Agenda - Planning Commission - 12/07/2006

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2. Delay the project for a period until the fund balance more closely matches the cost of the project. 3. Reconsider alternate outlets for the Business Park 95 regional pond which were evaluated in 2000. Public Works Director Olson indicated after considerable discussion the 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 infonn Mr. Hickman of the Committee's position to not proceed with the easement purchase on his property. Mr. Olson advised, since the Committee meeting, staff has talked to Mr. Hickman. He has asked that the City purchase the easement over a specified length oftime. This does provide some flexibility in purchasing the easement, but still makes the project unachievable with the amount of money that is being collected. Staffs intention is to continue to negotiate with Mr. Hickman, but if direction is received from the Council as to the importance of the easement purchase in the short tenn the negotiations would be delayed until there are more funds available. Mayor Gamec inquired if the suggestion of Mr. Hickman to purchase the easement over a specified length of time would result in less cost to the City in the long run. Public Works Director Olson replied there may be more cost involved, as Mr. Hickman will likely want to receive interest. Motion by Councilmember Elvig, seconded by Councilmember Cook, to ratify the recommendation of the Public Works Committee in Case No.4 and to direct staff to delay the project for a period until the fund balance more closely matches the cost of the project. Motion carried. V oting Yes: Mayor Gamec, Councilmembers Elvig, Cook, Jeffrey, Olson, Pearson, and Strommen. Voting No: None. 5) Discuss Modifications of Priority Street Lighting Policy Public Works Director Olson explained 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. 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. Mr. Olson advised the recommendation of the Committee was to maintain a budget of $15,000 for additional priority street lights and that staff be directed to modify the existing street lighting policy to include criteria for additional friority street lights, and that staff be directed to place a streetlight at the intersection of 142n Avenue and Waco Street. Mr. Olson explained this location is at the entrance near the park where there is a significant amount of traffic. Motion by Councilmember Elvig, seconded by Councilmember Cook, to ratify the recommendation of the Public Works Committee in Case No.5 and to authorize that a budget be City Council/October 10,2006 Page 12 of 15 P22