Stop City Of Stayton

This sign struck me as odd. When read as a whole, it clearly says, "Stop City of Stayton." Stop them from doing what? It doesn't say.

Stranger still, I think it was actually placed there by the city itself. Is the city engaging in some sort of compulsive behavior? Did it put out this sign as a cry for help? I just don't know.

Someone should get to the bottom of the pressing matter. I would volunteer, but seeing as how it took me over four months to actually get around to posting this photo after I took it, I'm probably not the best candidate.