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Council rejects temporary stop‑signs proposal at 5th and Huron; debate centers on pedestrian safety
Summary
Council debated crosswalks, temporary stop signs and a 4‑way stop at 5th and Huron near Colvin Heights and the library; a motion to add temporary stop signs failed 3–1 after members raised concerns about traffic flow and enforcement.
Council debated Ordinance 6.3 and traffic-control options at the intersection of 5th and Huron, where residents raised safety concerns for pedestrians traveling to the library from Colvin Heights.
Council members discussed options including pedestrian signage, lighting, painted crosswalks and temporary stop signs. One council member argued a crosswalk with signage and lighting would better serve residents than adding impediments to traffic flow, noting "there's no pedestrian signage" at the crossing. Another suggested temporary stop signs for study, but others opposed, saying drivers often ignore signs and a 4‑way stop might make more sense. After discussion the motion to install temporary stop signs failed on a 3–1 vote.
Council members said they will readdress the issue and consider other measures, such as parking restrictions to improve sight lines, additional signage, or a temporary study before permanent changes are adopted.
