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515 Little Canada Road, Little Canada, MN 55117 -1600 (612) 484 -2177 / FAX: (612) 484 -4538 MEMORANDUM TO: Mayor Hanson & Members of the City Council FROM: Joel Hanson, City Administrator DATE: December 15, 1994 RE: City Hall Christmas Lighting MAYOR Raymond G. Hanson COUNCIL Beverly Scalze Jim LaValle Steve Morelan Bob Pedersen ADMINISTRATOR Joel R. Hanson On December 5, 1994, Council Member Morelan suggested that we put up Christmas lights on the City Hall property. The idea was to light some of the trees on the corner of Little Canada Road and Noel Drive. It was further suggested that the cost of doing this should come from the 10% Fund given the nature of this type of expenditure. In discussing this matter with staff, the following issues were raised: * Possible negative perception on the part of some members of the public by placing lights on City Hall property. This would be generated from the standpoint of the dollars expended for the lights as well as the staff time needed to place and remove them. * Concern regarding our ability to place the lights in a manner which generates a positive image for the City while not letting spending get out of control. (Steve and I felt a couple hundred dollars should provide the amount necessary for the lighting.) In discussing this matter with Dave Harris, he pointed out the height of the trees on the corner of Little Canada Road and Noel Drive would make placement difficult without some type of elevated bucket. The loader may be an option, but even then some type of extension to get the lights high enough on the trees would still be necessary. * Given the fact that this is a new undertaking, I thought the Council should comment on their comfort level with this proposal. They should also approve the expenditure from the 10% Fund. I feel Steve's idea has merit and should be considered. Lighting the City Hall property could be a nice focal point for the Page 181