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Councilmember Shryock stated residents have requested additional lighting in the Rivlyn <br />Avenue area by Kings Island. In addition, parks are closed at 10:00 p.m. but some residents <br />have to walk their pets and would like additional lighting in some park areas so they feel more <br />comfortable. <br /> <br />City Engineer Westby asked if comments were received that people were against lighting. <br /> <br />Councilmember Shryock stated those comments were not made and lighting has been spotted <br />downward but it may be an issue of frequency of lights or using different types of bulbs. <br /> <br />Chairperson Riley stated he has not heard a complaint but it is very bright at the Alpine and CR5 <br />intersection. <br /> <br />Councilmember Johns asked if the non-lit street signs giving directions have to be so large. <br /> <br />Public Works Superintendent Riemer stated that size is required by the State. <br /> <br />City Engineer Westby explained the size of the signs are dictated by the speed of traffic. <br /> <br />Councilmember Shryock asked about the plans for Alpine and Sunfish. <br /> <br />year. <br /> <br />Chairperson Riley referenced a reconstruction project that was stopped and asked whether an <br />additional project will be added next year. He also asked if it makes sense to start getting the <br />news out earlier so the neighborhood has more time to react and get information. Then if a <br />neighborhood objects to a project, an explanation can be offered. <br /> <br />Councilmember Shryock stated now residents are thinking only their street is being done and <br />asked whether it could be addressed by neighborhood instead of individual street. <br /> <br />Public Works Superintendent Riemer explained that roads within a neighborhood sometimes are <br />not constructed at the same time but, instead, block by block. In addition, not all the streets need <br />to be done at the same time. <br /> <br />Councilmember Johns stated staff did a good job of explaining the situation and residents were <br /> <br /> <br /> bring the project <br />back for one year. <br /> <br />City Engineer Westby stated he will get clarification on that Charter restriction. He stated right <br />now, the City has Hakanson Anderson gathering survey information for the two projects <br />approved so plans and specifications can be completed. Plus, there is a five-year Street and <br />Overlay Program that is down to just a few streets. City Engineer Westby stated staff has looked <br />Public Works Committee / November 21, 2017 <br />Page 14 of 16 <br /> <br />