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I I I Council Meeting Minutes July 8, 1986 Council Business, continued Benke asked if it is possible to have any kind of luminary other than standard lighting; Proper responded it would not be possible from that distance. Williams asked it if had been established that none of those property owners (1032, 1062, 1031, 1043) want a pole on their property; Benke did not believe council received a direct answer and questioned whether or not we can power to it. Benke asked if any neighbors may if there was a power line behind 1032 or on that corner; resident did not believe there was. Williams stated because policy is to light intersections for safety purposes, should consider a light at the intersection of Highview Drive and Robin Lane or consider moving the light from the cul de sac on Robin Lane in toward Robin Lane, and, since it seems it is only about 200-300 feet from Pike Lake Drive to the intersection of Robin Lane and Highview Drive, that is not the best location for the light. Motion by Gunderman, seconded by Brandt to TABLE UNTIL THE NEXT MEETING SO THAT CITY ENGINEER CAN REVIEW THE NOTES AND COMMENTS. Brandt explained she seconded the motion in order to be sure that everyone who lives in that area of Robin Lane is advised that we are considering the option. Schmidt stated, in the interest of public safety, the primary consideration is the lighting of the intersection and whatever studies staff does will have to keep that consideration as their primary one; and he will vote for the motion to give other residents the opportunity to know if a light is to be removed. Schmidt further stated he believes the light should be at the intersection to be consistent with the policy. Benke concurred with the general conclusion as it appears the logical place for the light is at the corner of Robin Lane and Highview Drive; if the light is relocated at the Robin Lane cul de sac, we are lighting an intersection from three different corners and didn't believe that totallly addressed the safety requirements of the lights. Lisa Paulson, 1038 Robin Lane, stated: the policy is evidentally made for the average city block; the light at the intersection of Highview Drive and Pike Lake Drive is fine for the intersection of Robin Lane and Highview Drive because that intersection has only two houses; it is a very short block (it is no longer than this building) and that is why the light should be moved inward; whereas the Highview Drive block is probably four times the length and asked why the already existing light would be put there and move another light two houses away at the intersection which is already reasonably lit by a light two houses away. Page Six