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Page 6 City Council Minutes November 24, 1986 e the City pays $100.00 a month for street lights ($1,200 a year). Mr. Birrenkott noted that in calculating the actual energy used, the cost of street lights for the City for 1985 was $23,000. He stated that the $1,200 paid to the Utilities is subtracted from the actual cost and the result is the amount the Utilities donates to the City for street lighting. Commissioner Duitsman placed on the amount lights. stated that three years ago, a $25,000 cap was the Utilities will continue to donate for street Discussion was carried on regarding the benifits of projected new growth and development in the City, and the impact it will have on the City and Utilities. Mr. Bill policy, maintain Birrenkott stated he found a document street lights in the that in his search for a street lighting stating that the City will only install and old historic townsite. Mayor Hinkle stated that the City Council will be considering redefining the urban/rural bounds. He noted that the Deerfield 3rd Addition needs to be bought into the urban district and that the issue of street lighting there will need to be addressed. e Mr. Klaers stated that the plats. Councilmember Gunkel requirement. City may expressed require street lights in future her support for such a Mr. Bill Birrenkott questioned who would costs for street lights in new developments. felt the users should pay the costs. pay the ongoing maintenance Mayor Hinkle stated that he Discussion was carried on regarding costs for installation of street lights and energy costs. Mr. Birrenkott stated that it costs approximately $225 to $250 for one light and pole. He further stated that an individual requesting a street light may either pay for the cost of a light and pole and be billed a monthly energy cost, or the Utilities could put in a street light and bill the individual monthly for the pole light and the energy used. It was the consensus of the City council and Utilities Commission that a meeting be set up including Bill Birrenkott, Lori Johnson, Terry Maurer. Peter Beck and Pat Klaers to review past street lighting procedures and to develop a street lighting policy, which will include street lighting for new plats. e Discussion was carried on regarding the ineffective street lighting in Barthel Shopping Center, new lighting for the downtown on the Main Street project, and street lighting for the Industrial Park..