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HomeMy WebLinkAboutgr00090_000048_pg297November 13, 1978 Page 7 STREET LIGHT INSTALLATION POLICY Mayor Pickar reported that Staff had conducted a study of the street lighting in the City and drawn up a map showing the existing lighting and areas where lights may be requested in the future, along with a proposed policy for street lighting in resi- dential areas. Councilmember Baumgartner stated he thought Staff had done an outstanding job in pre- paring the backup information for the Planning Commission and Council and in preparing the proposed policy. Councilmember Baumgartner read the proposed street lighting policy. Administrator Achen reported that the cost of the present street lighting represents over one -half of a mil of the property taxes and that the cost will continue to go up. Councilmember Hodges stated he was concerned with energy consumption and that he felt 400' spacing may be too close for the lights. Councilmember Rowley pointed out that lights would not necessarily be going in every 400' as the lights would have to be petitioned for and they would have to meet the criteria established in the policy. Councilmember Baumgartner stated that the Planning Commission had discussed adding an item to the policy, specifying how many lights would be budgeted for in one year, but acknowledged there would be a problem when one extra was requested. Councilmember Ziebarth stated that he could foresee at some time in the future not being able to afford any more lights. He added that he would like to leave the issue open until the next meeting to allow time for citizen input. MSP (Ziebarth - Hodges) to table the item until the next Council meeting. 5 ayes ACQUISITION OF TAX FORFEITED LANDS Mayor Pickar reported that five tax forfeited land parcels are available and the Council must determine whether they should be put up for public sale or reserved for public use. He added that four of the parcels comprise the Random Park site on the northeast corner of Long Lake Road and Ridge Lane and presumably should be reserved for public use. The fifth parcel is an unbuildable lot on the west end of Oakewood Drive near St. Michael Street and Staff has recommended it also be reserved for public use. Administrator Achen pointed out on the map where the lots were located. MSP (Baumgartner - Ziebarth) to adopt Resolution #945, declaring Random's First Addition, Lots 5 and 8, Block 1 and Dailey's Hillview Addition, Lot 1, Block 1, non - conservation and authorize their acquisition by the City. 5 ayes SEWER JET RODDER PURCHASE Administrator Achen presented a report from the Finance Director and Public Works Super- visor regarding the opening of bids on November 9 for the sewer jet rodder. Administrator Achen reported that all bids met the City specs except for the alternate bid, and that Staff has recommended the alternate bid be rejected because it does not meet the specs. He added that the low bid was received from Itasca Equipment Company for $75,513. Lonnie Kolin of Itasca Equipment Company stated that they had promised delivery for April of 1979 and could possibly deliver earlier.