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City to draft policy for water-tower lighting after public reaction to new program

5558910 · August 11, 2025
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Summary

After ad-hoc programming left the new Idaho Falls water tower illuminated in colors, staff said the contractor provided seasonal lighting programs and staff will bring a policy for council consideration on allowable messaging, schedules and costs before regular or commercial use.

City staff told the council the recent lighting of the new water tower resulted from a contractor test that was left active and that the contractor supplied seasonal programming and additional effects (fading, “chase” patterns and color programs) for holidays. Staff said the technology allows scheduling and multiple programs but recommended the city adopt a…

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