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MINUTES OF THE ORONO CITY COUNCIL MEETING Monday, March 14, 2011 7:00 o'clock p.m. _____________________________________________________________________________________ Page 17 of 22 (10. OLD CRYSTAL BAY ROAD RECONSTRUCTION UPDATE, Continued) Kellogg stated the estimated costs assume similar lighting and bulbs to Kelley Parkway but with taller standards since they are attempting to meet the lighting standards with fewer lights. They are proposing 28-foot standards. The exact size and type are yet to be determined but would likely be high pressure sodium lights, which are the bulbs that are currently along Kelley Parkway. Those bulbs produce a yellow light. They have looked into an LED fixture, which could potentially add another light to each roundabout in order to meet the minimum lighting standards. An LED light could be put on dimmers but they would not be on timers. In the event there is an event at the School District or an emergency, it is critical to keep the roundabouts lit at night. Kellogg noted the lighting along Kelley Parkway does not meet the minimum IES standards. The payback on LED bulbs would be anywhere from six to ten years. The life of the sodium bulbs is about 10,000 to 20,000 hours and the life of an LED light is 70,000 hours. Rahn asked who would maintain the lights. Kellogg indicated the City would maintain the lights. Bremer noted the City would be paid to maintain them. McMillan asked what the annual cost would be if the City went with 34 lights. Kellogg commented he does not have that information available tonight, but that the anticipated energy savings with the LED lights would be in the neighborhood of 3 to 1 or 2 to 1. Kellogg requested the Council determine whether they would like additional lighting from what is being proposed. Kellogg stated the roadway will probably require at least 28 lights with 28-foot tall standards if they want to adequately light the roundabouts and that he will look into high pressure sodium bulbs versus LED bulbs and bring that information to the next meeting. Kellogg indicated the LED lights would be a blue-white light versus the yellow on Kelley Parkway. Printup asked if the lights being proposed are mandatory or not. Kellogg stated the City may assume some responsibility at that intersection if the roundabouts are not lit properly. Kellogg indicated he has been informed that if there is inadequate light, you will go from light to dark spots and the drivers will become distracted. Printup pointed out that residents do not live on this road and that the problem he has with this project is that it is a beautification project. Printup noted the landscaping will be blooming while school is not in session and that they have included a third roundabout to the tune of $150,000. They are now talking about lights that are not necessarily mandated. Printup commented that maybe the City should just plant grass since the City has to pay for the lighting and the water and that the School District can plant the trees with the use of volunteers or perhaps nurseries can donate them. Bremer noted the feasibility study was approved by the Council last fall and that this project has been discussed at great length. Bremer commented the Council has always known that the road would be lit but was not aware of how many poles and how tall the poles would be, which is what City Engineer Kellogg is discussing tonight. Item #03 - CC Agenda - 03/28/2011 Approval of Council Minutes 03/14/2011[Page 17 of 22]