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<br />City Engineer/Public Works Director Westby reviewed the staff report and stated that, at a <br />minimum, staff recommends providing street lights at all intersections and mid-block pedestrian <br />crossings, as well as along all off-road sidewalks and trails. <br />Councilmember Specht asked if there are complaints about the lack of lighting. <br />City Engineer/Public Works Director Westby replied that the city is not receiving complaints on <br />this topic, however, some streets are new, and theWaterfront is not yet complete. He stated that <br />as they build the Waterfront out with amenities, they will see additional pedestrian use in that area <br />and will want to improve safety for pedestrians. <br />Councilmember Riley commented that he would support the minimum lighting at intersections <br />and pedestrian crossings rather than follow the original COR Master Streetlight Plan verbatim <br />considering that more recent development in The COR is not following the original concept. <br />Chairperson Olson agreed that there is a balance between being well-balanced for safety and light <br />pollution. He agreed with priority lighting at intersections and pedestrian crossings. <br />City Engineer/Public Works Director Westby commented that they could begin with lighting <br />Ramsey Parkway and intersections and confirmed that he could obtain a high-level estimate from <br />Connexus. He recalled one complaint he received about the lack of lighting at Bunker Lake <br />Boulevard and Zeolite Street. <br />6.02: Receive Updates on Improvement Projects, Studies, and Items of Interest <br />City Engineer/Public Works Director Westby provided an update on current and proposed City, <br />County, and MnDOT improvement projects and studies, and on other items of interest to the <br />Committee. <br />6.03: Review Future Topics Calendar <br />Noted. <br />7.ADJOURNMENT <br />Motion by Councilmember Riley, seconded by Councilmember Olson, to adjourn the Public <br />Works Committee meeting. <br />Motion carried. <br />The regular meeting of the Public Works Committee adjourned at 7:08 p.m. <br />Public Works Committee / April 15, 2025 <br />Page 6 of 7 <br /> <br />