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33 really dark spaces and having the opportunity of considering a space. She thought <br />34 that generally what exists seems reasonable. <br />35 <br />36 Mr. Freihammer explained that the Parks Department has their own lighting policy <br />37 for the parks, and this does not really apply to parks. This is really regarding public <br />38 right-of-way. <br />39 <br />40 Member Luongo wondered if there should be something in the policy regarding <br />41 lighting trails. <br />42 <br />43 Mr. Freihammer explained there could be, there is not currently, but if the City <br />44 decided to light the trails it would be a huge cost that is not really considered right <br />45 now. <br />46 <br />47 Member Rudolfwondered if it would make sense to consider one or two sentences <br />48 of language that staff stated a few times during this presentation which is about the <br />49 City strives to balance a sense of safety with fiscal responsibility but also like <br />50 environmental responsibility with the dark skies piece. Really seeking to strike that <br />51 balance. <br />52 <br />53 Mr. Freihammer thought that was a good idea, maybe a type of mission statement. <br />54 <br />55 Chair Ficek thought the City should be looking at the intersections and curves. To <br />56 him that is a safety issue. The mid-block light should not be automatic and should <br />57 be a request for people, he thought this should be a darker sky. He wondered if <br />58 people couldrequest lighting can people also request to remove mid-block lighting <br />59 and make it darker. Should that be in there. Another thought he had is there should <br />60 be a difference between commercial and residential. He wondered what happens to <br />61 streets that have residential on one side and commercial on the other. <br />62 <br />63 Mr. Freihammer indicated the City does not havemuch of that but could try to add <br />64 language to clarify that. <br />65 <br />66 Chair Ficek thoughtregarding the midblock petition, the one hundred fifty feet <br />67 within the light is a high burden and one person could crash that. He wondered if it <br />68 should be more two-thirds or three quarters. He thought the one hundred percent <br />69 would be hard to get any group to agree to. <br />70 <br />71 Mr. Freihammer noted the City staff works with Xcel as much as possible to put <br />72 the lighting where it would benefit everyone. <br />73 <br />74 Member Hodder thought it made sense to see what the need would be or just to <br />75 assess what the City is missing. He thought that would be a good first step. <br />76 <br />77 Mr. Freihammer appreciated the Commission feedback and will help staff draft <br />78 something to present to the City Council. <br />Page 2of 2 <br />Qbhf!73!pg!614 <br /> <br />