Clerk/Treasurer Kristine Allas was assigned to research costs and options for the next meeting.
Separately, Council Member Wendel Sprung moved to permit a Prairie Visions chair to be installed at the corner of County Roads 4 and 19 and on the trail by City Hall; the motion was seconded by Council Member Andrew Felten and approved by Mayor Leisen. The council also discussed chip-seal bidding and a potential reimbursement request to Bolten & Menk related to a Blackstone Construction proposal; Mayor Leisen said he would contact Brian Malm of Bolten & Menk to request a public forum on that matter.
No final procurement or installation contracts were approved at the March 3 meeting; the council’s direction was to gather cost estimates and return with firm recommendations at the April meeting.
