Resident asks Milford council to seek street lighting on 200 North; staff to contact Rocky Mountain Power

Monica Barnes, a resident of 626 West 200 North, told the Milford City Council on March 18 that the stretch of 200 North near 600–700 West is “really dark” after recent building activity and asked how to get a street light installed. Barnes said a few lights in the subdivision are on private property and that Pacificorp maintains them even though they function as neighborhood lighting.

Mayor Davis and city staff discussed options and next steps. Mikaela, a city staff member, explained that new subdivisions are required to provide street infrastructure including “adequate lighting” under city ordinances adopted after the late 1970s development that left the area with limited street lighting. She said Rocky Mountain Power maintains many of the town’s wood light poles and that the city hires a contractor to maintain Main Street lights.

The council directed staff to contact Rocky Mountain Power and investigate utility easements, ownership of the existing poles and boxes, and potential costs. Mayor Davis said, “We can follow up on that,” and offered to have a staff member meet with Rocky Mountain Power to map desired locations and discuss options.

The discussion also raised related public-safety concerns: Barnes said there is significant night traffic and small children in the area, and council members noted other dark spots around town that may need review. No formal vote was held; staff were asked to report back with options and any required right-of-way or easement work the city would need to pursue.

City staff recommended beginning outreach to Rocky Mountain Power and reviewing subdivision files for existing easements; the council agreed to have the mayor’s office and public works pursue that follow-up and return with findings.