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JUL-29-1993 16:12 CITY OF hlHHETONKA 612 939 8244 P.02/03 \A vy Ki 11 <) M piAc: COUNCIL tOLlCY 1-14 ENT OF STREET LIGHTING EFFECTIVE DATE: March 1, 1986 COUNCIL PQT.TCV DM PLACEMENT OF STREET LIGHTING The purpose of this directive is to set out the policy of the Citv Council concerning the placement of street lighting in the city of ninn^uonjca • Background m The City of Minnetonka provides street lighting of various types to streets of vehicular and pedestrian City provided street lighting is not intended for the purpose of deterring criminal activity. STATEMENT OF POLICY Applicability ^is Polity is applicable to all requests for the installation of street lighting to be provided by the City. standard Street Lighting ®*^9ineer will consider the authorization of placing street lights in the city only at intersections, the end of cul-de-sacs, at steep hills along City streets, or the entrance to or within publicly-owned parking facilities, except when the strict application of such criteria would not be in the best interests of residents of the city. In such instances, an alternative location may be approved. In some cases, power may not be available to a particular location where a street light is weurranted. in these instances, the Council will consider assuming some of the additional costs of the power installation. The benefited property owners will normally be re<pired to assume any cost over $500. Payment shall be made to the City prior to the installation. Adjacent property owners are generally perceived to receive the most benefit from a street light, however, this will be reviewed on a case-by-case basis. The initial action for the placement of such lights may come from City Staff who have been made aware of the need for street lights which meet such criteria or upon petition from residents who are interested in placement of a street light. The petition must, at a minimum, contain the signatures of all property owners who would be i *