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066 COUNCIL MEETING Page Two December 10, 1984 CONSIDERATION OF STREET LIGHTING POLICY, RECOMMENDATION ON PETITION FOR STREET LIGHT AT DIANNE STREET AND LAKE DRIVE - RESOLUTION #35 -84 Mr. Volk had prepared a letter and Resolution #35 - 84 regarding street lighting. He also showed a map of Lino Lakes indicating where street lights are presently in place and where they should be placed in the future. There are over 100 intersections in Lino Lakes presently without street lights. Mr. Volk said most cities install street lights on a petition basis until they are more developed. They then develop some specific policy. He would like to install street lights on this same basis. He felt it could be costly to set a policy for instance that would require the above mentioned street lights to be installed in the next five years. There are some areas which do not want or need street lights. Mayor Benson asked Mr. Volk if he was recommending the petition policy. Mr. Volk said yes. BCA has determined that street lights do not deter crime significantly and the Minnesota Department of Transportion has determined that street lights do not decrease the incidence of accidents at intersections. Mr. Reinert asked if the City should have a plan where street lights are desired when a particular request comes in. Mr. Bohjanen felt the Resolution would take care of this problem. Mr. Marier moved to adopt Resolution #35 - 84 and dispense with the reading. Mr. Kulaszewicz seconded the motion. Motion carried unanimously. Mayor Benson asked about the petition from the area of Dianne Street and Lake Drive. Mr. Volk said the area meets the requirements of Resolution #35 - 84. Mr. Bohjanen moved to authorize Mr. Volk to place street lights where he or the City Engineer determine them to be the most effective. Mr. Marier seconded the motion. Motion declared passed. Resolution in its entirety is found on the following page of these minutes. CONSIDERATION OF RECOMMENDATIONS FROM THE SENIOR CENTER COUNCIL Mr. Schumacher explained that the Council has already designated approximately $7,300 for the COmmunity Development Grant Fund for start up costs in the Senior Center. Of this $7,300 approxi- mately $3,000 has been designated for a coordinator. The Senior Council has recommended that Margaret Smith be endorsed by the Council. She has submitted her resume and is 'a Lino Lakes City resident with previous experience with a senior group. Mr. Bohjanen moved to approve Mrs. SMith as coordinator. Mr. Kulaszewicz seconded the motion. Motion carried unanimously.