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ORONO CITY COUNCIL MEETING <br />MINUTES FOR APRIL 12,1999 <br />( #11) #2471 Independent School District #278 - Continued <br />Kelley asked how high the optimal pole would be without going as high as 35 feet. • <br />McQueen explained that with more even lighting, less glare occurs. It would be a mistake to <br />put up one large pole to deal with a large area. He reviewed the lighting plan and explained <br />the directional fixtures. With the directional fixtures, only the paved area will be lit. <br />Jabbour said they are proposing box lights so you cannot concentrate on the height of the <br />light. The direction of the light, the lens in front of the light and the reflector are what <br />determine where the light goes. <br />Kelley asked where he could look at the proposed lights where they are actually in use. <br />Pomeroy said he would provide examples for Kelley. <br />Jabbour said there are computer models available that will demonstrate light spillage based <br />on the configuration of the light. <br />Lawson said the lights are engineered to cover the lot from the perimeter to the mid point of <br />the parking lot. If lights are located in the middle of the lot, the ease and efficiency of bus <br />loading and unloading is reduced. <br />Kelley asked if the School District would be amenable to a condition that the athletic fields to • <br />the east would not be lighted at any future date. <br />McQueen said the application states there is no lighting for those fields, but he does not think <br />they can tie future School Boards to that requirement. <br />Kelley said he wants to make sure the school will have to have City Council approval to light <br />the fields to the east. <br />Sansevere said he would like to make sure if the athletic fields have lights, that they are not <br />left on all night. <br />Jabbour asked if the Council should address the grade of the parking lot. <br />McQueen explained that the 5% grade is in one small area. He also explained that in order to <br />reduce the 5% grade in this area, the grade would have to be increased in another area. <br />Pomeroy explained the drop in grade and that sometimes it is not possible to achieve less <br />grade. <br />Kelley said he can approve the 5% grade. <br />Page 21 <br />0 <br />