ITEM 5.1 Street light replacementsO t�,Te F o
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DEPARTMENT INFORMATION
Request for
City Council Action
ORIGINATING DEPARTMENT REQUESTOR:
MEETING DATE:
Administration City Administrator/Finance Director Flaherty
April 22, 2019
PRESENTER(S) REVIEWED BY:
ITEM #:
Administration
5.1
STRATEGIC VISION
MEETS:
THE CITY OF OTSEGO:
replacements.
Is a strong organization that is committed to leading the community through innovative
communication.
IS A PUBLIC HEARING REQUIRED?
Has proactively expanded infrastructure to responsibly provide core services.
No
Is committed to delivery of quality emergency service responsive to community needs and
expectations in a cost-effective manner.
In January 2018, the City of Otsego entered into an Asset Transfer Agreement with Elk River Municipal
Is a social community with diverse housing, service options, and employment opportunities.
X
Is a distinctive, connected community known for its beauty and natural surroundings.
AGENDA ITEM DETAILS
RECOMMENDATION:
City staff is recommending that the City Council consider the provided options for street light
replacements.
ARE YOU SEEKING APPROVAL OF A CONTRACT?
IS A PUBLIC HEARING REQUIRED?
No
No
BACKGROUND/J USTI FICATION:
In January 2018, the City of Otsego entered into an Asset Transfer Agreement with Elk River Municipal
Utilities (ERMU) to transfer ownership of certain street lighting systems within the City of Otsego. These
lighting systems were located in Waterfront West, Waterfront East and Great River Centre. There are
approximately 100 total lights within these three development areas.
City staff was recently informed by ERMU of their desire to begin replacement of the street light system
within Waterfront West, where there are 29 lights being considered for replacement. This development is
being considered for replacement due to multiple reasons. The first is that there are currently multiple
damaged lights that need to be replaced; and second, that finding replacements for the existing lights is
very difficult and also very expensive.
ERMU has provided the City with two potential options for replacement of the existing lights. The first
option is a "cobra" style light that is a more contemporary looking light, and there is no cost to the City for
this option. The second option is an "acorn" style, and would be considered more of a traditional looking
light, and is considered to be an upgrade, and the City would be responsible for $1,000 per light. In
accordance with the terms of the Asset Transfer Agreement, the City has input in this process.
The Public Works Subcommittee was presented with this information at its April 17th meeting and
recommended that it be brought before the Council for discussion.
SUPPORTING DOCUMENTS ATTACHED:
• Photos of Street Light Replacement Options
POSSIBLE MOTION
PLEASE WORD MOTION AS YOU WOULD LIKE IT TO APPEAR IN THE MINUTES:
Motion for City staff to provide direction to ERMU that the City would prefer installation of the
style street lighting within the Waterfront West development area.
BUDGET INFORMATION
FUNDING: BUDGETED:
Fund 225 —Above Standard Street Light District No
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