Agenda - Public Works Committee - 03/31/2015

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Public Works Committee 5. 6. Meeting Date: 03/31/2015 By: Grant Riemer, Engineering/Public Works Title: Request Installation of Priority Street Light at Nowthen Blvd and Iodine Street Purpose/Background: Under the City's current street lighting policy, priority street lights are to be located at intersections of all County and State trunk highways as well as the City's higher speed MSA streets. Priority lights are 150 watt high- pressure sodium luminaries which are mounted on either existing wooden poles or fiberglass standards with a cobra head style fixture. The City began the installation of priority lights during the mid-90s and budgeted $25,000 each year for the installation of additional lights until all intersections eligible for priority lights had them in place. This goal was accomplished in 2006. In our CIP under "Priority D" street lighting we have $15,000 budgeted for years 2014-2018. This fund is established to install additional street lights as future intersections are constructed, existing intersections are deemed to require more lighting, or for installation of lights in special locations.Note: Connexus Energy's policy is now to systematically replace all Cobra and Security lights with LED fixtures when they have any maintenance issues, such as a bad ballast or need bulb replacement. A decorative light will only be replaced if they can't repair it. Timeframe: 10-15 minutes Observations/Alternatives: Currently the intersection of Nowthen Blvd and Iodine Street is lit with a residential style street lamp in the south west corner. There are several other intersections throughout the system lit in this manner, but the majority are lighted with the overhead "cobra" style light. With the addition of the shared entrance of Lord of Life and the Stoney River Assisted Living Center, turning movements at this intersection will increase. Staff feels that the improved lighting will increase safety at the intersection. The new light would consist of a Cobra Style LED light on a 14' arm. Total cost of the installation would be $2,011. This cost includes the light, adding a transformer to the existing pole and required permits from Anoka County. Alternative # 1 - Do nothing and leave lighting at intersection as it is currently. (This alternative is not supported by staff) Alternative #2- Install a LED priority street light on the north side of Nowthen Blvd near Iodine Street to the existing pole. (Staff supports this alternative) Funding Source: Cost center 9603-1730 Recommendation: Staff Recommends alternative #2- Install a LED priority street light on the north side of Nowthen Blvd near Iodine Street to the existing pole. Action: