Agenda - Public Works Committee - 11/21/2006

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street repairs and sewer and water extensions. This was the consensus commg from the Committee at their January 19,2006 meeting. City Engineer Jankowski indicated a second modification to the existing policy was language that broadens the eligibility of locations for the placement of priority street lights. The new language provides the Council with discretion in authorizing priority street lights in other needed locations, and acknowledges the continued need for annual funding. Finally the Committee had previously recommended that the policy be reviewed. by the Park and Recreation Commission for the purpose of comments on trail lighting needs. Mr. Jankowski reviewed the following draft revised street lighting policy: Purpose: It shall be the purpose of this policy to provide for a rational basis for the location, types, and methods of installing and financing of municipal street lighting within the City. General: Two distinct classifications of street lighting within the City are acknowledged. Priority street lighting shall consist of street lights placed at key intersections and locations within the City. The chief benefit from this class of lighting is to improve safety at higher volume intersections and on high speed roadways. Because of the general nature of the . benefit from this type of lighting it shall be financed through revenue derived from the general fund and a citywide street lighting utility. Subdivision lighting is the second classification of street lighting. The increased benefit from this continuous type of lighting includes greater pedestrian safety and increased crime deterrent. These benefits occur. .chiefly to residents of subdivisions and neighborhoods, who should be involved in the decision to provide such street lighting and the financing of the sy~tem. Priority Street Lighting: Eligibility for priority street lighting shall include the intersection of city streets with state. trunk highways, county roads, and city arterial and collector streets. Ii1 addition priority lighting eligibility shall also be considered where one or more factors may establish a basis for street lighting that will benefit the general public. These factors shall include: . High frequency of nighttime accidents . Marked pedestrian crossings . Locations used by a high number of pedestrians near parks and schools . Selected intersections on neighborhood collector streets were traffic volumes are significantly higher than on adjacent residential streets. . Within the Ramsey Town Center. Public Works Committee / October 17, 2006 Page 5 of 11