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. Minutes of Regular Council Meeting, April 28, 1986 Page 4 -within 250 feet of the street end, or cuI de sac, petition for a light. In discussion, Sather noted that a good share of the City has underground utilities; asked if a typical NSP pole is proposed in the front yard in these areas. Malone said the committee did not look into decorative posts; noted that people would be given the option to not have lights; decorative poles could be an alternative. Malone asked if Council wants the committee to proceed with a lighting plan; estimated the cost for lights would add about $lO/household/year to taxes. Malone noted that the committee is limited as to what it can do until it knows whether Council wants it to proceed; feels there is no point in putting in lights now, until we have a plan in place. . Lamb noted that residents will have to realize that they have to give up something else for the lights; those who don't want lights, or already have lights, will have to share in this cost. In discussion, Hicks expressed concern about the additional use of energy, if not necessary. Woodburn suggested that the matter be referred to Planning and Finance, after we obtain firmer costs. Sather said he feels it is in the Council's best interest to implement the revised guidelines as recommended; feels there should be a "plan"; suggested the plan be referred, at a later date, to Public Safety/Works and Finance committees, after Council has had time to digest the plan proposal. Hansen said she feels Council should decide if it wants a long term "plan"; if not, then Council should not give the committee this charge. Hansen moved, seconded by Hicks, that Council approve adding the following to the present street light guidelines: "where the visibility along one of the intersecting roads is less than 150 feet." Motion carried (Hansen, Hicks, Woodburn voting in favor of the motion; Sather voting in opposition). (3-1) Hansen moved. seconded by Hicks, that Council conduct a street light survey of Arden Hills residents. Motion carried unanimously. (4-0) (Format of survey to be determined by Street Light Subcommittee, for distribution in Town Crier, giving all residents the opportunity to respond. Hicks thanked the Street Light Subcommittee for its work on the report; suggested that costs of decorative light standard be included when compiling street light costs. Report on April 24 Finance Committee MeetinR Council was referred to minutes or April 24 Finance Committee meeting. McNiesh reported that the committee discussed various alternatives of financing the upcoming capital improvements; have appointed a subcommittee to analyze financing water tower; reported that the committee is also reviewing heating permit fees. PlanninR Commission ResiRnation Hicks moved, seconded by Hansen, that Council accept from the Planning Commission effective June 1, 1986. unanimously. (4-0) Ron Parson's resignation Motion carried . (Certificate of Appreciation to be issued to Mr. Parson). Finance Committee ResiRnation Hansen moved to accept John Rauenhorst's resignation from the Finance Committee. Motion was seconded by Sather and carried unanimously. (4-0) (Certificate of Appreciation to be issued to Dr. Rauenhorst).