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Council and staff discuss downtown lighting installation and consultant timeline
Summary
Council discussed a downtown lighting purchase ordered for Dec. 1, 2025, and how to coordinate installations with a streetscape consultant to avoid rework; Council Member Steve Rogers urged sharing plans to prevent moving newly installed poles or bases later.
City staff reported the contractor has been authorized to order downtown Main Street lights, with units on order and an earliest delivery date of Dec. 1, 2025. Administrator Scott Darrington and Public Works Director Neal Winterton said the lighting work was planned prior to the selection of a consultant who will focus on property‑level design, and they advised coordination so existing decisions about light locations and fixtures inform the consultant process.
Council Member Steve Rogers emphasized he did not want to install poles or lights that the consultant later required to be moved; Rogers asked staff to ensure the consultant has full information and engagement. Administrator Darrington said the consultant process will take six months to a year and committed to clear communication between the consultant and city staff to limit rework. The Council discussed whether pole bases will need replacement with the new fixtures; Public Works staff said that detail was not yet confirmed.
