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MINUTES OF THE ' <br /> ORONO CITY COUNCIL MEETING � <br /> Monday,October 28,2013 <br /> 7:00 o'clock p.m. <br /> (9. PRELIMINARYPLANS FOR 2014 NAVARRE STREET LIGHT AND SIDEWALK <br /> PROJECT, Continued) <br /> Martini stated as it relates to the photo metrics,the levels will meet or exceed minimum requirements for <br /> a commercial corridor. The height of the light was determined based on a balance of uniformity and <br /> intensity reaching the ground. The LED lighting is being proposed on 25-foot poles. The LED lighting <br /> provides better color and is more uniform than the high-pressure sodium light. Martini noted a shorter <br /> pole would provider more brightness down on the ground but less overlap between the poles. Martini <br /> indicated they would also be able to direct the light in the direction desired with the new lights. <br /> Also being proposed as part of this project are various sidewalk improvements. A sidewalk inventory <br /> was conducted by Staff denoting the condition of the sidewalks to determine which portions should be <br /> replaced. Martini indicated Staff will make sure there is not overlap with what the County is doing now <br /> or potentially into the future. <br /> The preliminary costs of the project for the lighting improvements are$394,750,wiring improvements at <br /> $38,150,and sidewalk improvements at$89,000, for a total estimated cost being$784,860. The schedule <br /> being proposed is to bring the final plans and specifications back to the City Council on November 25, <br /> with a bid opening in January of 2014. Construction would begin in May of 2014 and the work would be <br /> completed by August of 2014. <br /> McMillan asked whether it would make sense to relocate some of the bases. <br /> Martini stated if there are any specific concerns or areas that should be looked at, Staff could do that,but <br /> otherwise the poles are fairly evenly spaced to provide adequate lighting. <br /> McMillan noted some poles are located among trees and that the spacing could perhaps be looked at. <br /> Struve indicated there are also a few of the lights that are burned out. <br /> Bremer stated the corridor between Dunwoody and Lunds would be the corridor to look at for public <br /> safety. <br /> Printup stated there are a number of businesses where they have their own light pole and then a city light <br /> in close proximity. Printup suggested the City Council perhaps take a look at that to see whether they <br /> would be needed now or in the future. <br /> Martini stated Staffls goal was to light up the roadway and does not take into account the other lights that <br /> might be in the area. Martini stated if the business changes, one question is whether that same level of <br /> lighting will stay. Martini stated it depends on what the Council would hope to accomplish with the <br /> lighting. <br /> Printup asked if all 36 poles would have light fixtures. <br /> Struve indicated it is their recommendation to replace all the poles and lights in that area given their poor <br /> condition. The vast majority of the poles are located along County Road 15,with one or two north and <br /> south on County Road 19. <br /> Page 8 of 14 <br />