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Mr. Collin McGlowen, resident on 164th Lane NW, stated there is also a safety concern with a gap between where the floors come up in the ramp and the wire fence that is installed. His concern would be that a kid could climb up the wire fence and fall down. . Public Works Director Olson indicated this concern will be included. on the agenda of the next Public Works Committee meeting. 11) Lighting at the Municipal Parking Ramp Public Works Director Olson indicated the Committee directed that the issue of lighting at the municipal parking ramp be presented to the full Council. He reviewed that staff had been directed to investigate and report on how the level of lighting at the parking ramp might be reduced. There was a suggestion made that upper levels of the parking ramp be shut down until a higher use occurs. Mr. Olson explained this suggestion is problematic since the elevators cannot be restricted to operate at less than full range. In addition, there are people that use the second level of the ramp during the day and into the evening hours. Mr. Olson stated the lighting has been decreased significantly on the 3rd and 4th levels. The concern is to be sure there is enough lighting for the surveillance cameras within the ramp to work properly. The electricity cost in the parking ramp was in the range of $90 to $100 per day prior to reducing the lighting. Since the lighting has been decreased the cost has been lowered by approximately 25% on the most recent bill, which does not include the full month of service. Staff will continue to monitor the lighting. Acting Mayor Elvig suggested some of the accent lighting around the base of the ramp be shut down; possibly every third light. He asked if it is staffs recommendation that the current lighting in the municipal parking ramp is at a sufficient level. Public Works Director Olson responded in the affirmative. Councilmember Jeffrey commented the lighting levels appear to be sufficient for the security cameras to capture appropriate images if needed, which was his concern. Motion by Councilmember Olson, seconded by Councilmember Jeffrey, to direct staff to leave the lighting at the municipal parking ramp at the current level. Motion carried. Voting Yes: Acting Mayor Elvig, Councilmembers Olson, Jeffrey, Dehen, Look, and Strommen. Voting No: None. Absent: Mayor Gamec. Consensus of the Council was to direct staff to investigate the level of the perimeter lighting of the municipal parking ramp. 12) Rivers Bend Park Lighting Public Works Director Olson stated last year a traditionaire/decorative street light was placed at the intersection of Waco Street and 142nd Lane to assist with safety at this intersection. A similar need for lighting is also warranted at the entrance to Rivers Bend Park at the comer of Waco City Council / April 24, 2007 Page 36 of 38