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z City of St.-Anthony Street-Lighting Policy and Procedures page 2 existing pole. If the light meets the criteria,the City will assume the : installation/operating costs. The NSP Street Light Coordinator will perform the site review. The request need not be made in writing; a phone call is adequate. NSP will reply in writing and enclose a map of the proposed site indicating a possible location. City staff will contact NSP. 4. If installation of the light can be done at no charge to the City,the"Street Light Approval Form"is sent to the residents requesting the light. On this form,the owner of the property on which the light will be placed and the abutting property owners must give their approval to the location of the proposed street light. Usually four to six signatures are required,depending on the site. If all of the abutting property owners do not approve the proposed location,the light cannot be installed. 5. If any assessments to properties affected are proposed to be levied, a public hearing must be held unless the property owners waive their right to this procedure. 6. When the"Street Light Approval Form"is returned to the City with all appropriate signatures, a written request is sent to NSP for the installation of the proposed street light. The address for doing so is Northern States Power Company, Street Lighting Coordinator, 1518 Chestnut Avenue North, Minneapolis,Minnesota 55403. NSP will place the request on their work schedule and install the light at their earliest convenience. City staff will make this request if the conditions warrant approval. In the event that a request for a street light must be denied,the person making the request shall be.informed of two possible alternatives. 1. NSP can install a light free of charge,if there is a close service point;but will charge the residents for the operation costs. The operating costs'are approximate$7.00 a month. However,NSP will mail only one bill to one property owner and a three-year contract must be signed. 2. Abutting property owners may petition the City asking that they be assessed for all costs of the light through special assessment. The City will then arrange for the installation of the proposed light. 10/98