Agenda - Public Works Committee - 03/21/2000

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rwc# I CONSIDER THE INSTALLATION OF A STREET LIGHT AT THE INTERSECTION OF 166TM AVE AND JASPAR ST By: Dean Kapler, Public Works Director Background: Carol Ellis of 7001 166th Ave contacted the Public Works Director recently to ask about the possibility of having a priority street light installed at the intersection of 166th Ave and Jaspar St. The Ellis's have been experiencing vandalism problems and are concerned about traffic safety at this intersection. They feel that a street light may help the situation, as the area is quite dark after sunset. The Public Works Director visited the site and made the following observations: · The site is considered a primary plow route, it eventually joins up with 167th which is a MSA St. While going north on Jaspar St the end of the road changing into 166th Ln is not very visible after dark. The Public Works Director consulted the City Engineer to determine if the intersection meets the requirements of Priority Street Lighting. The Priority street light program is designed for city streets that intersect with state, county or MSA streets. Unfortunately Jaspar and 166th Ave do not meet the requirements. Staff Recommendation The Public Works Director agrees that the intersection is poorly lit during twilight hours. Although the intersection does not technically meet requirements, consideration can be given that Jaspar St is considered a primary plow route and does eventually turn into 167t~ Ave, which is a MSA road. If the Public Works Committee de/ides to recommend installation of the street light to City Council, the committee may consider having staff check with immediate neighbors to see if any objection to the street light installation exists. This could be done prior to the case being presented to City Council. Committee Action Based on discussion Reviewed By: City Administrator City Engineer Public Works Director PWC 03/21/00