The “no parking” signs on Ninth Avenue Northwest might be faded and hard to read, but city hall says they must remain up so police can enforce those zones.
During the April 25 regular council meeting, Coun. Heather Eby asked city administration whether those signs could be removed or replaced since the lettering is faint and it is almost impossible to read what they say.
After researching the issue, city administration provided a written answer during the May 9 regular meeting.
“The signs on Ninth Avenue Northwest must remain in place for the Moose Jaw Police Service to enforce these lanes as no parking zones,” Darrin Stephanson, director of public works and utilities, wrote.
Department staff inspected the signs and found that, while they are physically in good condition, the no-stopping symbol has faded, he added. The department will renew those symbols this summer.
After receiving the report, Eby was pleased to hear that city hall would address the signs.
“I look forward to those signs being refurbished this summer,” she said.
The next regular council meeting is Tuesday, May 24.
