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URA weighs fixes for dark holiday poles and praises new banners, planters
Summary
Board members flagged about seven poles downtown that lack plug‑in outlets for holiday lights and asked staff to coordinate with Colorado Springs Utilities; members praised new banners and volunteer‑maintained planters that have improved the URA corridor.
Board discussed persistent gaps in power at several poles that prevent installation of plug‑in Christmas lights; Electra said staff will contact Colorado Springs Utilities and that the landscaper provided an incomplete pole list. Members estimated "about 7 or 8" poles require a plug installation.
Members also complimented recent banners and planters, noting volunteers water planters daily and the streetscape looks markedly improved. The board asked staff to follow up with utility contacts and to confirm any budget or scheduling implications for installing outlets and extending seasonal displays.
No formal motion was made; staff will report back with options and vendor estimates.
