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TO: Otsego Parks and Recreation Commission
FROM: Ross Demant, Parks and Recreation Director
DATE: April 11, 2017
RE: Dog Park Lighting
Background:
Lighting in the dog park was originally brought forward by a resident and dog park
patron in September, 2016. At that time, the resident requested additional lighting at
the park due the increase in use of the dog park and safety concerns with areas of the
dog park that have insufficient lighting.
After a recommendation from the Parks and Recreation Commission, this item was
brought forward during the Capital Improvement Plan (CIP) process. Out of these
discussions, installation of lighting at the dog park was recommended to be included in
the CIP and completed in 2017 with a budget amount of $12,000.
Staff has researched different lighting options for the dog park and has come up with
three. The three options are as follows:
The first option would be to install a light pole in the middle of the dog park and
tie into the electric from the existing lights in the park. This option would
provide the needed lighting for the park; however this option would be the most
expensive with an estimated cost of about $8,000. The placement of this light
is represented by the green "X".
The second option would be to install solar powered lighting on the east end of
the park. This option would also provide the needed lighting in the park. With
this option there may be an issue with the solar panels receiving enough sun
especially in the winter months when the lights would be potentially utilized the
most. The cost for this option is estimated at $6,000 and would depend on the
quality and lumens of the light fixtures. The placement of these lights is
represented by the blue "X's".
The third option would include installing additional lighting on the existing pole
that is currently in the parking lot. This option would provide the least amount
of park disturbance while possibly providing sufficient lighting for the users of
the park. Staff is currently working on getting a cost estimate for this option.
The placement of this light is represented by the red "X".
Requested Action:
Staff is requesting that the Parks and Recreation Commission review the material
included in this memo and provide a recommendation regarding which option staff
should pursue to provide lighting in the dog park.
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