During a recent city council meeting, residents raised concerns regarding the maintenance and operation of street lighting in the Hillcrest area. One resident expressed frustration over the lack of visible work on lighting issues, questioning whether the city was effectively utilizing funds allocated for this purpose. The resident emphasized that they had not seen any maintenance efforts and felt that they were paying for services that were not being rendered.

City officials clarified that the meeting was part of a multi-step process concerning a potential streetlight special assessment. The council will hold a hearing to gather public input, with a decision on the assessment expected in July. If approved, implementation would follow in August. The city attorney explained that the council would not be voting on any measures during the current meeting but was instead focused on listening to community concerns.

Residents were informed that the streetlight assessments would cover all city lights, not just those in individual neighborhoods, and that contributions would be shared among all residents. The council encouraged public participation, assuring attendees that city officials were available to address any questions or concerns raised during the meeting.