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t Planning Commission Meeting Minutes July 18, 2000 Page 9 1 Mr. Higgins continued by stating that he hoped that the residents could have input to the decision 2 of decorative lighting. Melsha noted that the way for residents to get involved with the decision 3 is to attend the meetings and to speak to the Commission to provide input and opinions. 4 Thomas mentioned that soon there will be a citywide neighborhood get together, and that such 5 night out could be an excellent time to promote discussions regarding the street lighting. 6 Hanson inquired if the Commission had a deadline for a final decision on the design. Mr. 7 Hubmer responded that a final decision would be optimal for presentation to the City Council at 8 the August 22, 2000 meeting. 9 Hatch mentioned a possibility of putting up a display at the VillageFest celebration to provide 10 for public information and input. 11 Tillmann mentioned that the Parks Commission was planning on putting up a display for the 12 current proposed plans of the redevelopment of Central Park. She mentioned the possibility of 13 putting the lighting display close to the Parks Commission's display. 14 Mr. Hubmer suggested a consensus on the type or style of the lighting and to continue from that 15 point. However, he wanted to caution the Commission about providing for too much light in the residential areas. He has noted concerns from residents regarding lights close to the house and 49 providing for disruption in the residential areas. 18 Mr. Jim McNeely, 2921 33rd Avenue, stated that he was disappointed that the notice that was 19 mailed to the residents invited the residents to attend the meeting at 7:00 p.m., and noted that the 20 lighting issue was placed nearly last on the agenda. Additionally, Mr. McNeely noted that there 21 was not adequate seating for the residents that did attend because of high attendance for another 22 issue at the meeting. He stated that if the Commission wished to encourage attendance for input, 23 that the item be placed closer to the beginning of the meeting as well as provide for appropriate 24 seating. 25 Mr. Hubmer clarified that all the residents on MSA state-aid roads were invited to the meeting to 26 provide input, and he noted his appreciation of the input the Commission has received from the 27 residents in attendance. His hope was that the lighting chosen for 29th Avenue would be 28 incorporated into the plan for the rest of the City. Mr. Hubmer stated that this was the beginning 29 phase of considering options for the City and noted that this was an open format to express input. 30 Mr. Hubmer noted that it would appear an extra meeting would be in order to address this issue. 31 Some residents from the audience noted that lower-level lighting was the preferred choice. 32 One resident inquired about the deadline of August 22, 2000 and how the Commission was 3 planning on obtaining input that the lighting chosen would be the lighting of choice for the entire community. Bergstrom responded that a possible mailing would be in order announcing a public 5 meeting about street lighting.