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Principal City Engineer Olson stated that if they were going to relocate the lights they could use <br />the existing light fixtures, but if they added an additional light they would still have to extend the <br />electricity and pay for the light pole. <br /> <br />Councilmember Hendriksen stated that they first need to be deciding whether or not the "wrong <br />side" is truly the wrong side. If the incremental value is many times more than 'leaving it where <br />its than they are not being frugal with their tax dollars. <br /> <br />Principal City Engineer Olson replied that it really is a matter of whether the lights are lighting <br />the intersection or would it be best to spend the money to relocate the lights to the other side of <br />the street. <br /> <br />Councilmember Hendriksen stated that there are many streets in the City that are not illuminated <br />at all and people don't need a light to physically drive on the road. He inquired if the angle of the <br />fixture determined where the brightest spot of the intersection will be. <br /> <br />City Engineer Jankowski replied yes. <br /> <br />Councilmember Anderson stated that case by case would probably be the best way to analyze the <br />intersections. She noted that sometimes lights end up shining in people's bedroom windows and <br />that is not what people want. <br /> <br />Councilmember Kurak stated that with the limited amount of funds they have she did not think <br />they should spend the money on moving existing lights, but rather focus on lighting unlit <br />intersections. <br /> <br />Councilmember Hendriksen agreed. <br /> <br />Mayor Gamec stated that if there is an intersection that is a real problem the Police and Fire <br />Departments should be able to give them that information and then they can address the problem. <br /> <br />Councilmember Anderson inquired if there has been any consideration given to the children that <br />will have to walk to school. <br /> <br />City Engineer Jankowski replied that he would agree that those areas should be given priority. <br /> <br />Councilmember Zimmerman requested that staff research some engineering manuals to see what <br />the suggested locations are. <br /> <br />Motion by Councilmember Kurak, seconded by Councilmember Hendriksen, to recommend that <br />the City Council direct staff to review existing light placements and bring back any suggestions <br />on lights that should be moved and authorize the installation of 2002 Street Lights. <br /> <br />Public Works Committee/August 19, 2002 <br /> Page 4 of 11 <br /> <br /> <br />