Providence City Council on Oct. 15 approved a Rocky Mountain Power estimate to relocate two utility pole structures at the future Grandview Park site.

Staff presented two relocation options and showed preliminary park layouts. The preferred motion (option A) would move a pole off a knoll down toward the sidewalk and move another pole to a property-line location; staff said relocating the poles would allow more usable, level park area and make grading simpler for the park project.

The council approved moving both pole structures and directed staff to attempt to retain the removed poles for reuse. Staff said Rocky Mountain Power has previously donated a pole for Zollinger Park and indicated they might donate usable poles when new poles are placed; the city has conduit in place for future lighting if the poles are reusable.

City staff said the work would be funded from park impact fees; the city reported nearly $900,000 in park impact fees available. Council members noted the estimate from Rocky Mountain Power is an estimate and includes standard caveats that final charges may vary.

Ending: Council approved option A, with the condition staff negotiate the ability to retain removed poles for reuse at other city facilities.