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<br />I <br /> <br />I <br /> <br />I <br /> <br />City of New Bricrhton <br />October 27, 1981 <br /> <br />The Mayor requested that staff con~unicate <br />regarding state participation in the bridge <br />on Silver Lake Road over 1-694 and regarding <br />possible reconstruction of the County Road E2 <br />bridge over 1-3SW. <br /> <br />The Mayor with the consent of the Council <br />directed receipt of a petition regarding <br />a request for a street light on 17th Avenue <br />between 17th Street and Long Lake Road. <br /> <br />Hr. Robert Powell, 1738 17th Avenue NW, <br />stated that there had been a number of <br />vandalisms including two (2) fire-bombs <br />directed towards his residence wi thin <br />this neighborhood and that it was the feeling <br />of the neigbors that a street light at this <br />location would be a deterrent to the vandalism <br />problems. <br /> <br />Mr. Powell stated that he felt the vandalism <br />problem was a life-threatening situation. <br /> <br />The Mayor reviewed the City policies regarding <br />street lights and also reviewed the expenses <br />the City incurs for the street lights currently <br />existing and the potential for street lights <br />in the comming years. The Mayor further stated <br />that he felt increased police surveilance in this <br />area should be done and that resolution of the <br />problem would probably be accomplished best through <br />the police work. <br /> <br />Councilmember Janecek stated that in reviewing <br />the police reports it appeared that the majority <br />of vandalism occurred in the rear yards which <br />may not be helped by installation of a street <br />light on the street. <br /> <br />Mr. Powell indicated that it was the feeling <br />of the neighborhood that a light would deter <br />the vandalisms. <br /> <br />Councilmember Benke indicated that regardless <br />of what was decided regarding a street light <br />it was his feeling that some extra-ordinary <br />police work in the next few weeks was warranted <br />and that perhaps some additional study by City <br />staff regarding the light should be done. <br /> <br />Motion by Schmidt, seconded by Janecek to defer <br />action on the request for a street light until the <br />November 24, 1981 Council meeting and to direct <br />staff to continue to investigate and monitor the <br /> <br />-4- <br /> <br />Petition for <br />Street Light <br />17th Ave. NW <br />and 17th St. <br />Report No. 81-228 <br />