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Councilmember Shryock stated residents have requested additional lighting in the Rivlyn Avenue area by Kings Island. In addition, parks are closed at 10:00 p.m. but some residents have to walk their pets and would like additional lighting in some park areas so they feel more comfortable. City Engineer Westby asked if comments were received that people were against lighting. Councilmember Shryock stated those comments were not made and lighting has been spotted downward but it may be an issue of frequency of lights or using different types of bulbs. Chairperson Riley stated he has not heard a complaint but it is very bright at the Alpine and CR5 intersection. Councilmember Johns asked if the non -lit street signs giving directions have to be so large. Public Works Superintendent Riemer stated that size is required by the State. City Engineer Westby explained the size of the signs are dictated by the speed of traffic. Councilmember Shryock asked about the plans for Alpine and Sunfish. City Engineer Westby stated they are on Anoka County's plan and they budget so much every year. Chairperson Riley referenced a reconstruction project that was stopped and asked whether an additional project will be added next year. He also asked if it makes sense to start getting the news out earlier so the neighborhood has more time to react and get information. Then if a neighborhood objects to a project, an explanation can be offered. Councilmember Shryock stated now residents are thinking only their street is being done and asked whether it could be addressed by neighborhood instead of individual street. Public Works Superintendent Riemer explained that roads within a neighborhood sometimes are not constructed at the same time but, instead, block by block. In addition, not all the streets need to be done at the same time. Councilmember Johns stated staff did a good job of explaining the situation and residents were told they can't come back for one year. Public Works Superintendent Riemer stated the Charter says the residents can't bring the project back for one year. City Engineer Westby stated he will get clarification on that Charter restriction. He stated right now, the City has Hakanson Anderson gathering survey information for the two projects approved so plans and specifications can be completed. Plus, there is a five-year Street and Overlay Program that is down to just a few streets. City Engineer Westby stated staff has looked Public Works Committee / November 21, 2017 Page 14 of 15