City Council Strategic Discussion Session
The discussion session centered on the condition of Central Business District (CBD) streetscape lights, which were installed starting in 1995, primarily manufactured by Sternberg. The presentation detailed an assessment of 190 poles, identifying corrosion issues, particularly with older steel poles whose bases hold water and salt. The assessment resulted in four action categories: remove immediately, repair or remove, observed frequently, and routine observations. The presentation included an estimated cost of $473,000 (including contingency) to restore the identified failing or at-risk poles to light condition, noting that the majority of cost is for replacement assemblies. The municipality intends to replace failing steel poles with more resilient aluminum materials and confirmed that remediation of immediate risks has begun. Future steps involve inspecting the next phase of poles (2001-2005 installations).