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i <br /> I <br />I <br />I <br />i <br />i <br />I <br />I <br />i <br />I <br /> <br />for them. CoUncilmember Beahen felt the issue is more with how we receive a donation. <br />Councilmemher Beyer felt that didn't matter. <br /> <br />Motion carried. Voting Yes: Mayor Hardin, Councilmembers Beahen, Peterson and <br />Zimmerman. ~Voting No: Councilmember Beyer. <br /> <br />Case /12: Priority Street Lighting Program <br /> <br />Finance Officer Hart presented tables illustrating the cost of street lighting. <br /> <br />Councilmem~er Peterson commented that the results of the survey question about street <br />lighting sho~ed that a lot of people are adamantly opposed to street lights in their <br />neighborhoods. <br /> <br />Councilmember Zimmerman stated he would support Priority A and B street lights, at a <br />maximum, because people do not seem to want the lights shining in their yards. <br /> <br />Police Chief Auspos explained that street lights at major arterials will contribute to the ease <br />of movement around the City. <br /> <br />Mayor Hardirl felt that maybe some of the people in Priority C and D would want lights in <br />their neighborhood. <br />Councilmemher Beahen reported that she has received phone calls from people not wanting <br />the lights in t~eir yards and felt too that taking care of Priority A and B would be sufficient <br />at this time. <br /> <br />Councilmem.ber Beyer stated she would like to see some street lights on some of the <br />intersections./ She also asked that Azurite and Nowthen, which is currently listed as <br />Priority C, belmoved up. <br /> <br />Mayor Hardin inquired about the time table for taking care of Priorities A and B. <br />City Engineer:Jankowski estimated about three months or so. <br /> <br />Councilmeml~er Beyer suggested having the type of light that shines down as opposed to <br />on someone's! house. <br /> <br />Mr. Jankowsgi replied that the City has a standard type of light and added that street lights <br />provide someisecurity and safety plus serve as a locater. <br /> <br />Motion by COUncilmember Zimmerman and seconded by Councilmember Beahen to install <br />A and B priority lights and the residents will be billed using a 20-year amortization. <br /> <br />Further discu:ssion: Councilmember Beahen inquired if the street lights would be re- <br />l;:rioritized. Mayor Hardin suggested doing that at the Road and Bridge Committee level. <br /> [ . <br />Mr. Schroeder commented that this will be a billed service and we will have the opportunity <br />to alert the citizens. <br /> <br />Motion carrieO. Voting Yes: Mayor Hardin, Councilmembers Zimmerman, Beahen, Beyer <br />and Peterson. i Voting No: None. <br /> <br />Finance Committee/June 27, 1995 <br /> Page 3 of 6 <br /> <br /> <br />