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Pipestone council approves permanent stop signs at 3rd Street SE and 10th Avenue SE
Summary
Following a citizen request about safety during heavy traffic (fair and 4-H activity), the council approved permanent stop signs on the east and west approaches of 3rd Street SE at 10th Avenue SE, leaving 10th Street as through traffic.
The Pipestone City Council approved permanent stop signs at the intersection of 3rd Street Southeast and 10th Avenue Southeast on June 22 after considering a resident's safety request and staff recommendations.
A citizen had asked staff to place regulatory signage to reduce speeds and prevent accidents during high-traffic events such as the county fair and 4-H activities. Engineers and staff had suggested either temporary stop signs for peak events or permanent control; council members debated visibility and driver habituation before voting to install two stop signs on 3rd Street (east and west approaches), keeping 10th Street as the through route.
One council member noted temporary signs can create hazards if regular drivers do not expect them; proponents argued permanent signs provide a clearer, long-term safety solution. The motion to install the permanent signs passed by voice vote.
Next steps: Public Works will arrange installation of regulatory signs and update traffic-control documentation as needed.
