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<br /> <br />5.Discussion of City Streetlight Policy <br /> <br /> Deb Bloom started by recapping what was discussed at the last meeting. <br />The Commission had decided that safety was the primary issue, followed <br />by cost. Information from Mn/DOT was provided to the Commission on <br />safety issues. Bloom went over the history of Roseville streetlight <br />projects. <br /> <br /> Member Wilke asked about the project on Terrace Drive, whether it was <br />assessed to property owners. Bloom did not have that information. <br /> <br /> Member Wilke asked about new developments and how the streetlights <br />are being funded. Bloom stated that the developer pays for and maintains <br />those streetlights. <br /> <br /> Bloom began a discussion about developing a streetlight ordinance. <br />Schwartz said maybe they should first decide what they want as a standard <br />and then figure out the funding. Bloom presented many different choices <br />for standard pedestrian and streetlighting. <br /> <br /> Member Wilke stated that he thought in commercial areas plain shoebox <br />style lighting was adequate, but on main streets having a fancier style of <br />light is preferable. Schwartz asked him if he thought a city-wide standard <br />was needed. Member Wilke stated that having a standard would be easier <br />to maintain and cheaper in the long run. <br /> <br /> Member Rossini asked how many different types of streetlights are <br />currently being used in Roseville. Bloom stated there are approximately <br />five styles currently being used, and that maybe they should use those five <br />as the standard and have two or three pedestrian level lights as choices. <br /> <br /> The need for more lighting on pathways was discussed. <br /> <br /> Schwartz asked the Commission to clarify their recommendations on <br />items needed to write a new policy. <br /> <br /> <br />?Spacing: Now it is 600’ in residential areas, less if there are curves or <br />hills or at intersections. The consensus was that this is adequate. <br /> <br /> <br />?Style: There are currently 5-6 styles being used in Roseville. The <br />consensus was to keep the currently used styles as the standard <br />options. <br /> <br /> <br />?Funding: Are there any changes to the current policy? <br /> <br />Schwartz said that staff would bring a draft policy to the January meeting. <br /> <br />Page 2 of 3 <br /> <br />