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Planning commission approves decorative streetlights in River North; developer to cover upgrade cost
Summary
The commission approved an upgrade to decorative street lighting in the River North neighborhood; the developer Tycor will pay the incremental cost for decorative poles while the city will absorb ongoing electric maintenance costs from its budget.
The Waupaca City Planning Commission approved an upgrade to decorative street lighting in the River North neighborhood, with the developer covering the incremental cost for decorative poles.
Public Works Director Justin Behrens prepared the memorandum included in the packet describing the developer agreement: the developer will pay roughly $12,000 for decorative poles while the city will pay ongoing electrical maintenance from its annual budget. The decorative lights will be fed by underground lines per the proposal.
Why it matters: Decorative lighting is an aesthetic upgrade over standard wood utility poles and will be paid for by the developer under the signed developer agreement; the city retains responsibility for electric maintenance costs within its existing budget.
Commissioners moved and approved the lighting upgrade by voice vote. Staff noted prior efforts to reduce overall streetlight energy costs in other areas and described the River North installation as consistent with developer-funded streetscape improvements.
Next steps: Developer to complete installation and the city will include expected maintenance costs in its annual utilities budget.
