Agenda - Public Works Committee - 09/19/2006

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CM-t-IL5 tuI dJ1 /;t It DISCUSS MODIFICATION OF PRIORITY STREET LIGHTING POLICY /lr~ By: Steven Jankowski, City Engineer Background: Under the City's current street lighting policy which is attached to this case, 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. The city has received requests for street lights in other locations that appear to have a high need for street lighting. For example, a second priority light was placed at the intersection of Armstrong Boulevard and Alpine Drive upon the council determining that the single light in place did not adequately light the intersection. A priority light was placed at the intersection of 166th Ave and Jaspar Street after a determination that a light at this location would benefit the area which was reported to have a large amount of after dark trespass activity. Staff anticipates that requests for consideration of such additional priority lights will continue as the population ofthe city grows. Recommendation: Staff recommends that the Committee consider maintaining a budget for the installation of additional priority lights that are deemed justified for addition to the priority system. A fund balance of$15,000 would allow for the installation of several priority lights. The Committee should also give consideration to appropriate criteria for determining the eligibility of additional light locations. Staff would suggest that such criteria might consist of being a collector or MSA street, or establishing a minimum level of traffic. Action: Motion to recommend to City Council that a budget be maintained for additional priority Street lights and that staffbe directed modify the existing street lighting policy to include criteria for additional priority street lights. Reviewed by: Public Works Director/Principal Engineer Fire Chief Finance Officer PW: 09/19/06