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Farmers flag Ford Street speed bump; board says it may be removed during harvest
Summary
Steve Lias and farmers reported equipment damage and braking difficulty at a Ford Street speed bump; the board noted it exists to slow baseball traffic and said the bump will likely be removed for harvest season to ease farm vehicle movement.
Steve Lias, who attended representing Farmer’s Elevator and the Humboldt Township Board, told the Humboldt Town Board that multiple farmers have called his office reporting spindle damage and difficulty slowing before the speed bump on Ford Street. Lias said the bump is especially problematic during harvest when farm traffic increases.
Board members acknowledged the speeding issues on Ford Street and noted the speed bump is primarily intended to slow the baseball crowd. Members indicated the bump will probably be removed during harvest season to mitigate equipment damage and traffic concerns.
