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Council debates bright under-bridge lights; public works cites shared circuitry
Summary
Residents complained about bright lights under I-110 near the skate park; public-works staff said shields and timers were installed but the lights share circuitry, so separating them would require re-running wiring or leaving skate-park lights on.
Council member Marshall raised resident complaints that lights under I-110 near Hopkins and Division Street are too bright for nearby homes. Public-works staff explained they installed shields and timers and monitored complaints but said they cannot separate the skate-park lights from decorative lighting because the circuitry is shared.
A public-works official said altering the circuit would require re-running electrical service from Division to the railroad, otherwise the skate-park lights would remain on all night. Marshall asked staff to try shields and monitor results; staff also suggested the option of leaving the timer in place and observing whether the shielded lights reduce neighbor impacts.
