ORD 08-22ORDINANCE NO.: 2008-22
CITY OF OTSEGO
COUNTY OF WRIGHT, MINNESOTA
AN ORDINANCE ESTABLISHING POLICIES AND REGULATIONS FOR THE
INSTALLATION AND OPERATION OF STREET LIGHTS.
THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF OTSEGO DOES HEREBY ORDAIN:
. Section 1. Section 2-4-2.K of the City Code is hereby amended to include the
following additional provisions:
7. Above Standard Street Light Operations and Maintenance Rates:
a. Commercial:
$222.00 acre/year.
Section 2. Section 5-7-8 of the City Code is hereby repealed in its entirety and
amended to read as follows:
5-7-8 RESERVED.
Section 3. Chapter 6 of the Otsego City Code is hereby amended to include the
following Section:
SECTION 8
STREET LIGHTING
Section:
6-8-1
Purpose
6-8-2
Definitions
6-8-3
General Provisions
6-8-4
Standard Street Lighting
6-8-5
Above Standard Street Lighting
6-8-6
Installation
6-8-7
Operation and Maintenance Costs
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6-8-1: PURPOSE: The purpose of this section is to establish policies and
regulations for the uniform installation and efficient operation and maintenance of street
lights along public streets and trails to ensure adequate visibility for vehicles and
pedestrians and to protect public safety.
6-8-2: DEFINITIONS: The following terms shall be defined as follows for the
purposes of this Section:
Above Standard System: Street lighting that exceed basic illumination needs established
by this Section for aesthetic or unique vehicle and/or pedestrian traffic situations including
but not limited to:
A. Any system with fixtures spaced more closely than necessary to meet the standards
for traffic or pedestrian safety.
B. Use of non-standard lighting units.
Lighting Unit, Type I: A single arm Shepard's hook aluminum pole with the luminarie
mounted at the downturned end of the pole and also having a decorative base cover and
one banner bracket..
Lighting Unit, Type II: A straight round tapered steel or aluminum pole and cobra or
mongoose or shoebox style luminaire mounted either at the top of the pole or at the end of
a mast arm.
Lighitng Unit, Type III: A straight round aluminum pole and top mounted lantern or globe
luminaire.
HPS: High Pressure Sodium.
LED: Light Emitting Diode.
Property owner: The person or entity identified by Wright County property tax records as
the owner of a parcel of land.
Standard System: Street lighting that fulfills basic illumination standards as established by
this Section.
6-8-3: GENERAL PROVISIONS:
A. The City Engineer shall plan the Street Lighting System.
B. All street lighting fixtures and materials shall be listed and approved by Underwriters
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Laboratories, Inc. (UL).
C. All Luminaries shall be controlled by a photo cell to be oriented north to the extent
practical.
D. All fixtures shall comply with the Otsego Standard Lighting specifications and sheets
included in the Engineering Manual and the following minimum specifications:
E. Finish shall be factory applied polyester powder paint with paint chip supplied to
the City Engineer for approval prior to installation.
F. Installation of non-standard fixtures or above standard systems shall be allowed
upon approval by the City Council provided that:
The non-standard fixtures or above standard system shall be consistent
with the minimum efficiency, durability and maintenance specifications of
this Section as determined by the City Engineer.
2. Those requesting installation of the non-standard fixtures or above
standard systems shall be subject to an agreement assigning
responsibility for installation, maintenance, operating and administrative
costs incurred that are in excess of standard fixtures or standard systems.
G. All lighting units installed as part of the Street Lighting System shall be supplied
with a manufactures warranty meeting the following specifications:
1. The luminaire electrical system consisting of a core and coil ballast,
starting aid, capacitor and wiring inside the lighting unit will be free from
defects for a period of five (5) years from the date installation is complete
and accepted by the City of Otsego:
2. The luminaire housing shall be free from defects for a period of two (2)
years from the date installation is complete and accepted by the City of
Otsego.
H. The location of the street light system within the public right-of-way shall comply
with the specifications of the Engineering Manual and Chapter 6, Section 6
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Type I
Type II
Type III
Luminaries
HPS
HPS
HPS
Wattage
70
150
Horizontal Cutoff
90 Degree
90 degree
90 degree*
Pole Type
Aluminum
Steel or
Aluminum
Steel or
Aluminum
Luminaries Height.
15 feet
30 feet
E. Finish shall be factory applied polyester powder paint with paint chip supplied to
the City Engineer for approval prior to installation.
F. Installation of non-standard fixtures or above standard systems shall be allowed
upon approval by the City Council provided that:
The non-standard fixtures or above standard system shall be consistent
with the minimum efficiency, durability and maintenance specifications of
this Section as determined by the City Engineer.
2. Those requesting installation of the non-standard fixtures or above
standard systems shall be subject to an agreement assigning
responsibility for installation, maintenance, operating and administrative
costs incurred that are in excess of standard fixtures or standard systems.
G. All lighting units installed as part of the Street Lighting System shall be supplied
with a manufactures warranty meeting the following specifications:
1. The luminaire electrical system consisting of a core and coil ballast,
starting aid, capacitor and wiring inside the lighting unit will be free from
defects for a period of five (5) years from the date installation is complete
and accepted by the City of Otsego:
2. The luminaire housing shall be free from defects for a period of two (2)
years from the date installation is complete and accepted by the City of
Otsego.
H. The location of the street light system within the public right-of-way shall comply
with the specifications of the Engineering Manual and Chapter 6, Section 6
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of the City Code.
6-8-4: STANDARD STREET LIGHTING: The standard street lighting system shall
consist of the following:
A. Type II lighting units shall be installed:
At all corners of a four way intersection of two arterial streets or at each
corner of the approaching vehicle lane of an arterial street at a "T"
intersection with another arterial street.
2. At the corner of the approaching vehicle lane for all intersections with arterial
streets.
3. At two (2) opposing corners of a four way intersection of two collector streets;
or at the corner of the approaching vehicle lane of a collector street
intersecting another collector street at a `T" intersection.
B. Type III lighting units shall be installed:
1. Every six hundred sixty (660) feet along both sides of urban collector street
streets off -set such that there is one street light approximately every three
hundred thirty (330) feet on alternating sides of the collector street.
2. At two (2) opposing corners of a four way intersection of two local streets or a
local street with a collector street; or at the corner of the approaching vehicle
lane of a local street at a "T" intersection with another local or collector street.
3. At the terminus end of a cul-de-sac street.
4. At the point of deflection in the alignment of a single curved street where the
interior angle is one hundred thirty five degrees or less. The lighting unit is to
be located on the interior of the curve unless a sidewalk exists on the outside
of the curve and then the lighting unit shall be located adjacent to the
sidewalk.
C. Residential Street Lighting:
1. Within residential subdivisions developed within the Sanitary Sewer Service
District defined by the Comprehensive Plan, one (1) Type III lighting unit shall
be installed:
a. On one (1) side of a public street at the mid -point of a block longer
than nine hundred (900) feet. If a sidewalk is located on one side of a
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street, the light unit shall be installed on the same side of the street.
b. At mid -block access points to off-street trail corridors.
D. Industrial Street Lighting.
Within industrial subdivisions, one (1) Type II fixture shall be installed every
six hundred sixty (660) feet along one side of local industrial streets.
E. Other. Street lights shall be installed as Standard Street Lighting as determined by
the City Engineer and/or Public Works Director to address unique vehicle traffic,
pedestrian or public safety issues.
6-8-5: ABOVE STANDARD STREET LIGHTING: The following street lighting shall
be above standard systems and shall be installed in addition to the lighting required by
Section 6-8-4 of this Section:
A. Commercial Street Lighting.
Within subdivisions developed within the Sanitary Sewer Service District
defined by the Comprehensive Plan, the following street lighting shall be
installed:
a. Alternating Type I and Type II lighting units shall be installed along
both sides of local commercial streets spaced one hundred fifty (150)
feet between fixtures. The alignment of lighting units on opposite
sides of the same street shall be off -set such that the Type 1 and Type
II lighting units are approximately across from each other along the
length of the street.
B. Other. Street lights shall be installed as Above Standard Street Lighting as
determined by the City Engineer and/or Public Works Director to address unique
vehicle traffic, pedestrian or public safety issues.
6-8-6: INSTALLATION:
A. New Subdivisions. Street lighting shall be installed by the developer at their cost in
all new subdivisions in accordance with this Section and the Subdivision Ordinance.
B. Existing Developed Areas: Street lighting shall be installed in developed areas of
the City in accordance with the following provisions:
1. The City shall establish a program for installation of street lighting along
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arterial and collector streets defined by the Transportation Plan in
accordance with this Section as part of the Capital Improvement Plan.
2. Within existing developed areas and along local streets, street lighting
shall be installed:
a. At the direction of the City Council.
b. Any property owner may request installation of a street light upon a
local street benefiting their property by submitting a petition to the
City Clerk subject to the following procedures:
1. The petition shall include the following information:
a. The name, address and phone number of a
Petitioner's Representative.
b. A map or other description indicating the street(s)
upon which the light(s) are to be located and number
of lights being requested.
C. Signatures of a minimum of sixty (60) percent of the
property owners within six hundred sixty (660) feet of
a proposed street light location approving of the
proposed installation.
d. Provide a written statement as to the demonstrated
need for the requested street light(s).
2. Upon submission of a complete petition, the City Clerk shall
schedule consideration of the petition for a City Council
meeting occurring not more than thirty (30) days from the
date which it is received.
3. The City Engineer and/or Public Works Director shall
prepare a report to the City Council regarding conformance
with the provisions of this Section and recommendations as
to the need for installation of street lighting requested by the
petition.
3. The cost for equipment and installation of street lighting within existing
developed areas shall be assigned at the direction of the city council.
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6-8-7: OPERATION AND MAINTENANCE COSTS: Charges for electricity and
maintenance of street lighting shall be made against all property benefited by the
streetlights in accordance with the following provisions:
A. Standard Street Lighting. The costs of operating and maintaining the standard
street lighting system shall be financed as part of the General Fund.
B. Above Standard Street Lighting. The costs for operating above standard street
lighting systems shall be funded through establishment of a special service
district pursuant to Minnesota Statutes 428A.02 encompassing all benefited
property:
1. In accordance with Minnesota Statues 428A.02, Subd. 1, the City of
Otsego hereby establishes a special service district to fund the on-going
operation and maintenance of the Above Standard Street Lighting System
described in Section 6-8-5 of this Chapter.
2. Special Service District Boundaries:
a. The special service district shall include commercial properties
classified as such under Minnesota Statues 273.13 and zoned
Business District or PUD District allowing commercial uses as
defined by Section 20-50-1.0 of the City Code.
b. Hearing.
1. The City Clerk shall set a public hearing public hearing for
the City Council to consider adoption of a map establishing
the defined Above Standard Street Lighting System Special
Service District for the next calendar year no later than
November 30 of each year or the prior special service district
boundaries approved by the City Council and published shall
remain in full force and effect.
2. Notice of a public hearing to consider adoption of
amendments to the Above Standard Street Lighting System
Service District boundaries shall be given by publication in at
least two issues of the official City newspaper with a
minimum of fourteen days (14) between said publications.
3. Notice of a public hearing to consider adoption of
amendments to the Above Standard Street Lighting System
Service District Boundaries shall be mailed to the property
owner of each parcel to be included in the special service
district not less than ten (10) days before the date of the
hearing.
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4. The public hearing shall be conducted not less than three (3)
days after the date of the second publication of the notice in
the official City newspaper.
5. A copy of the notice and a list of the property owners and
addresses to which the notice was sent shall be attested and
made a part of the records of the proceeding.
6. Failure of a property owner to receive said notice shall not
invalidate any such proceedings as set forth within this Section
provided a bona fide attempt has been made to comply with
the notice requirements of this Section and Minnesota
Statutes.
3. Above Standard Street Lighting service rates shall be charged in
accordance with charges incurred to the City and estimated costs for
future maintenance and replacement of lighting units associated with the
Above Standard Street Lighting System and established annually by
ordinance in Section 2-4-2.K of the City Code.
4. The charges for Above Standard Street Lighting shall assessed to all
properties within the Special Service District established by this Section in
accordance with Minnesota Statues 428A.05.
C. New Subdivisions. In new subdivisions in which standard and/or above standard
street lighting systems are installed, the developer shall make payment to the
City in the amount set forth by Section 2-4-2.K.6 of the City Code for each
lighting unit for the estimated cost of operation and maintenance of the street
lighting system within the subdivision for a period of two (2) years.
Section 4. This Ordinance shall become effective upon its passage and publication
according to law
MOTION BY: CM Dan Scharber
SECOND BY: CM Vern Heidner
ALL IN FAVOR: Stockamp, Heidner, Darkenwald, Scharber
THOSE OPPOSED: NONE
Absent: Thorsted
ADOPTED by the Otsego City Council this 24th day of November, 2008.
CITY OF OTSEGO
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SUMMARY OF ORDINANCE NO.: 2008-22
CITY OF OTSEGO
COUNTY OF WRIGHT, MINNESOTA
AN ORDINANCE ESTABLISHING POLICIES AND REGULATIONS FOR THE
INSTALLATION AND OPERATION OF STREET LIGHTS.
THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF OTSEGO DOES HEREBY ORDAIN:
Section 1. Section 2-4-2.K of the City Code is hereby amended to include the
following additional provisions fess for Above Standard Street Light Operations and
Maintenance Rates.
Section 2. Section 5-7-8 of the City Code is hereby repealed in its entirety and
amended to be reserved for future use.
Section 3. Chapter 6 of the Otsego City Code is hereby amended to include the
following Section:
SECTION 8
STREET LIGHTING
Section:
6-8-1
Purpose
6-8-2
Definitions
6-8-3
General Provisions
6-8-4
Standard Street Lighting
6-8-5
Above Standard Street Lighting
6-8-6
Installation
6-8-7
Operation and Maintenance Costs
Section 4. This Ordinance shall become effective upon its passage and publication
according to law
MOTION BY: Scharber
SECOND BY: Heidner
ALL IN FAVOR: Darkenwald, Heidner, Scharber, Stockamp
THOSE OPPOSED: None
ADOPTED by the Otsego City Council this 24th day of November, 2008.
CITY OF OTSEGO
BY: Jessica Stockamp, Mayor
ATTEST: Judy Hudson, Zoning Administrator/City Clerk
This Ordinance is published in summary form pursuant to Minnesota Statutes 412.191,
Subd. 4 and 331A.01, subd.10. Complete copies of the ordinance are available for
inspection by contacting the City Clerk, Otsego City Hall, 8899 Nashua Avenue,
Otsego, Minnesota 55330 during regular office hours.
Published: Star News 12-17-08
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