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Mounds View City Hall A't 9, 1984 <br />Regular Meeting Page Three <br />drivers responsibility to use caution. He stated <br />his main concern is with security, and he feels the <br />lights would help in that respect. <br />Steve Olson, 8412 Pleasant View Drive, stated he shares <br />Mr. Martin's concern with appearance. He stated he did <br />feel streetlights would be helpful as far as safety is <br />concerned, and he would be supportive of looking at the <br />additional cost for ornamental lights. <br />Ted Amozi, 8350 Pleasant View Drive, stated he was in <br />favor of having the lights installed, as there have <br />been a number of break -ins in the area, and he feels <br />the lights would be helpful. <br />Motion /Second: Doty /Blanchard to approve the Pleasant <br />View streetlights installation. <br />5 ayes 0 nays <br />Considerable discussion occurred before the vote was <br />taken on the motion. <br />Councilmember Doty explained that he was in favor of <br />the installation as far more residents signed the <br />petition in favor of the lights, then those who were <br />speaking against them, and he is also concerned with <br />the safety issue. <br />Councilmember Hankner suggested the City check into <br />putting a different light in the area of opposition, <br />if those residents are willing to pay for it. <br />Mayor McCarty noted that if it was done in front of <br />only one piece of property, it would look out of <br />place and could cause problems. <br />DeeAnn Amozi, 8350 Pleasant View Drive, stated she <br />had started the petition for the installation of <br />the lights and noted that some lights seem to be <br />softer in appearance than others. <br />Clerk/Administrator Pauley explained that all exist- <br />ing streetlights will be converted to sodium, which <br />is yellowish in tone, which is what all new street <br />lights are, as NSP has the manpower available. <br />Mr. Davis noted that there is opposition to the place- <br />ment of a light at 8392 -8402 Pleasant View from three <br />adjacent property owners. He explained the owner at <br />8391 Pleasant View had originally signed the petition <br />but then changed mind. He presented Clerk /Administrator <br />Pauley will a note from the resident, indicating his <br />change. <br />Motion Carried <br />