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3. Reconsider alternate outlets for the Business Park 95 regional pond which were evaluated in 2000. Consensus of the Committee was to direct staff to delay the project for a period until the fund balance more closely matches the cost of the project, and to direct staff to inform Mr. Hickman of the Committee's position to not proceed with the easement purchase on his property. Action: Ratify the recommendation of the Public Works Committee. Case #5 Discuss Modification of Priority Street Lighting Policy 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 addition, 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. Another suggestion has been that an appropriate location for a priority light may be the intersection of Waco Street and 142 Avenue. Staff anticipates that requests for consideration of such additional priority lights will continue as the population of the City grows. Staff recommends that the Committee consider maintaining a modest 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. Motion to recommend to City Council that a budget be maintained for additional priority street lights and that staff be directed to modify the existing street lighting policy to include criteria for additional priority street lights. The motion on the floor was amended as follows: To recommend to City Council that a budget be maintained for additional priority street lights and that staff be directed to modify the existing -163-