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Residents object as Velva considers removing Central Avenue speed bump over levee damage concerns
Summary
Public Works reported vehicles bypassing a speed bump by driving on a levee toe, risking damage and potential noncompliance with the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers; residents Lonnie Sather and Brad and Tracy Christenson disputed removing the speed bump. The Commission requested temporary barriers pending a resolution.
The Velva City Commission heard a contested discussion April 21 about a speed bump on Central Avenue East after Public Works reported drivers were avoiding it by driving onto the levee toe, causing damage that could jeopardize compliance with the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers.
Public Works asked to remove the speed bump now that radar speed signs are installed to avoid potential penalties from the Corps. Lonnie Sather and Brad and Tracy Christenson attended to dispute removal. Commissioner Gene Jenson suggested placing temporary barriers to protect the toe of the levee while the Commission considers a long-term solution. The minutes record that the Commission "rested on the matter," with no final action recorded at the meeting.
The minutes do not include technical assessments of levee damage, details of Corps of Engineers communications, or a scheduled follow-up; Public Works expressed concern that continued vehicle traffic on the levee toe could compromise the levee.
