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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 />_____________________________________________________________________________________ <br />  <br />    Page 8 of 14   <br />(9. PRELIMINARY PLANS FOR 2014 NAVARRE STREET LIGHT AND SIDEWALK <br />PROJECT, Continued) <br /> <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 /> <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 /> <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 /> <br />McMillan asked whether it would make sense to relocate some of the bases. <br /> <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 /> <br />McMillan noted some poles are located among trees and that the spacing could perhaps be looked at. <br /> <br />Struve indicated there are also a few of the lights that are burned out. <br /> <br />Bremer stated the corridor between Dunwoody and Lunds would be the corridor to look at for public <br />safety. <br /> <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 /> <br />Martini stated Staff’s 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 /> <br />Printup asked if all 36 poles would have light fixtures. <br /> <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 /> <br />Item #03 - CC Agenda - *11/12/2013 <br />Approval of Council Minutes 10/28/2013 <br />[Page 8 of 14]